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STAFF, PROGRAMS, AND PUBLICATIONS

IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

2008

May 2009

Staff Paper No. 09-03

Compiled by the Department of Agricultural Economics,

Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506-4011.

Publications and public meetings by the Department of Agricultural

Economics are available and open to the public regardless of race, sex,

national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or other non-

merit reasons.

Department of Agricultural Economics

Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-4011

PREFACE

This publication lists the academic staff for 2008, courses offered for 2008, awards,

and articles authored by Agricultural Economics faculty and other staff working on projects

funded through the Department of Agricultural Economics. The articles were published

between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008. Copies of articles may be obtained from

the Department of Agricultural Economics, 342 Waters Hall, Kansas State University,

Manhattan, KS 66506-4011.

Allen M. Featherstone

Professor & Interim Department Head

Table of Contents

ACADEMIC STAFF, 2008 ............................................................................................................ 5

COURSES OFFERED IN 2008 ...................................................................................................... 7

AWARDS ....................................................................................................................................... 8

AG MANAGER PAPERS .............................................................................................................. 9

BOOKS and CHAPTERS IN BOOKS ......................................................................................... 10

BOOK REVIEWS......................................................................................................................... 11

DISSERTATIONS, REPORTS, AND THESES .......................................................................... 11

EXTENSION FACT SHEETS, .................................................................................................... 14

LEAFLETS, AND HANDBOOKS .............................................................................................. 14

EXTENSION NEWSLETTERS ................................................................................................... 14

EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS ................................................................................................... 15

FARM MANAGEMENT NEWSLETTERS ................................................................................ 23

FARM MANAGEMENT REPORTS ........................................................................................... 25

INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCY REPORTS ..................................................................... 26

JOURNAL ARTICLES ................................................................................................................ 26

OTHER ARTICLES ..................................................................................................................... 28

POSTERS ..................................................................................................................................... 29

PRESENTED PAPERS ................................................................................................................ 30

PROCEEDINGS OF MEETINGS ................................................................................................ 39

PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS ......................................................................................................... 41

REPORTS OF PROGRESS .......................................................................................................... 41

RESEARCH REPORTS ............................................................................................................... 42

SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................................. 43

STAFF PAPERS ........................................................................................................................... 44

WORKING PAPERS AND MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS ..................................................... 45

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ACADEMIC STAFF, 2008

Appointment

Name Title Subject Area T R E

Vincent Amanor-Boadu Assistant Professor Agribusiness 3 3 4

Joseph O. Arata Assistant Professor Agribusiness 10 0 0

Andrew P. Barkley Professor Policy 6.5 3.5 0

G. Art Barnaby, Jr. Professor Finance, Govt. Prog. 0 0 10

David G. Barton Professor Agribusiness, Finance 0 0 10

Arlo W. Biere Professor Agribusiness 7 3 0

Michael A. Boland Professor Agribusiness 6 3 1

Robert O. Burton, Jr. Professor Farm Management 9 1 0

John Crespi Associate Professor Ind. Org., Marketing 4 6 0

Kevin C. Dhuyvetter Professor Farm Mgmt./Marketing 0 2 8

Troy L. Dumler Area Economistb Farm Management 0 0 10

Allen M. Featherstone Professor Finance 4 6 0

Barry L. Flinchbaugh Professor Policy 1.5 0 .5

John A. Fox Professor Food Marketing/Trade 3 7 0

Kevin L. Herbel KFMA Farm Management 0 0 10

Administrator Association

Billy B. Golden Res. Asst. Professor Water/Environment/Risk 0 8 2

Orlen C. Grunewald Professor Livestock & Food Mktg. 7 3 0

a T, R, E – Teaching, Research, and Extension, respectively.

b Extension Area Agricultural Economists

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LIST OF ACADEMIC STAFF, 2008 (continued)

Appointmenta

Name Title Subject Area T R E

Rodney D. Jones Associate Professor Livestock Production, 3 0 7

Farm Management

Terry L. Kastens Professor Farm Management 0 0 5

Michael R. Langemeier Professor Livestock Production 4 1 5

John C. Leatherman Professor Local Government 0 2 8

Xianghong Li Res. Asst. Professor Trade/Marketing 2 8 0

James R. Mintert Professor Livestock Marketing 2 1 7

Daniel O’Brien Associate Professorb Farm Management 0 0 10

Hikaru H. Peterson Associate Professor Marketing, Risk Mgmt. 5 5 0

Jeffrey Peterson Associate Professor Natural Resources 4 6 0

Alexander Saak Assistant Professor Industrial Organization 4 6 0

Ted C. Schroeder Professor Livestock Marketing 2 8 0

Bryan W. Schurle Professor and Head Production, Risk Mgmt. 7 3 0

Jeffery R. Williams Professor Nat. Resources, Farm Mgmt. 4 6 0

Christine Wilson Associate Professor Finance 0 0 0

Assistant Dean of Academic Programs

Michael Woolverton Visiting Professor Agribus.Grain Mktg.Analysis 2 0 8

Tian Xia Assistant Professor Applied Econometrics 4 6 0

a T R E – Teaching, Research, and Extension, respectively.

b Extension Area Agricultural Economist

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COURSES OFFERED IN 2008

(MAB) = Masters in Agribusiness courses

Course Number and Title Instructor

105 - Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Orientation Hodgson

120 - Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Barkley/ Jones

121 - Honors Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Barkley

202 - Small Business Operation Arata

220 - Grain/Livestock Marketing Arata

308 - Farm & Ranch Management (also Distance Education) Burton

318 - Food & Agribusiness Management Grunewald

410 - Agricultural Policy Flinchbaugh

415 - The Global Agricultural Economy, Hunger & Poverty Dalton

420 - Commodity Futures Mintert/Fox

441 - Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Seminar/Marketing Team Biere

445 - Agribusiness Internship Hodgson

450 - Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Problems Barkley/ Boland/ Featherstone/ Schurle

460 - International Food and Agribusiness Study Tour Boland/Fox

490 - Computer Applications in Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Burton

