The main objective of the study was an attempt to obtain a
general explanation for the geographical pattern of agricultural income.
This was undertaken in the belief that certain possible determinants
of agricultural income, specifically those related to natural
resource characteristics, have not been satisfactorily considered in
investigations up to...
Agriculture in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, has undergone continual change since the annual migrations of American pioneer farmers began to arrive in the early 1840's. The comparisons of data from each of the agricultural censuses of Oregon counties taken since 1850 confirms that change has been continual. The data revealed...
Technological advances in agricultural production over the past 40
years have contributed to the high standard of living enjoyed by many in
the United States. Extensive use of chemicals to enhance yield and
improve crop quality has played a major role in creating this highly
productive U.S. agricultural system. Increased...
The purpose of this study was to investigate factors which
may limit linear programming as a predictive tool. It has specifically centered attention on components of linear programming
models and characteristics of farm operators which create differences
between actual and linear programmed farm organizations.
Twenty farms in Wasco County, Oregon,...
This study is a policy analysis of the incentives, including fee hunting, as a means to promote wildlife habitat development on private agricultural land. The management of habitat for migratory waterfowl in Western Oregon was investigated as a case study. Three separate analysis techniques were employed, presented as independent manuscripts....