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Manitoba seed production, an econometric analysis of value added
(2001-08-01)
A study was completed in July, 2000 for the Manitoba Seed Growers Association (MSGA), assessing the value added economic impact of the pedigreed seed industry on Manitoba's economy. The study, entitled 'Manitoba Seed ...
An examination of the risk-return relationship for pork processing companies in Canada and the United States
(2001-10-01)
In recent years, Canadian and US pork industries have undergone significant restructuring and substantial consolidation. The objectives of this study are to determine whether the risk-return relationship for Schneider, ...
His knowledge and my knowledge, Cree and Ojibwe traditional environmental knowledge and sturgeon co-management in Manitoba
(2000-07-01)
Cree and Ojibwe Traditional Environmental Knowledge and Sturgeon Co-Management in Manitoba takes an interdisciplinary approach to synthesis of Indigenous sturgeon knowledge, history, and social and scientific knowledge. ...
Marketing opportunities for Manitoba feeder cattle producers
(1999-05-01)
The purpose of this research is to review and compare feeder cattle price recording efforts of auction marts and governmental agencies. The paper also provides three methods to evaluate the relationship of feeder cattle ...
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 ...
Part time farming in Manitoba
(2002)
Part time farmers have long been a factor in the development of agriculture in Manitoba, yet working on the farm and off the farm has been officially discouraged by federal tax statutes, while at the same time the province ...
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 ...