500 - Production Economics Langemeier/ Burton

505 - Agricultural Market Structures Biere/ Barkley

513 - Agricultural Finance Jones/H. Peterson

515 - Food and Agribusiness Marketing Grunewald/Crespi

516 - Ag Law & Economics Irvine

520 - Market Fundamentals & Futures/Options Trading Arata

525 - Natural Resource & Environmental Economics Williams

570 - Food Manufacturing/Distribution & Retail Amanor-Boadu

590 - Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Honors Program Schurle

598 - Farm Management Strategies Jones

599 - Food and Agribusiness Management Strategy Boland

605 - Price Analysis & Forecasting Schroeder

610 - Ag Natural Resources Policy J. Peterson

623 - International Agricultural Trade Xia

632 - Agribusiness Logistics Biere

700 - Applied Agribusiness Economics (MAB) Langemeier

701 - Introduction to Computer Decision Tools for Agribusiness (MAB) Grunewald

710 - Comparative Food and Agriculture Systems (MAB) Featherstone

712 - Linear Programming Applications in Agricultural Economics Bergtold

713 - Agribusiness Financial Management (MAB) Featherstone

720 - Agribusiness Risk Management (MAB) Williams

730 - Applied Agribusiness Logistics (MAB) Biere

740 - Seminar in Agricultural Economics Analysis (MAB) Featherstone

750 - Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Problems J. Peterson

760 - Econometrics in Agribusiness (MAB) Fox

761 - Optimization Techniques for Agribusiness (MAB) Bergtold

770 - International Agribusiness and Policy Analysis (MAB) Woolverton

805 - Agricultural Marketing H. Peterson

810 - Price/Income Policy Agriculture Fox

812 - Advanced Farm Economics Langemeier

815 - International Agriculture Development Dalton

823 - Production Economics II Langemeier

825 - Natural Resource Policy J. Peterson

890 - Advanced Food and Agribusiness Management (& MAB) Amanor-Boadu/ Boland

899 - Agricultural Economics Master=s Research (& MAB) Schurle

901 - Research/Methods in Economics Crespi

905 - Ag Demand & Com. Mkt. Xia

923 - Economics of Agricultural Production Featherstone

925 - Advanced Research/Environmental Economics J. Peterson

936 - Quantitative Topic/Agricultural Economics Featherstone

955 - Independent Study for Advanced Topics in Agricultural Economics Schurle

999 - Agricultural Economics Ph.D. Research Schurle

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AWARDS

Amanor-Boadu, Vincent. 2008 Distinguished Service Award, Kansas Wheat Commission and

Kansas Association of Wheat Growers.

Barkley, Andrew P. Faculty of the Semester Award. Fall 2008. College of Agriculture, Kansas

State University.

Barkley, Andrew P. Distinguished Scholar Award, Western Agricultural Economics Association,

2008.

Biere, Arlo W. David J. Mugler Outstanding Teaching Award, 2008.

Burton, Robert O. Gamma Sigma Delta Outstanding Teaching Award, 2008.

Hendricks, Nathan. Outstanding M.S. Thesis, Western Agricultural Economics Association,

2008. Major Professor: J. Peterson.

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AG MANAGER PAPERS

Amanor-Boadu, V. “A Perfect Storm in the Making of an Economic Crisis,” www.agmanager.info

(November 2008).

Amanor-Boadu, V. “In Defense of Speculation,” www.agmanager.info (October 2008).

Dhuyvetter, K.C. “Futures-Based Price Forecasts for Diesel Prices.” One-page white paper updated

on a monthly basis in 2008 and posted to www.agmanager.info.

Dhuyvetter, K.C. “Weekly LRP Basis Forecasts.” Two-page white paper updated several times

during the 2008 and posted to www.agmanager.info.

Dhuyvetter, K.C. and T. Kastens. “Kansas Land Values and Cash Rents at the County Level.” White

paper posted to www.agmanager.info (August 2008).

Dhuyvetter, K.C., T.L. Kastens, and T.J. Dumler. “KSU-NPI_CropBudgets.xls.” Excel spreadsheet

for developing crop budgets where nitrogen, phosphorus, and irrigation levels are optimally

determined based on prices. www.agmanager.info. (November 2008).

Dhuyvetter, K.C., T.L. Kastens, and T.J. Dumler. “Background for KSU-NPI_CropBudgets.xls.”

www.agmanager.info. (November 2008).

Dumler, T.J. “Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program.” www.agmanager.info.

Kastens, T.L., K.C. Dhuyvetter, and T.J. Dumler. “Background for KSU-NPI_CropBudgets.xls.”

White paper posted to www.agmanager.info (November 2008).

Kastens, T.L. and K.C. Dhuyvetter. “Evaluating Tractor Ownership with the OwnTractor

Spreadsheet.” White paper posted to www.agmanager.info (September 2008).

Kastens, T.L. and K.C. Dhuyvetter. “Evaluating Self-Propelled Sprayer Ownership with the

OwnSprayer Spreadsheet.” White paper posted to www.agmanager.info (September 2008).

Kastens, T.L. and K.C. Dhuyvetter. “Expected Returns to Agricultural Land Investment.” White

paper posted to www.agmanager.info (September 2008).

Kastens, T.L. and K.C. Dhuyvetter. “Government Program Payments and Non-agricultural Returns

Affect Land Values.” White paper posted to www.agmanager.info (August 2008).

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Kastens, T.L. and K.C. Dhuyvetter. “Valuing and Buying U.S. Farm Land, with a Consideration of

Non-Ag Features.” White paper developed for MAST, 2008 Risk & Profit Conference, and

Ag Profitability Conferences and posted to www.agmanager.info (August 2008).

Langemeier, M. “Impact of Energy Price Increases on Irrigated Crop Farms in Kansas.” AgManager

Paper posted to www.agmanager.info, Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State

University (May 2008).

Langemeier, M. “Impact of Energy Price Increases on Non-Irrigated Crop Farms in Kansas.”

AgManager Paper posted to www.agmanager.info, Department of Agricultural Economics,

Kansas State University (May 2008).

Langemeier, M. “The Relative Cost Efficiency of No-Till Farms in Central Kansas.” AgManager

Paper posted to www.agmanager.info, Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State

University (July 2008).

Langemeier, M. “Financial Performance and Farm Size.” AgManager Paper posted to

www.agmanager.info, Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University

(December 2008).

Langemeier, M. “Financial Performance and Farm Type.” AgManager Paper posted to

www.agmanager.info, Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University

(December 2008).

Weeden, G. and M. Langemeier. “An Examination of Financial Performance among Age Cohorts.”

AgManager Paper posted to www.agmanager.info, Department of Agricultural Economics,

Kansas State University (May 2008).

