| [Image: A Conjoint Analysis of Site Selection for the U.S. Broiler Industry: Implications for Louisiana (August 2004)]A Conjoint Analysis of Site Selection for the U.S. Broiler Industry: Implications for Louisiana (August 2004) The purpose of this study is to analyze broiler industry executives’ decisions on where to locate a broiler complex in the United States. The specific objectives are to identify factors affecting site locations of broiler complexes in the United States and to measure the effects and relative importance of these factors on the broiler complex location decision. |
| [Image: Document cover]Rural Low-income Families Speak: Living in Rural Louisiana (June 2004) After the passage of federal welfare reform legislation in 1996, faculty from land-grant universities organized to conduct a study of the legislation’s impact on rural families. The project began in 1998 and runs through 2008. The intent was to provide policymakers and program directors with up-to-date information about the ability of rural, low-income families to be economically self sufficient. The objectives of this project are included in this publication. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: cotton to corn]Evaluating the Shift from Cotton to Corn: Impacts on the Louisiana Economy This research measures the net economic impact to the Louisiana economy from a major switch in acreage from cotton to corn in 2007. |
| [Image: school accountability]School Accountability in Louisiana A detailed picture of school accountability across Louisiana's regions and school districts. |
| [Image: applying hybrid methodology]Applying a Hybrid Methodology for Measuring the Economic Contribution of the Food and Fiber System to the Louisiana Economy This publication provides a new approach to identifying the economic contribution of agriculture to Louisiana. Both state and parish level contributions from food and fiber are included. |
| [Image: Credit Card Usage of College Students: Evidence from Louisiana State University (September 2003)]Credit Card Usage of College Students: Evidence from Louisiana State University (September 2003) In recent years, there has been a dramatic growth in credit card usage among college students. How are Louisiana State University undergraduates using credit cards? Are LSU students managing credit card debt wisely? What can Louisiana State University do to offer the appropriate kinds of help to enable students to be financially literate? These are the issues addressed is this publication. |
| [Image: Louisiana's Green Industry: Evaluation of its Economic Contribution (September 2003)]Louisiana's Green Industry: Evaluation of its Economic Contribution (September 2003) The green industry is the production, sale and maintenance of ornamental plants and related products. The purpose of this study was to estimate the impact of the green industry on Louisiana’s economy. |
| [Image: Industry Structure and Market Potential for Value-added Wood Products in Northwest Louisiana (July 2000)]Industry Structure and Market Potential for Value-added Wood Products in Northwest Louisiana (July 2000) This bulletin explains how value-added secondary wood processing offers opportunities for increased profitability through higher margins and increased profits. It also includes information on how secondary manufacturers can generally increase prices to make up for lost profits when raw material costs rise. |
| [Image: Evaluating the Social and Economic Factors Related to Successful Labor Force Development for the Value-added Forest Products Industry in Northwestern Louisiana (2000)]Evaluating the Social and Economic Factors Related to Successful Labor Force Development for the Value-added Forest Products Industry in Northwestern Louisiana (July 2000) This bulletin explains the goal to develop the secondary forest products industry while adding value to existing resources, creating employment opportunities with transferable skills and maintaining the stewardship of renewable resources in rural communities. |
| [Image: Maximizing Economic Returns from Sugarcane Production through Optimization of Harvest Schedule (1999)]Maximizing Economic Returns from Sugarcane Production through Optimization of Harvest Schedule (1999) This bulletin presents a methodology for the incorporation of within-season sucrose accumulation in sugarcane into an optimal single-season, daily harvest scheduling model at the individual farm level. |
| [Image: A Comparison of the Size and Location of Agribusiness Industries for Louisiana and Its Parishes: 1982-1992]A Comparison of the Size and Location of Agribusiness Industries for Louisiana and Its Parishes: 1982-1992 The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of changes in the size and location of agribusiness firms for parish economies in Louisiana from 1982 to 1992. |
| [Image: Evaluating the Impact of Agricultural Exports on the Louisiana Economy (1996)]Evaluating the Impact of Agricultural Exports on the Louisiana Economy (1996) A revised hybrid IMPLAN model of the Louisiana economy, based on its structure in 1985, was used to estimate the impact of agricultural exports on the state economy. This publication includes the results of the model, which should be useful to state policy makers and others concerned about the ability of foreign markets to generate economic activity in Louisiana. |
| [Image: The Impact of Changes in Price and Production Costs on U.S. and Regional Rice Acreage (1995)]The Impact of Changes in Price and Production Costs on U.S. and Regional Rice Acreage (1995) This publication covers a study that analyzed the impact of changes in prices and production costs on U.S. rice planted acreage over the 1970-92 period. |
| [Image: Measuring the Effect of Louisiana Agriculture on the State Economy Through Mutiplier and Impact Analysis (1995)]Measuring the Effect of Louisiana Agriculture on the State Economy Through Mutiplier and Impact Analysis (1995) Multipliers derived from any input-output model are upper bound estimates of the potential economic activity generated by a particular sector of an economy. The model presented in this publication can serve as a device for evaluating the effects of a particular policy, such as a particular change in agricultural environmental regulations, on general economic activity in Louisiana. |
| [Image: An Empirical Analysis of the Louisiana Rural Land Market (1997)]An Empirical Analysis of the Louisiana Rural Land Market (1997) The measurement of economic, locational and topographic variables hypothesized to influence rural land values is expected to be useful in managing Louisiana's land resource. This report presents estimates of the effects of various rural real estate characteristics on the value of rural real estate. |
| [Image: An Analysis of Buyer Preferences for New Food Products Derived from Louisiana's Undersized Crawfish (1998)]An Analysis of Buyer Preferences for New Food Products Derived from Louisiana's Undersized Crawfish (1998) The objective of this study was to investigate the market potential for minced meat products derived from Louisiana’s undersized crawfish. Specific objectives were to: (1) identify potential markets for crawfish mince-based products and the product attributes needed for market acceptance; and (2) estimate potential buyer preferences for food grade products derived from undersized crawfish minced meat. |
| [Image: Valuation of Sugarcane Associates with Eminent Domain Land Acquisition in Louisiana]Valuation of Sugarcane Associated with Eminent Domain Land Acquisition in Louisiana (October 1999) The purpose of this bulletin is to present a method to value perennial crops associated with eminent domain acquisition of agricultural crop land. More specifically, it focuses on the estimation of the value of ‘short-lived’ perennial crops, crops that have a productive life over a relatively short, defined period of years, as opposed to permanent plantings, such as orchards or vineyards, which have a productive life over a considerably longer period. |
| [Image: A Timber Resource Assessment of Northwest Louisiana (July 2000)]A Timber Resource Assessment of Northwest Louisiana (July 2000) This publication focuses on forest resources and implications for industry development in this region. |
| [Image: Economic Implications of Forest Products Sector Industry Development in Northwest Louisiana (July 2000)]Economic Implications of Forest Products Sector Industry Development in Northwest Louisiana (July 2000) In this study, industry development opportunities specific to northwestern Louisiana were examined. This publication focuses on the economic impacts of forest products industry development in this region. |
| [Image: The Impact of Price and Yield Variability on Southeastern U.S. Catfish Producer Operations (September 2000)]The Impact of Price and Yield Variability on Southeastern U.S. Catfish Producer Operations (September 2000) This study empirically assessed the impact of stochastic price and yield variables on catfish producer profits within a risk-evaluation framework. |
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