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Choice experiments on land managers' participation in environmental programs: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of estimate validity

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract Discrete choice experiments are increasingly being used to estimate land managers' willingness to accept participation in incentive‐based environmental programs. This is a specific application of discrete choice experiments: the estimation of willingness to accept for a private good (program participation) where respondents have to make trade ...
Anastasio J. Villanueva, Angel Perni, Jesus Barreiro‐Hurle   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

Adaptive models for operational use in dairy farming : increasing economic results utilising individual variation in response [PDF]

, 2011
During the last century in the Netherlands milk production per cow has almost tripled. Accordingly, the amount of concentrates yearly fed per cow strongly increased. Furthermore, automation and robotisation has changed dairy management, especially by the
Andre, G.
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Synchronizing food availability with the natural rhythm substantially improves reproduction and extends healthspan in laying hens

Scientific Reports
Disrupted sleep due to nighttime eating can raise various concerns, impacting both physical health and overall well-being. Nevertheless, there is a lack of direct evidence linking nighttime eating with the female reproduction system, possibly due to the ...
Guy Levkovich, Ran Shmulevitch, Dana Almagor, Liad Reshef, German Shiklov, Mark Rusal, Ilan Halachmi, Dror Sagi   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Firm turnover under asymmetric information: Tanzania's agro‐dealer sector

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract We study firm turnover (i.e., entry and exit) and its consumer implications in a market characterized by asymmetric information. Using a three‐round census of agro‐dealers in Tanzania's Morogoro Region, we document annual firm entry and exit rates of 33% and 17%, respectively.
Alix Naugler, Hope Michelson, Sarah Janzen, Christopher Magomba   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Precision Farming by Cotton Producers in Six Southern States: Results from the 2001 Southern Precision Farming Survey [PDF]

Precision Farming by Cotton Producers in Six Southern States: Results from the 2001 Southern Precision Farming Surveycotton, precision farming, survey, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Production Economics, Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging ...
Shurley, W. Donald, Roberts, Roland K., Martin, Steven W., English, Burton C., Larson, James A., Larkin, Sherry L., Goodman, W. Robert, Reeves, Jeanne M., Marra, Michele C., Cochran, Rebecca L.   +9 more
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Comparative study of the effects of baicalin and probenecid on microRNA expression profiles in porcine aortic vascular endothelial cells infected by Glaesserella parasuis

BMC Veterinary Research
Background Glaesserella parasuis elicits severe inflammatory responses and vascular damage, thus resulting in high mortality and morbidity in pigs; consequently, early diagnosis and treatment are critical to controlling economic losses. MicroRNAs (miRNAs)
Ling Guo, Yaqiong Yang, Linrong Yang, Peiyan Sun, Jing He, Shulin Fu, Chun Ye, Bingbing Zong, Yinsheng Qiu   +8 more
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Genome-Wide Analysis of Genetic Diversity and Selection Signatures in Zaobei Beef Cattle

Animals
This investigation provides a comprehensive analysis of genomic diversity and selection signatures in Zaobei beef cattle, an indigenous breed known for its adaptation to hot and humid climates and superior meat quality.
Liangyu Shi, Pu Zhang, Qing Liu, Chenhui Liu, Lei Cheng, Bo Yu, Hongbo Chen   +6 more
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Using pre‐ and post‐entry data to identify the effect of ethanol plant entry on the spatial pattern of corn prices: A study in Indiana

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract We estimate the long‐run effect of ethanol plant entry on local corn prices using a long‐horizon difference‐in‐differences framework that combines matching with fixed effects while explicitly accounting for treatment intensity and spatial heterogeneity.
Jinho Jung, Juan P. Sesmero, Ralph Siebert   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fully automated monitoring tool to detect feed uptake of multiple broiler chickens by sound analysis [PDF]

, 2015
Dairy Life; DeLaval; et al.; Fancom; Fileni; GEA7th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, ECPLF 2015 -- 15 September 2015 through 18 September 2015 -- Milan -- 116687This paper extends existing research on feed intake of broiler chickens ...
Bahr, C., Aydın, Arda, Viazzi, S., Berckmans, D.   +3 more
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