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The agronomic, economic and social effects of the availability of new weed control treatments to small corn farmers in the North Atlantic Zone of Costa Rica

Creator:: McCarty, Thomas Vere
Abstract:: The North Atlantic zone of Costa Rica is an alluvial plain, whose fairly good soils and warm, extremely wet climate generate serious weed problems in cultivated crops and pastureland. Basic foods - corn, beans, rice and yuca - are important small farm crops. New land is still being opened for...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THE NORTH ATLANTIC ZONE OF COSTA RICA - Abstract approved: Dr. Frank S. Con in The North Atlantic

Industrial tomatoes in Panama : a comparative analysis of its competitive potential in the United States market for Panamanian producers

Creator:: Qvistgaard P., Carlos G.
Abstract:: A farm level comparative study was conducted to determine the extend to which the production component of the tomato industry of Panama is competitive with its American producer counterparts in California. In addition, processing costs, and marketing conditions/costs are factors that determine a competitive potential. The objective of this study...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Market for Abstract approved Frank S. Conklin A farm level comparative study was conducted to

Effect of weather variation on economic results from grasshopper control tactics in Chad : a partial validation of GHLSIM

Creator:: Sheikh, Allah Ditta
Abstract:: Agricultural production in the Sahelian region of Africa is among the lowest in the world. Cyclical infestations of locusts and grasshoppers have contributed to this low productivity. The infestations appear to be triggered by heavy rainfall at the beginning of a crop season after extended drought. Because locusts and grasshoppers...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Validation of GHLSIM Abstract approved Frank S. Conklin Agricultural production in the Sahelian region of

An examination of market structure and market power for annual and perennial ryegrass seed

Creator:: Ghasedi, Bizhan
Abstract:: This thesis examines how two grass seed industries respond to changes in the production environment. Two sets of factors are necessary to understand what adjustments would be made. First, it is necessary to know the nature of the markets and whether market power is being exerted. Second we need to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: criticisms. Thank you Dr. Love, Dr. Frank Conklin, a member of my graduate committee, f or all the valuable

Estimation of net economic benefits of the Oregon big game resource to hunters

Creator:: Shalloof, Faisal M.
Abstract:: Much outdoor recreation occurs on publicly owned land and water resources, or involves use of these public resources. Consequently, an economic problem arises concerning the value of recreational resources which do not have a conventional market price. Without a price to guide the allocation of resources, it is difficult to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to the members who served on my Graduate Committee, Dr. Joe Stevens, Dr. Frank Conklin, Dr. Murray

An economic and socio-cultural analysis of new farm technology : the case of stabling in Senegal

Creator:: Fisher, Monica Grace
Abstract:: A study is conducted to provide information useful to the future development of agro-pastoralists in the Kolda Region through an economic and socio-cultural analysis of the practice of stabling. Two main issues are addressed: the generation and distribution of profits and the factors related to adoption of stabling. A partial...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Dr. Bruce Weber, Dr. Frank Conidin, Dr. Thomas Cusack and Dr. Rebecca Warner. Thank you all for your

A market share analysis of U.S. demand for selected domestic and Mexican frozen vegetables

Creator:: Bechtel, Bruce A.
Abstract:: This study examines the link between policy-induced changes in the relative prices of Mexican and U.S. frozen vegetables and their shares of the U.S. market. Several scenarios were examined in order to assess the impacts on quantities demanded of both U.S. and Mexican produced frozen vegetables caused by changes in...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: by Bruce A. Bechtel for Bruce A. Bechtel J. and Resource Economics Redacted for Privacy Redacted

Grass seed acreage response to policies concerning field burning : Willamette Valley, Oregon

Creator:: Giardina, Larry J.
Abstract:: This research analyzed the relationships of agricultural field burning policies, and other economic factors, with the quantity of land devoted to grass seed production in counties of the Willamette Valley, Oregon. The thesis describes the background of the grass seed industry, field burning and government policies concerning field burning in...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Government Policies Regarding Field Burning 14 III. APPLICABLE ECONOMIC THEORY AND STATISTICAL TECHNIQUE

Modifications of static input-output models to reflect sectoral change

Creator:: Boyle, Kevin J.
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: -OUTPUT MODELS TO REFLECT SECTORAL CHANGE by Kevin J. Boyle A THESIS submitted to Oregon State

Oregon coast cold storage : simulation modeling and optimal temperature management for efficient planning

Creator:: Burden, Merrick J.
Abstract:: For years, the Oregon fishing industry has argued that the lack of coastal cold storage designed to handle seafood has severely limited the opportunity to develop value-added products and retain seafood industry employment. Once landed, the majority of Oregon seafood spends little time on the coast, and a large portion...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Merrick J. Burden for the degree of Master of Science in

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The agronomic, economic and social effects of the availability of new weed control treatments to small corn farmers in the North Atlantic Zone of Costa Rica

Industrial tomatoes in Panama : a comparative analysis of its competitive potential in the United States market for Panamanian producers

Effect of weather variation on economic results from grasshopper control tactics in Chad : a partial validation of GHLSIM

An examination of market structure and market power for annual and perennial ryegrass seed

Estimation of net economic benefits of the Oregon big game resource to hunters

An economic and socio-cultural analysis of new farm technology : the case of stabling in Senegal

A market share analysis of U.S. demand for selected domestic and Mexican frozen vegetables

Grass seed acreage response to policies concerning field burning : Willamette Valley, Oregon

Modifications of static input-output models to reflect sectoral change

Oregon coast cold storage : simulation modeling and optimal temperature management for efficient planning

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