BOOKS and CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

Fox, John A. “The Value of Distillers Dried Grains in Large International Markets.” Chapter 6 in

Using Distillers Grains in the U.S. and International Livestock and Poultry Industries. Bruce

A. Babcock, Dermot J. Hayes, and John D. Lawrence, eds. 2008. Midwest Agribusiness

Trade Research and Information Center (MATRIC), Iowa State University.

www.matric.iastate.edu/DGbook

Williams, Jeffrey R. and C. Smith. “Economic Issues of Watershed Protection and Rehabilitation.”

In Hargrove, W.L., Editor. Sedimentation in Our Reservoirs: Causes and Solutions. Kansas

State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service,

Manhattan, KS, 2008. http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/h20ql2/KWRI_Book.pdf








http://www.matric.iastate.edu/DGbook

http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/h20ql2/KWRI_Book.pdf

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BOOK REVIEWS

Kastens, T.L. A review of the book entitled “A Biomass Future for the North American Great Plains:

Toward Sustainable Land Use and Mitigation of Greenhouse Warming,” by Norman J.

Rosenberg, Journal of Regional Science Book Review Section. 2008:835-837.

DISSERTATIONS, REPORTS, AND THESES

Alaoui, Oussama. “Trade Policy Simulation and Welfare Analysis Using a Partial Equilibrium

Model: The Case of Bovine Meat in Morocco.” MAB Thesis, 2008.

Baradi, Niranjan Kumar. “Factors Affecting the Adoption of Tillage Systems in Kansas.”

M.S. Thesis, 2008.

Boswell, Marsha. “Determining Effective Communication Strategies for Kansas Wheat Producers to

Improve Willingness to Pay for Service.” MAB Thesis, 2008.

Brant, Barry. “Alternative Strategic Financial Plans For Garden City Co-Op.” MAB Thesis, 2008.

Burns, Michael. “Cross-Sectional Analysis of University Technology Commercialization

Initiatives.” M.S. Thesis, 2008.

Chen, Yun-Ju. “Consumer Preferences for Wool Production Attributes.” Ph.D. Dissertation, 2008.

Chess, Sarah. “Competitive Edge: Cattle Marketing for the 21st Century.” MAB Thesis, 2008.

Clark, Matthew K. “Effects of High Commodity Prices on Western Kansas Crop Patterns and the

Ogallala Aquifer.” M.S. Thesis, 2008.

Crosby, Chris R. “Producer Level Cost Analysis of the National Animal Identification System.”

M.S. Thesis, 2008.

Duke, Kate. “FCV T.O.T.A.L: An Analysis of Leadership Development Best Practices and

Recommendations.” MAB Thesis, 2008.

Foko, Emmanuel. “Transforming Mature Industries into Growth Industries: The Case of U.S.

Peanuts.” MAB Thesis, 2008.

Freeborn, Jennifer M. “Hedonic Price Analysis of the Internet Recreational Equine Market.”

M.S. Thesis, 2008.

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Gregory, Alexandra. “Optimal Economic Design of Mail Surveys: The Impact of responses to a

Second Mailing in a Consumer Mail Survey An Application to Consumer Demand for

Irradiated Foods.” Ph.D. Dissertation, 2008.

Gullickson, Travis. “Net Present Value Analysis of Plant Investment To Add Capacity.”

MAB Thesis, 2008.

Heid, Brent. “Financial Feasibility of a 2500 Sow Weaned Pig Operation.” MAB Thesis, 2008.

Hofer, Mike. “Maximizing the Value of Sugar Beet Co Products Net Income.” MAB Thesis, 2008.

Holste, Kelsey. “Where is Organic Food Produced and Consumed? The Determinants of the

Location of Organic Food Production and Consumption in the U.S.A.” M.S. Thesis, 2008.

Imel, Clint. “Analysis of Defects Associated with Leaks on Skid Steer Loaders.” MAB Thesis, 2008.

Kusmak, Mike. “An Analysis of the Economic Feasibility of a Pistachio Processing Facility.”

MAB Thesis, 2008.

Lopez-Andreu, Monica. “Studies on the Economic Efficiency of Kansas Farms.”

Ph.D. Dissertation, 2008.

Marcano, Miquel. “Developing a Procurement Support Tool for a Laundry Soap Bar Manufacturing

Facility in Venezuela.” MAB Thesis, 2008.

Marsh, Todd. “The Effect of Intermittent Vaccination of the Beef Cow Herd on Herd Production.”

MAB Thesis, 2008.

Mead, Clay. “Estimating the Value of Carcass DNA and Performance EPD’S for Gelbvieh Bulls at

Auction.” MAB Thesis, 2008.

Miller, Cole. “An Examination of Labor Productivity and Labor Efficiency on Kansas Farms.”

M.S. Thesis, 2008.

Moore, Russell. “Organic Transition Rates on a Morris County Kansas Grain Farm.”

MAB Thesis, 2008.

Nyack Compton, Shadel. “Transforming Belmont Estate: A Strategic Plan.” MAB Thesis, 2008.

Oswald, Dustin. “Economic Analysis of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Value-Added

Producer Grants Program.” M.S. Thesis, 2008.

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Phelps, Joel. “Great Lakes Pork, Inc. Establishing a Cross-Border Pork Production Company.”

MAB Thesis, 2008.

Prindiville, Paula. “A Business Plan and Strategy for Taste St. Louis Catering and Vending.”

MAB Thesis, 2008.

Riley, John M. “Producer Perception of Fed Cattle Price Risk.” Ph.D. Dissertation, 2008.

Sanchez, Deborah S. “Supply Control and Product Differentiation Effects of European Protected

Designations of Origin Cheeses.” M.S. Thesis, 2008.

Schlosser, Janet A. “An Examination of County-Level Labor Market Responses to Economic

Growth in Kansas.” M.S. Thesis, 2008.

Schnitz, Casey. “Demographic Characteristics of Ethical Consumers.” M.S. Thesis, 2008.

Schwenneker, Brent. “A Study of Hybrid Seed Corn Pricing.” MAB Thesis, 2008.

Scott, Willie H,, Jr. “Factors Affecting Whole Grain Consumption: Primary Focus Health Factors.”

M.S. Thesis, 2008.

Snider, Lindsey. “An Analysis of Kansas Farm Structure, 1973- 2007.” M.S. Thesis, 2008.

