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Considerations in the financing of Oregon dairy enterprises : investigations of three selected problem areas

Creator:: Miller, David Paul, 1949-
Abstract:: As the capital requirements for the modern dairy enterprise increase, the Oregon milk producer and his lender need more information concerning the profitability, solvency and liquidity of the enterprise on which to base their financial decisions. This research examines three areas where more information could be used to evaluate financial...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: A. Gene Nelson As the capital requirements for the modern dairy enterprise increase

Economic feasibility of fall-calving on Oregon high desert cow-calf operations

Creator:: Nordblom, Thomas L.
Abstract:: The traditional practice on beef cow-calf ranches in the high desert region of Eastern Oregon has been to breed the cows to calve in the Spring months. Interest has been growing recently in the practice of Fall-calving; that is, breeding cows to calve in the months of October and November....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: -CALF OPERATIONS Abstract approved: A. Gene Nelson The traditional practice on beef cow-calf

The peppermint industry : situation and outlook with emphasis on Oregon

Creator:: Matzat, James H.
Abstract:: The peppermint industry is the largest commercial herb industry in the United States. Oregon is the largest peppermint producing state with nearly 60 percent of the total United States peppermint oil production. There is a need for economic information about current and future prospects for the national peppermint industry as...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Peppermint Industry: Situation and Outlook with Emphasis On Oregon Abstract approved: A. Gene Nelson The

Management and marketing strategies for high desert beef ranches in Eastern Oregon

Creator:: Panasuk, Eugene Duane
Abstract:: Ranchers in the high desert area of Eastern Oregon traditionally market their calves when they are weaned in late fall. This is the time when the market prices for calves are at a seasonal low. In this study the economic feasibility of various alternative management and marketing strategies for the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: RANCHES IN EASTERN OREGON Abstract approved: Dr. A. Gene Nelson Ranchers in the high

An analysis of risk management strategies for southern Alberta feedlots

Creator:: Freeze, Brian S.
Abstract:: Feedlot finishing of beef cattle in Southern Alberta involves income risk due to the variability of prices of feeders, feed and finished cattle. Several strategies are available to reduce this risk, including hedging of cattle on feed, participation in a Federal- Provincial government and producer established income stabilization program for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ,-,^, _. . A. Gene Nelson Feedlot finishing of beef cattle in Southern Alberta involves income risk due to

The economic feasibility of soybean production in Oregon

Creator:: Holst, David
Abstract:: Commercial production of soybeans in Oregon has been limited. In 1977, less than 1,500 acres were grown, primarily in the Columbia Basin area. However, interest in soybeans as a possible "new crop" for Oregon has arisen because of the (1) recent strong soybean price, (2) the high cost of transporting...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: FEASIBILITY OF SOYBEAN PRODUCTION IN OREGON Abstract approved: A. Gene Nelson Commercial production of

Risk/return analysis of irrigation system design and operating rules

Creator:: Nielsen, Kim C.
Abstract:: A model was developed to simulate winter wheat production on irrigated farmland similar to that found near Hermiston, Oregon. The simulated farm is irrigated with a side roll sprinkler system. A well is located adjacent to the wheat field and the water is delivered by an electrically powered pump. The...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Consideration of risk in crop selection for Willamette Valley farms

Creator:: Loue, Gbeuli D.
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: acknowledges the invaluable assistance provided by Dr. A. Gene Nelson, who served as his major professor, and

Evaluating the financial risk involved in farmland investment decisions

Creator:: Knox, Kenneth W.
Abstract:: Investing in farmland is one of the most important decisions that farmers face in their lifetimes. Usually, large amounts of debt are required to purchase a substantial tract of land, thereby reducing the farmer's liquidity position and future borrowing capacity. Fixed debt commitments must be met by highly variable future...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Risk and the selection of alternative weed management technologies in Philippine upland rice production

Creator:: O'Brien, Dennis Terrence
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . First and foremost, was A. Gene Nelson, my major professor. His assistance throughout all stages

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Considerations in the financing of Oregon dairy enterprises : investigations of three selected problem areas

Economic feasibility of fall-calving on Oregon high desert cow-calf operations

The peppermint industry : situation and outlook with emphasis on Oregon

Management and marketing strategies for high desert beef ranches in Eastern Oregon

An analysis of risk management strategies for southern Alberta feedlots

The economic feasibility of soybean production in Oregon

Risk/return analysis of irrigation system design and operating rules

Consideration of risk in crop selection for Willamette Valley farms

Evaluating the financial risk involved in farmland investment decisions

Risk and the selection of alternative weed management technologies in Philippine upland rice production

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