The objective of this thesis was to determine the effect of income volatility risk on quota values in the Canadian dairy industry. A quota valuation model was developed to explain the relationship between quota value and ...

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 ...

The objective of this paper is to examine factors affecting the risk management behavior of Western Canadian grain producers. The first part analyzes factors affecting perceptions of crop insurance. Data for the study ...