Stephenson, Edward. “Stephenson Enterprises: A Business Plan.” MAB Thesis, 2008.

Van Winkle, Tyler. “An Evaluation of Distillers Grain Price Relationship and Implications of

Increased Ethanol Production on Grain Processing Practices in Commercial Feedlots.”

M.S. Thesis, 2008.

Venard, Katy. “A Feasibility Study of Operating a Sheep Dairy in Central Iowa.”

MAB Thesis, 2008.

Warner, Marcella. “The Impact of Ethanol Driven Corn Price on the Cow-Calf Industry.”

MAB Thesis, 2008.

Weeden, Gabriel. “An Examination of Differences in Financial Performance Among Age Cohorts.”

M.S. Thesis, 2008.

Wray, Vicki L. “Cattle Price Risk Management Strategies- Using Computer Simulation to Educate

Iowa Producers of Available Tools.” M.S. Thesis, 2008.

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EXTENSION FACT SHEETS,

LEAFLETS, AND HANDBOOKS O’Brien, D.M. and M. Langemeier. “Kansas Wheat Acreage and Net Returns.” Wheat Production

Handbook, April 2008.

EXTENSION NEWSLETTERS

Mintert, J. “In The Cattle Markets.” Kansas State University, K-State Research and Extension,

February 14, 2008.


February 27, 2008.


March 27, 2008.


April 15, 2008.


May 16, 2008.


June 5, 2008.


July 9, 2008.


July 31, 2008.


August 21, 2008.


September 15, 2008.


October 10, 2008.

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October 29, 2008.

EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS

Foltz, J. and C.A. Wilson. “Do You Make the Grade? A Report Card for Your Feed and Grain

Business - Part One.” Feed and Grain, (February/March 2008):70-81.

Foltz, J. and C.A. Wilson. “Do You Make the Grade? A Report Card for Your Feed and Grain

Business - Part Two.” Feed and Grain, (April/May 2008):38-46.

Nejadhashemi, A.P., S.A. Perkins, C. M. Smith, K. R. Mankin, R. M. Wilson, S. P. Brown, and J. C.

Leatherman. “Upper and Middle Neosho Watersheds Assessment Preliminary Report.”

Kansas State Research and Extension Publication # EP-135. 2008. 76 pages.

Nejadhashemi, A.P., R. K. Gali, C. M. Smith, K. R. Mankin, R. M. Wilson, S. P. Brown, and J. C.

Leatherman. “Ogallala Watershed Assessment Preliminary Report.” Kansas State Research

and Extension Publication # EP-136. 2008. 72 pages.


Leatherman. “Upper and Lower Cottonwood and Neosho Headwaters Watersheds

Assessment Preliminary Report.” Kansas State Research and Extension Publication # EP-

137. 2008. 87 pages.


Leatherman. “Marmaton Watershed Assessment Preliminary Report.” Kansas State Research


Nejadhashemi, A.P., C. M. Smith, K. R. Mankin, R. M. Wilson, S. P. Brown, and J. C. Leatherman.

“Toronto Lake Watershed Assessment Preliminary Report.” Kansas State Research and

Extension Publication # EP-139. 2008. 57 pages.


“Lower Big Blue Watershed Assessment Preliminary Report.” Kansas State Research and



“Lower Little Blue Watershed Assessment Preliminary Report.” Kansas State Research and


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Nejadhashemi, A.P., S.A. Perkins, C.M. Smith, K.R. Mankin, R.M. Wilson, S.P. Brown, and J.C.

Leatherman. “Milford Lake Watershed Assessment Preliminary Report.” Kansas State

Research and Extension Publication # EP-142. 2008. 74 pages.

Nejadhashemi, A.P., R.K. Gali, C.M. Smith, K.R. Mankin, R.M. Wilson, S.P. Brown, and J.C.

Leatherman. “Elk River Watershed Assessment Preliminary Report.” Kansas State Research


Wilson, C.A. and J. Foltz. “Using Break-even Analysis in Business Decisions.” Feed and Grain,

(August/September 2008):52-58.

FARM MANAGEMENT GUIDES

Barnaby, G. A. “Actual Production History - Crop Insurance.” Kansas State University Cooperative

Extension Service MF-907. October 2008.

Barnaby, G.A. “GRIP and GRP Crop Insurance.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension

Service MF-2698. October 2008.

Barnaby, G.A. “Revenue Insurance.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service

MF-2100. October 2008.

Blocksome, C.E., K.L. Herbel, R.D. Jones, and W.H. Fick. “Decision Considerations for Expiring

CRP Contracts.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-2827. March

2008.

Bolte, K., K.C. Dhuyvetter, and T.C. Schroeder. “Summary of Electronic Animal Identification

Systems at Livestock Auction Markets: Adoption Rates, Costs, Opportunities, and

Perceptions.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-2812. February

2008.

Bolte, K., K.C. Dhuyvetter, and T.C. Schroeder. “Electronic Animal Identification Systems at

Livestock Auction Markets: Adoption Rates, Costs, Opportunities, and Perceptions.” Kansas

State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-2813. February 2008.

Dhuyvetter, K.C., M.J. Brouk, J.F. Smith, and J.P. Harner III. “Raising Dairy Herd Replacements.”

Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-399. October 2008.

Dhuyvetter, K.C. and T.L. Kastens. “Kansas Land Prices and Cash Rental Rates.” Kansas State

University Cooperative Extension Service MF-1100. September 2008.

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Dhuyvetter, K.C., J.F. Smith, M.J. Brouk, and J.P. Harner III. “Dairy Enterprise – 100 Lactating

Cows (Freestall).” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-272. October

2008.


Cows (Freestall).” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-2441.

October 2008.


Cows (Freestall).” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-2442.

October 2008.


Cows (DryLot).” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-2540. October

2008.

Dhuyvetter, K.C., M.D. Tokach, and S.S. Dritz. “Farrow-to-Finish Swine Cost-Return Budget.”


Dhuyvetter, K.C., M.D. Tokach, and S.S. Dritz. “Feeder Pig Nursery Cost-Return Budget.” Kansas

State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-2151. October 2008.

Dhuyvetter, K.C., M.D. Tokach, and S.S. Dritz. “Swine Finishing Cost-Return Budget.” Kansas


Dhuyvetter, K.C., M.D. Tokach, and S.S. Dritz. “Farrow-to-Weaned Pig Cost-Return Budget.”


