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An evaluation of strategies for hedging feeder cattle in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Gatti, Andrew Leo
Abstract:: Over the past decade, feeder cattle backgrounders in the Pacific Northwest have been subject to sharp price fluctuations for their output. The result has been variable profits and losses. This situation creates a need for management and marketing techniques which can provide Pacific Northwest cattle ranchers with protection against price...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Title: An Evaluation of Strategies for Hedging Feeder Cattle in the Pacific Northwest Abstract

An evaluation of alternative wheat marketing strategies for Pacific Northwest soft white wheat producers

Creator:: Dickens, Mike L.
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : An Evaluation of Alternative Wheat Marketing Strategies for Pacific Northwest Soft White Wheat

Motor vehicle operations of Pacific Northwest agricultural cooperatives

Creator:: Utterback, Robert L.
Abstract:: The major objective of this research was to develop a general descriptive and statistical base of information concerning agricultural cooperatives private motor vehicle operations in the Pacific Northwest states of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The specific objectives of the study were: (1) to determine the number, sizes, types, and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Title: MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATIONS OF PACIFIC NORTHWEST AGRICULTURAL COOPERATiyES f Abstract

Japan's import demand for Pacific Northwest frozen corn and potatoes

Creator:: Jacobsen, Twila M.
Abstract:: A net shift analysis was used to analyze growth in employment and value added from 1954 to 1982 in SIC 2037, Frozen Fruits, Fruit Juices, and Vegetables. This analysis indicated that the Pacific Northwest dominated the growth experienced in this sector over this time period. Oregon's share of total U.S....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Japan's Import Demand for Pacific Northwest Frozen Corn and Potatoes Abstract approved

Opportunity costs : irrigation vs. hydropower

Creator:: Ross, Mark
Abstract:: In recent years we have seen increasing debate over the allocation of PNW water resources. In particular there are conflicts over using the river system for irrigation vs. electricity production. Denying the hydroelectric system water implies higher costs to electricity consumers as producers substitute more expensive nonhydro resources. This research...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: development of the Pacific Northwest. As population and economic growth continue, however, limits to these

Northwest forest plan effects on county net migration and employment growth : causality of policy variables, timing of response, relevant time periods, rural vs. metro policy effects and effects on industry employment

Creator:: Eichman, Henry N.
Abstract:: County-level net migration and employment growth rates associated with the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) are examined. The NWFP area encompasses federal land in 53 Oregon, Washington and California counties; 20 counties adjacent to NWFP counties are also included in the sample. The NWFP was enacted in December of 1993, however,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Industry Employment Introduction NWFP Background The timber industry in the Pacific Northwest

The impact of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980 on Pacific Northwest wheat transportation : a spatial equilibrium analysis

Creator:: Cabeza, Felix
Abstract:: This study analyzes the impact of the 1980 Staggers Rail Act (SRA) on Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana) wheat transportation. A minimum cost uncapacitated transshipment network flow model is employed to simulate the origination and destination pattern of grain flows before (1977) and after (1985) the SRA. The...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : The Impact of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980 on Pacific Northwest Wheat Transportation: A Spatial

An econometric model of Pacific Northwest feeder cattle basis

Creator:: Vanderpool, Cynthia Ann
Abstract:: Fluctuating feeder cattle prices have a direct affect on the revenue variability of feeder cattle producers. Hedging in the commodity futures market is a marketing strategy which can, if properly used, reduce the financial risk of feeder cattle producers. If the closing basis value is known when a hedge is...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Title: An Econometric Model of Pacific Northwest Feeder Cattle Basis Abstract approved: Carl

An analysis of Pacific Northwest live hog futures basis

Creator:: Mendez, Juan, 1959-
Abstract:: Unstable prices have been a chronic problem in the U.S. hog industry during the past 15 years, and several studies illustrate the need for price risk avoidance tools for hog producers. One such price risk management tool is the use of live hog futures markets. This study explores if Pacific...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . 1986 TITLE: An Analysis of Pacific Northwest Live Hog Futures Basis Abstract approved: Carl O'Connor

A short run price forecasting model for slaughter steers and slaughter cows in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Reed, Stephen Paul
Abstract:: The cattle industry in the Pacific Northwest is characterized by a large number of producers. Individual contributions to the market have little effect in moderating potential fluctuations in the prices received for the various classes of cattle. Price volatility is of constant concern to producers in planning future production, with...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Short Run Price Forecasting Model for Slaughter Steers and Slaughter Cows in the Pacific Northwest

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An evaluation of strategies for hedging feeder cattle in the Pacific Northwest

An evaluation of alternative wheat marketing strategies for Pacific Northwest soft white wheat producers

Motor vehicle operations of Pacific Northwest agricultural cooperatives

Japan's import demand for Pacific Northwest frozen corn and potatoes

Opportunity costs : irrigation vs. hydropower

Northwest forest plan effects on county net migration and employment growth : causality of policy variables, timing of response, relevant time periods, rural vs. metro policy effects and effects on industry employment

The impact of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980 on Pacific Northwest wheat transportation : a spatial equilibrium analysis

An econometric model of Pacific Northwest feeder cattle basis

An analysis of Pacific Northwest live hog futures basis

A short run price forecasting model for slaughter steers and slaughter cows in the Pacific Northwest

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