AED Economics Reports Series

2008 Ohio Farm Income
 

Uploaded: 2009-11-06

Authors: NASS-Ohio, Ernst

Abstract:  Annual report of farm income in Ohio. Produced by NASS-Ohio in cooperation with OSU AED Economics.....[more]


Why I Chose ACRE
 

Uploaded: 2009-10-08

Authors: Carl Zulauf

Abstract:  This 2-page paper explains the factors that I considered as I examined whether or not to elect the new Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program or to remain with the traditional farm programs. Th....[more]


US Organic Food and Beverage Innovation: Trends in 2008
 

Uploaded: 2009-06-22

Authors: Noah Muwanika, Neal H. Hooker

Abstract:  U.S. organic food and beverage innovations are tracked using data from Mintel’s Global New Product Database (www.gnpd.com). This database includes product information and label pictures. 1,035 of the ....[more]


Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2008-09
 

Uploaded: 2009-04-23

Authors: Barry Ward

Abstract:  Ohio cropland values show signs of falling slightly while cash rents show signs of leveling off or seeing modest increases depending on the region and land productivity. Ohio cropland values are expec....[more]


The Importance of the Food and Agriculture Cluster to the Economy of Licking County Ohio
 

Uploaded: 2009-04-20

Authors: Thomas L. Sporleder

Abstract:  This research provides an overview of the importance of food and agriculture to the economy of Licking County. The analysis indicates that for 2006 the food and agricultural cluster of Licking County....[more]


Low and High Yield Estimates for 2009 U.S. Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat
 

Uploaded: 2009-02-24

Authors: Carl Zulauf

Abstract:  This 2-page paper discusses two simple procedures for estimating potential low and high new crop yields for a forthcoming new crop. The procedures are used to obtain estimates of low and high U.S. yi....[more]


Estimating the Economic and Fiscal Impacts to Appalachian Ohio Communities
 

Uploaded: 2009-01-22

Authors: Greg Davis, Rebecca (Smith) Gray, Jia Ji Lau, Stan Ernst

Abstract:  Recent research has found that berries are a viable cash crop alternative to tobacco. To help inform local officials and the agricultural community of the viability of high tunnel production methods, ....[more]


A Balancing Act: Disproportionate Sampling of New Organic Processed Foods
 

Uploaded: 2009-01-22

Authors: Christopher J. Shanahan, Neal H. Hooker

Abstract:  When exploring decision making in applied economics, particular events are often unequally represented in the data. Concerns over bias can confuse policy or strategy interpretation if samples are unba....[more]


2007 Ohio Farm Income
 

Uploaded: 2009-01-22

Authors: Ohio NASS, AED Economics, Ernst

Abstract:  Contains 2007 Ohio Farm Income and Cash Receipts by county and commodity. Produced by Ohio office of National Agricultural Statistics Service and OSU AED Economics.....[more]


Understanding ACRE: Its Revenue Guarantee
 

Uploaded: 2008-06-27

Authors: Carl Zulauf

Abstract:  An important component of ACRE (Average Crop Revenue Program) is its state revenue target. This one-page article discusses the formula used to calculate the state revenue target as well as some of im....[more]


Understanding ACRE: Breakeven Price With Traditional Programs, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat
 

Uploaded: 2008-06-23

Authors: Carl Zulauf

Abstract:  This paper contains a discussion of the choice between the ACRE (Average Crop Revenue Program) suite of farm programs and the traditional suite of farm programs. Among the items discussed are the res....[more]


Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2007-08
 

Uploaded: 2008-04-30

Authors: Barry Ward

Abstract:  Ohio cropland values and cash rents continue to increase and projections are for cropland values and cash rents to be higher in 2008. Ohio cropland values are expected to increase from 5.1% to 6.5 % i....[more]


OHFOOD: An Ohio Food Industries Input-Output Model, Version 6.0
 

Uploaded: 2003-06-11

Authors: Thomas L. Sporleder

Abstract:  OHFOOD, an acronym for Ohio food, is a sophisticated input-output model. The model is designed specifically to capture the inter-dependencies and linkages among various sectors and industries composin....[more]



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