Dhuyvetter, K.C., M.D. Tokach, and S.S. Dritz. “Wean-to-Finish Cost-Return Budget.” Kansas State

University Cooperative Extension Service MF-2757. October 2008.

Dumler, T.J. and B.D. Lubben. “The 2008 Farm Bill and Commodity Programs.” Kansas State


Dumler, T.J. and T.L. Kastens. “Government Program Payments for Crop Cost-Return Budgets.”


Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and R.D. Jones. “Summer Grazing of Steers in Western Kansas.”


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Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Center-Pivot-Irrigated Grain Sorghum Cost-Return

Budget.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-582. October 2008.

Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Center-Pivot-Irrigated Wheat Cost-Return Budget.”


Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Center-Pivot-Irrigated Alfalfa Cost-Return Budget.”


Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Center-Pivot-Irrigated Corn Cost-Return Budget.”


Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Center-Pivot-Irrigated Soybean Cost-Return


Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Center-Pivot-Irrigated Corn Silage Cost-Return


Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Center-Pivot-Irrigated Oil-Type Sunflowers Cost-

Return Budget.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-800.

October 2008.

Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Sunflower Cost-Return Budget in Western Kansas.”


Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Wheat Cost-Return Budget in Western Kansas.”


Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Grain Sorghum Cost-Return Budget in Western

Kansas.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-904. October 2008.

Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Cane-Hay Cost-Return Budget in Western Kansas.”


Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Center-Pivot-Irrigated Sorghum Silage Cost-Return


Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Center-Pivot-Irrigated Dry-Edible Bean Cost-

Return Budget.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-999.

October 2008.

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Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Corn Cost-Return Budget in Western Kansas.”


Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Soybean Cost-Return Budget in Western Kansas.”


Dumler, T.J., D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Sub-Irrigated Alfalfa Cost-Return Budget in

Western Kansas.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-2367.

October 2008.

Dumler, T.J., and D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Cotton Cost-Return Budget in Southwest


Dumler, T.J., and D.M. O’Brien, and B.L.S. Olson. “Center-Pivot-Irrigated Cotton Cost-Return

Budget in Southwest Kansas.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service


Dumler, T.J. and D. Shoup. “Alfalfa Cost-Return Budget in Central and Eastern Kansas.” Kansas


Dumler, T.J. and D. Shoup. “Wheat Cost-Return Budget in South Central Kansas.” Kansas State


Dumler, T.J. and D. Shoup. “Grain Sorghum Cost-Return Budget in South Central Kansas.” Kansas


Dumler, T.J. and D. Shoup. “Forage Sorghum Silage Cost-Return Budget in South Central Kansas.”


Dumler, T.J. and D. Shoup. “Cotton Cost-Return Budget in South Central Kansas.” Kansas State


Dumler, T.J. and D. Shoup. “Wheat Cost-Return Budget in Southeast Kansas.” Kansas State


Dumler, T.J. and D. Shoup. “Corn Cost-Return Budget in Southeast Kansas.” Kansas State


Dumler, T.J. and D. Shoup. “Soybean Cost-Return Budget in Southeast Kansas.” Kansas State


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Dumler, T.J. and D. Shoup. “Grain Sorghum Cost-Return Budget in Southeast Kansas.” Kansas


Dumler, T.J. and D. Shoup. “Brome Hay Cost-Return Budget in Central and Eastern Kansas.”


Dumler, T.J. and D. Shoup. “Fescue Hay Cost-Return Budget in Central and Eastern Kansas.”


Dumler, T.J. and D. Shoup. “Soybean Cost-Return Budget in South Central Kansas.” Kansas State


Dumler, T.J. and D. Shoup. “Corn Cost-Return Budget in South Central Kansas.” Kansas State


Dumler, T.J. and D. Shoup. “Canola Cost-Return Budget in South Central Kansas.” Kansas State


Dumler, T.J. and D. Shoup. “Double-Crop Soybean Cost-Return Budget in Central and Eastern


Jones, R.D. and T.J. Dumler. “Winter Wheat Grazing.” Kansas State University Cooperative

Extension Service Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-1009.

October 2008.

Jones, R.D. “Summer Grazing of Steers in Eastern Kansas.” Kansas State University Cooperative


Jones, R.D., T. Marston, and S. Johnson. “Raising Beef Replacement Heifers.” Kansas State


Jones, R.D., R. Sahs, and D. Lanham. “Stocker Goats in Eastern Kansas.” Kansas State University

Cooperative Extension Service MF-2599. October 2008.

Jones, R.D. “Beef Cow-Calf Enterprise.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service


Jones, R.D. “Finishing Beef.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-592.

October 2008.

Jones, R.D. “Drylot Backgrounding and Finishing Beef.” Kansas State University Cooperative


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Jones, R.D. “Drylot Backgrounding of Beef.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension

Service MF-600. October 2008.

Jones, R.D. “Finishing Feeder Lambs.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service


Jones, R.D. “Farm Ewe Flocks--Once-a-Year Lambing.” Kansas State University Cooperative


Kastens, T.L., K.C. Dhuyvetter, T.J. Dumler, and R.D. Jones. “Prices for Crop and Livestock Cost-

Return Budgets.” KSU Farm Management Guide. MF-1013. October 2008.

Langemeier, M. “Financial Ratios Used in Financial Management.” Kansas State University

Cooperative Extension Service, KSU Fact Sheet Series, MF-270, October 2008.

Langemeier, M. “Cash Flow Projection for Operating Loan Determination.” Kansas State University

Cooperative Extension Service, KSU Fact Sheet Series, MF-275. October 2008.

Langemeier, M. “How Much Debt Can a Farm Carry?” Kansas State University Cooperative

Extension Service, KSU Fact Sheet Series, MF-288. October 2008.

Langemeier, M. “Balance Sheet - A Financial Management Tool.” Kansas State University


Langemeier, M. “Income Statement - A Financial Management Tool.” Kansas State University


Langemeier, M. “Interpretation and Use of the Amortization Table.” Kansas State University


Langemeier, M. “Income and Financial Trends for Kansas Farms.” Kansas State University


Langemeier, M. “An Integrated Financial Management Package.” Kansas State University


Langemeier, M. “Whole Farm, Profit Objective Pricing.” Kansas State University Cooperative

Extension Service, KSU Fact Sheet Series, MF-1101. October 2008.

