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Causal analysis of trade loss from pathogens: A global study of foot and mouth disease impacts on meat exports

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract Our general interest is in global trade loss from livestock pathogens, specifically exports. We adopt a causal inference approach that considers animal disease outbreaks over time as non‐staggered binary treatments with the potential for switching in (infection) and out of treatment (recovery) within the sample period. The outcome evolution of
Mohammad Maksudur Rahman, Thomas L. Marsh   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of pest control contributions to the production of three major grain crops in China. [PDF]

Crop Health
Liu H, Zhu X, Zhuo F, Li Y, Wang F, Li P, Ge Z, Guo Y, Liu W.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

2012 Interstate Pest Control Compact Annual Report

, 2012
Interstate Pest Control Compact
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How cold is too cold? A theoretical analysis of the optimal trigger for index insurance for frost damage to crops

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract Crop insurance is undoubtedly an extremely valuable element in protecting agricultural businesses, but in many cases standard indemnity‐based products have had very low uptake due to high transaction costs elevating premiums to unaffordable levels.
Amogh Prakasha Kumar, Laura Meriluoto, Richard Watt   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in Micro- and Macrobiological Strategies for Pest Control in Berry Production Systems: A Critical Review. [PDF]

Plants (Basel)
Gutiérrez-Cárdenas OG, López-Macías HJ, Peña-Calzada K, Arias-Robledo G, Oyoque-Salcedo G, Zepeda-Jazo I, Loeza-Lara PD, Heil M, Hernández-Zepeda OF.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

2005 Interstate Pest Control Compact Annual Report

, 2005
Interstate Pest Control Compact
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The role of venture‐financed startups in innovation for US agriculture

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract To evaluate the role played by startup companies in the innovation ecosystem of US agriculture, we compile a unique dataset of 6024 new entrants founded 1987–2019 that details their financing lifecycles, annual economic performance, and patenting activities.
Gregory D. Graff, Charles A. W. de Grazia, Nicholas E. Rada   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mapping the potential of Natural Pest Control services in pan-European landscapes at 50 m resolution. [PDF]

Sci Data
Catarino R, Klinnert A, Barbosa AL, d'Andrimont R, Fellmann T, Koeble R, Paracchini ML, Terres JM, van der Velde M, Vogt P, Rega C.   +10 more
europepmc   +1 more source

2006 Interstate Pest Control Compact Annual Report

, 2006
Interstate Pest Control Compact
core  

Improving access to new technologies: An experiment with Kenyan input sellers

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract Agrodealers play a critical role in rural economies, selling essential inputs for agricultural production, stocking new products, and providing farmers with technical advice. However, uncertainty can discourage them from stocking newer, less familiar products, limiting the availability of innovative technologies and leading to market failures ...
Sarah W. Kariuki, Francisca N. Muteti, Annemie Maertens, Michael Ndegwa, Hope Michelson, Mercy Mbugua, Jason Donovan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source