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Cellulosic ethanol feasibility framework
(2013-01-08)
The objective was to create a feasibility framework for assessing the feasibility of a cellulosic ethanol refinery. In addition, the research aimed to create a base case scenario based on data from literature and conduct ...
The effect of calving season on economic risk and return in cow-calf operations in western Canada
(2012-08-24)
Cow-calf producers in western Canada are faced with many decisions throughout the
production cycle. The choice of calving time impacts production rate, marketability
of calves, income and expenses and net revenue. The ...
Formation and adaptation of reference prices by Manitoban grain farmers: an experimental study
(2013-01-08)
This thesis examines formation and adaptation of reference prices by Manitoban farmers. Research shows that preferences are reference-dependent and that marketing decisions are affected by reference prices. Results ...
Use of NBPT-DCD formulated urea to reduce N2O emissions and N losses from fall banded fertilizer
(2011-09-20)
A two-year field study and two incubation studies were conducted to evaluate incorporating urea with a urease and nitrification inhibitor to reduce N2O and N losses from fall banded fertilizer. In each year of the field ...
Carbon dynamics of perennial grassland conversion for annual cropping
(2012-08-20)
Sequestering atmospheric carbon in soil is an attractive option for mitigation of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations through agriculture. Perennial crops are more likely to gain carbon while annual crops are ...
Chinese consumers’ preference for selected food safety attributes of milk powders
(2015)
A series of milk safety scandals have occurred in China since the early 2000s that not only led to thousands of consumers falling ill, but also caused the deaths of infants. The milk scandals scared many consumers in ...
Optimal machinery use intensity for a large farm in west central Manitoba
(2011-08-26)
Farmers in Western Canada are continually assessing where to invest their next dollar. In considering a farm expansion and the machinery assets they need to match their current farm size or a possible expansion.
This ...
An economic analysis of removing the Canadian Wheat Board's single desk authority and rail deregulation in Western Canada
(2012-01-07)
Wheat is the most common cereal crop grown by farmers in Western Canada and is mainly used for export. The marketing structure for wheat in Western Canada is unique. The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), a statutory marketing ...
The impacts of a co-operative versus a private monopsony marketing structure in Western Australia on the wheat grower
(2011-08-26)
The Western Australian Co-operative Bulk Handling (CBH) has been described as a regional monopsony due to its control of the supply chain. Currently, CBH is a grower owned co-operative, however recently it has been considering ...
An integrated supply and demand analysis of Canadian rapeseed and vegetable-oil products
(2014-04-16)
In recent years, events abroad and in Canada's agricultural economy have resulted in the rapid expansion of all segments of the Canadian rapeseed industry; in particular in production, exports, processing and utilization. ...