Langemeier, M. “Computation of Deferred Tax Liability - An Example.” Kansas State University


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O’Brien, D.M., S.R. Duncan, and B.L.S. Olson. “Oil-Type Sunflower Cost-Return Budget in North

Central and Northeast Kansas.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service


O’Brien, D.M. and S.R. Duncan. “Double-Crop Sunflower Cost-Return Budget in Central and

Eastern Kansas.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-2145.

October 2008.

O’Brien, D.M., S.R. Duncan, and B.L.S. Olson. “Wheat Cost-Return Budget in North Central


O’Brien, D.M., S.R. Duncan, and B.L.S. Olson. “Grain Sorghum Cost-Return Budget in North

Central Kansas.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-2159.

October 2008.

O’Brien, D.M., S.R. Duncan, and B.L.S. Olson. “Soybean Cost-Return Budget in North Central


O’Brien, D.M., S.R. Duncan, and B.L.S. Olson. “Corn Cost-Return Budget in North Central


O’Brien, D.M. and S.R. Duncan. “Corn Silage Cost-Return Budget in Northeast Kansas.” Kansas


O’Brien, D.M., S.R. Duncan, and B.L.S. Olson. “Center-Pivot-Irrigated Grain Sorghum Cost-Return

Budget in North Central Kansas.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service


O’Brien, D.M., S.R. Duncan, and B.L.S. Olson. “Center-Pivot-Irrigated Grain Sorghum Cost-Return



O’Brien, D.M., S.R. Duncan, and B.L.S. Olson. “Center-Pivot-Irrigated Corn Cost-Return Budget in

North Central Kansas.” Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service MF-2601.

October 2008.

O’Brien, D.M., S.R. Duncan, and B.L.S. Olson. “Center-Pivot-Irrigated Soybean Cost-Return



O’Brien, D.M. and S.R. Duncan. “Soybean Cost-Return Budget in Northeast Kansas.” Kansas State


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O’Brien, D.M. and S.R. Duncan. “Corn Cost-Return Budget in Northeast Kansas.” Kansas State


O’Brien, D.M. and S.R. Duncan. “Wheat Cost-Return Budget in Northeast Kansas.” Kansas State


O’Brien, D.M. and S.R. Duncan. “Grain Sorghum Cost-Return Budget in Northeast Kansas.”


FARM MANAGEMENT NEWSLETTERS

Althauser, C. “Social Security Revised.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of Agricultural Economics,

Kansas State University, November 2008.

Barnaby, A. “Do Farmers Want to Bet $100 on Good Weather for Their Fall Crops?” KFMA

Newsletter, Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University,

September 2008.

Berns, H. “2008 Farm Bill Changes the Conservation Security Program.” KFMA Newsletter,

Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, October 2008.

Berns, H. and C. Wilkens. “Tax Planning and Tax Estimate Time.” KFMA Newsletter, Department

of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, October 2008.

Dikeman, M. “Profit Maximization vs. Yield Maximization in Brome Hay.” KFMA Newsletter,

Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, December 2008.

Dumler, T.J. “The 2008 Farm Bill.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of Agricultural Economics,

Kansas State University, July 2008.

Featherstone, A.M. and M. Langemeier. “Credit Quality of Kansas Farms.” KFMA Newsletter,

Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, August 2008.

Gasper, A. “2009 Wheat Budget Projection.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of Agricultural

Economics, Kansas State University, September 2008.

Hennigan, L. “More Than Just a Rebate- The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.” KFMA Newsletter,

Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, May 2008.

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Hennigan, L. “KFMA Payroll Manual.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of Agricultural Economics,

Kansas State University, November 2008.

Hennigan, L. and K. Miller. “Gifting Commodities: Charitable and Otherwise” KFMA Newsletter,

Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, August 2008.

Hennigan, L. and K. Miller. “Is Your Pre-paid Expense Really Pre-Paid?” KFMA Newsletter,

Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, November 2008.

Herbel, K. “Transitioning the Family Farm: Wants, Needs, Expectations, Fears.” KFMA Newsletter,

Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, April 2008.

Langemeier, M. “Financial Performance and Farm Type.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of

Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, January 2008.

Langemeier, M. “Benchmarking and Trend Analysis.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of

Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, February 2008.

Langemeier, M. “Components of an Accrual Income Statement.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of

Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, February 2008.

Langemeier, M. “Components of a Flow of Funds Report.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of

Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, March 2008.

Langemeier, M. “Identification of Unique Resources.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of

Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, April 2008.

Langemeier, M. “Long-Term Trends in Farm Income.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of

Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, June 2008.

Langemeier, M. and G. Weeden. “Impact of Energy Price Increases on Irrigated and Non-Irrigated

Crop Farms in Kansas.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas

State University, June 2008.

Langemeier, M. “The Relative Cost Efficiency of No-Till Farms in Central Kansas.” KFMA

Newsletter, Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, July 2008.

Langemeier, M. “Potential Impact of Credit Crisis on Production Agriculture, Part I.” KFMA

Newsletter, Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University,

December 2008.

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Langemeier, M. “2008-2009 Ag Profitability Conferences.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of

Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, December 2008.

McMillan, R. “A Comparison of Statewide KFMA Data from 2006 to 2007.” KFMA Newsletter,

Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, June 2008.

O’Brien, D.M. “Irrigation Equipment Cost Update.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of

Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, January 2008.

O’Brien, D.M. and M. Woolverton. “The Status of Grain-Based Ethanol Production.” KFMA

Newsletter, Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, October 2008.

Rempe, D. “Rural Employers May Benefit from Work Opportunity Tax Credit.” KFMA Newsletter,

Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, March 2008.

Schwarzentraub, M. “Celebrate American Agriculture.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of

Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, July 2008.

Simons, C. “Can Producers Survive Increasing Fertilizer and Fuel Prices?” KFMA Newsletter,


Simons, C. “Initial State Farm Income Summary.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of Agricultural

Economics, Kansas State University, May 2008.

Simons, C. “Knowing Cost of Production- an Important Tool for Producers.” KFMA Newsletter,


Simons, C. “Purchasing Equipment for Tax Savings: Does It Make Sense?” KFMA Newsletter,

Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, November 2008.

Stucky, D. “IRAs: Tax Deductions That May Appreciate.” KFMA Newsletter, Department of

Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, August 2008.

