A computer model is developed to estimate the initial investment and annual operating costs of feedlot runoff control systems. Costs are estimated for complete control systems consisting of a retention pond, settling basin, clean water diversion-runoff collection structures, disposal site, and an irrigation system. The model requires design inputs and...
This study expresses the hypothesis that historical patterns of national beef cow herd accumulation and liquidations (the cattle cycle) have been related to investment incentive differences across cow ages through time, resulting each year in changes in herd age structure,
performance and potentials for adjustment in subsequent years. A review...
This study was undertaken to gather empirical data on the
transportation practices of manufacturers, processors, and carriers
in the Willamette Basin. Emphasis was placed on determining
the adequacies of current transport facilities and the direction of
future needs.
Specific objectives were: (1) To identify the transportation
practices of manufacturers and...