FARM MANAGEMENT REPORTS

Balkcom, K.S., F.J. Arriaga, C.C. Mitchell, D.P. Delaney, and J.S. Bergtold. “Nitrogen Fertilizer

Source, Rates, and Timing for a Cover Crop and Subsequent Cotton Crop.” in: 2007 Cotton

Research Report, K.S. Lawrence, C.D. Monks and D.P. Delaney (eds.), Alabama

Agricultural Experiment Station, Research Report No. 32, 2008: pp. 27-28.

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Dumler, T.J. “Impact of S. 2191, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, on Cost of

Production for Kansas Crop Farms.” Economic Analysis prepared for Senator Pat Roberts.

June, 2008.

Langemeier, M. and K. Herbel. “Executive Summary: 2007 Profitlink Analysis.” Department of

Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, May 2008.

Langemeier, M. and K. Herbel. “2007 Annual Profitlink Summary.” Department of Agricultural

Economics, Kansas State University, May 2008.

Langemeier, M. and K. Herbel. “2007 Enterprise Profitcenter Summary.” Department of

Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, May 2008.

Tonsor, G.T. and K.C. Dhuyvetter. “Sow Management: How Many Litters/Sows Should I Be

Targeting?” MSU Pork Quarterly, Vol. 13 No. 1 (2008).

INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCY REPORTS

Dalton, T.J. Impact Analysis of Gates Foundation funded AWARD Program: A Summary

brief submitted to the AWARD Steering Committee to Assist in Decisionmaking and

Strategic Planning. Technical report submitted to IFPRI: Washington D.C. 2008.

Dalton, T. J. “Household Demographics and Agricultural Production Patterns in North and

South Kivu: Results of a 2007 Household Level Survey.” Technical report prepared for

HarvestPlus: Washington D.C. 2008.

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Boland, M.A., B.B. Golden, and L. Tsoodle. “Agency Theory in the Food Processing

Industry.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 40, 2(2008):623-634.

Cader, H.A. and J.C. Leatherman. “Geography of Employment and Establishment Dynamics in

Information Technology and E-Commerce Industries.” The Journal of Regional Policy &

Analysis, 38, 2(2008):1-18.

Dumler, T.J. and A.M. Featherstone. “The 2008 United States Farm Bill.” New Zealand Journal of

Primary Industry Management, 12, 4(December 2008):26-29.

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Gao, Z. and A.M. Featherstone. “Estimating Economies of Scope Using the Profit Function: A Dual

Approach for the Normalized Quadratic Profit Function.” Economic Letters, 100(September

2008):418-21.

Gelso, B.R., J.A. Fox, and J.M. Peterson. “The Cost of Wetlands: Effects of Size, Hydration and

Dispersion.” American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 90, 1(February 2008): 172-185.

Heiman, R.D. and H.H. Peterson. “Determinants of Premiums Received by Organic Field Crop

Producers.” Review of Agricultural Economics, 30, 4(2008):729-749.

Hustvedt, G., H.H. Peterson, and Y.J. Chen. “Labeling Wool Products for Animal Welfare and

Environmental Impact.” International Journal of Consumer Studies, 32(2008):427-437.

Johnson, S.K. and R.D. Jones. “A Stochastic Model to Compare Breeding System Costs for

Synchronization of Estrus and Artificial Insemination to Natural Service.” The Professional

Animal Scientist TBC, 24-6(2008):588-595.

Jones, R.D., K.C. Dhuyvetter, T.L. Marsh, and T. Turner. “Estimating the Economic Value of

Specific Characteristics Associated with Angus Bulls Sold at Auction.” Journal of

Agricultural and Applied Economics, 40, 1(April 2008):315-333.

Kiani, K.M. and T.L. Kastens. “Testing Forecast Accuracy of Foreign Exchange Rates: Predictions

from Feed Forward and Various Recurrent Neural Network Architectures.” Computational

Economics, 32, 4(November 2008):383-406.

Lawrence, J., J. Mintert, J. Anderson, and D. Anderson. “Feed Grains and Livestock: Impacts On

Meat Supplies and Prices.” Choices (published by American Agricultural Economics

Association), 23, 2(2008):11-15.

McKee, G. and M.A. Boland. “Cass-Clay Creameries and AMPI.” Journal of Cooperatives,

21(2008):1-14.

Mintert, J. “Evaluating Strategies for Ranching in the 21st Century: Ranching In The Ethanol Era.”

Rangelands, 30, 2(2008):22-26.

Mugera, A.W. and A.M. Featherstone. “Backyard Hog Production Efficiency: Evidence from the

Philippines.” Asian Economic Journal, 22(September 2008):267-87.

Nalley, L., A.P. Barkley, and F. Chumley. “The Impact of the Kansas Wheat Breeding Program on

Wheat Yields, 1911-2005.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, (December

2008):913-925.

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Nightingale, C., K.C. Dhuyvetter, R. Mitchell, and Y. Schukken, “Influence of Variable Milk

Quality Premiums on Actual Observed Milk Quality.” Journal of Dairy Science,

91(2008):1236-1244.

Owensby, C.E., L.M. Auen, H.F. Berns, and K.C. Dhuyvetter. “Grazing Systems for Yearling Cattle

on Tallgrass Prairie.” Rangeland and Ecology Management, 61(March 2008):204-210.

Peterson, J.M. and K. Schoengold. “Using Numerical Methods to Address Water Supply and

Reliability Issues: Discussion.” American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 90(December

2008):1350-1351.

Price, A.J., M.E. Stoll, J.S. Bergtold, F.J. Arriaga, K.S. Balkcom, T.S. Kornecki, and R.L. Raper.

“Effect of Cover Crop Extracts on Cotton and Radish Radicle Elongation.” Communications

in Biometry and Crop Science, 3(2008):60-66.

Raper, R.L., J.S. Bergtold, and E.B. Schwab. “Effect of Row Proximity to In-Row Subsoiled Zones

on Cotton Productivity.” Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 24(2008):573-579.

Sanchez, D., M.A. Boland, and D. Sumner. “Sun-Maid Growers.” Review of Agricultural

Economics, 30, 2(2008):360-369.

Saak, A.E. “The Value of Private Information in Monopoly.” Journal of Industrial Economics,

56(2008):169-189.

Staggenborg, S.A., K.C. Dhuyvetter, and W.B. Gordon. “Grain Sorghum and Corn Comparisons:

Yield, Economic and Environmental Responses.” Agronomy Journal, 100, 6(2008):1600-

1604.

Tsoodle, L.J. and T.M. Turner. “Property Taxes and Residential Rents.” Real Estate Economics,

Spring 2008.

Wheeler, E., B.B. Golden, J. Johnson, and J.M. Peterson. “Economic Efficiency of Short-Term

Versus Long-Term Water Rights Buyouts.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics,

40, 2(2008):493-501.

OTHER ARTICLES

Amanor-Boadu, V. “Positioning for Good Growth: A Strategic Plan for Atchison County Economic

Development Board.” 2008.

Bishop, R., and J.C. Leatherman with assistance from C. Cook, J. Cox and J. Patry. “Kansas County

Fiscal Conditions & Trends.” 2008. www.oznet.ksu.edu/olg.

http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/olg

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Fox, J.A. “If Avian Flu Hits, look for Drop in U.S. Poultry Market.” Food Safety Consortium

Newsletter, Vol. 18, No. 4, Fall 2008.

http://www.uark.edu/depts/fsc/news-htm/news.fall08.htm#avian

Fox, J.A. “K-State Study Finds California Consumers More Likely than Kansans to Change

Purchasing habits in the Face of Foodborne Illness.” Kansas State University – Media

Relations & Marketing. July 22, 2008

http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/jul08/foodsurvey72208.html

Leatherman, J.C. and K. Morris with assistance from C. Cook, J. Cox, and J. Patry. “The

Importance of the Health Care Sector to Kansas Counties.” 2008. www.oznet.ksu.edu/krhw.

Mintert, J. “Are Higher Forage Prices Ahead of Us.” Feedlot, Vol. 16, No. 4, August 2008,

pp 14-15.

Mintert, J. “Planting Intentions Indicate Corn Supplies Will Be Tight.” Feedlot, Vol. 16, No. 3,

May/June 2008, pp 16-17.

Morris, K., J.C. Leatherman, and R. Bishop. “Situation and Trends.” 2008. www. oznet.ksu.edu/olg.

O'Brien, D.M. Iowa Farm Outlook. Iowa State University Extension Service (Thirty eight articles

on grain and/or livestock market analysis, price outlook, and marketing strategies). 2008.

Stewart, M., S. Phillips, T. Kastens, and D. Kastens. “Balanced Fertility Still Pays in Irrigated Corn.”

Better Crops, 92, 3(2008):6-7 (also as a reprint for Midwest Independent Soil Samplers).

POSTERS

Aiken, R. and D.M. O’Brien. “Water use and land productivity for ten rain-fed cropping sequences.”

Poster at the Water and the Future of Kansas Conference, Topeka, KS, March 25, 2008.

Anand, M., J.S. Bergtold, P.A. Duffy, D. Hite, R.L. Raper, and F.J. Arriaga. “Using Cover Crop

Residues as a Biofuel Feedstock: Willingness of Farmers to Trade Improved Soil

Conservation for Profit.” Poster at the 30th Southern Conservation Agricultural Systems

Conference and 8th Annual Georgia Conservation Production Systems Training Conference,

Tifton, GA, July 29-31, 2008.

Golden, B.B. “Producer Response and Economic Incentives for Agricultural Water Conservation”

Poster and Abstract presented at the Agricultural Water Conservation Symposium during the

2008 CSREES National Water Conference in Reno, NV, February, 2008.

http://www.uark.edu/depts/fsc/news-htm/news.fall08.htm#avian

http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/jul08/foodsurvey72208.html

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Lamm, F., D.M. O’Brien, D. Rogers, and T. Dumler.”Economics of Subsurface Drip Irrigation for

Corn Production.” Poster at the Water and the Future of Kansas Conference, Topeka, KS,

March 25, 2008.

Lamm, F. and D.M. O’Brien. “Software for Planning Corn Production for Subsurface Drip

Irrigation.” Poster at the Water and the Future of Kansas Conference, Topeka, KS, March

25, 2008.

Serra, T., S.E. Stefanou, J.M. Gil, and A.M. Featherstone. “Investment Rigidity and Policy

Measures.” Poster at the American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting,

Orlando, FL, July 28, 2008.

Xia, T. and X. Li. “Nontraditional Food Retailers and Market Concentration: Different Implications

for Producers and Consumers,” Poster at the American Agricultural Economics Association

Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, July 27-29, 2008.

PRESENTED PAPERS

Aiken, R., and D.M. O’Brien. 2008. “Ten Crop Sequences, Transition to No-Till.” 2008 Cover Your

Acres Conference, Oberlin, KS, January 22-23, 2008.

Amanor-Boadu, V. “On the Development of an Ethical Demand Theory.” American Agricultural

Economics Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, July 27-29, 2008

Amanor-Boadu, V. “Maslow’s Fifth: Self-Actualization and the Ethical Consumer in a Changing

Marketplace.” WERA-72 Annual Meeting, Santa Clara, CA: June 17-18, 2008.

Amanor-Boadu, V. and C. Schnitz. “Consumers and the Evolution of New Markets: The Case of the

Ethical Foods.” Southern Agricultural Economics Association, Dallas, TX,

February 2-6, 2008.

Amanor-Boadu, V. and M. Burns. “Return on Investments for Community Infrastructure Projects? A

Foundation for Rural Development Strategy.” Southern Agricultural Economics Association,

Dallas, TX, February 2-6, 2008.

Amanor-Boadu, V. and C.M.R. Metla. “Research Faculty, Entrepreneurship and Commercialization:

The Case of Kansas State University.” Southern Agricultural Economics Association, Dallas,

TX, February 2-6, 2008.

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Barkley, A.P. “The Dynamics of Learning: An Economic Model of Student Motivation and

Achievement.” American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL,

July 27-29, 2008.

Barkley, A.P. “The Motivation to Learn: A Household Production Model of Higher Education.”

Western Agricultural Economics Association, Big Sky, MT, June 25-27, 2008.

Barkley, A.P., Nalley L.L., and J.M. Crespi. “The Impact of the CIMMYT Wheat Breeding Program

on Mexican Wheat Producers and Consumers: An Economic Welfare Analysis.” Selected

paper at Southern Agricultural Economics Association 2008 Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX,

February 2-6, 2008.

Barkley, A.P. and H.H. Peterson. “Wheat Variety Selection: An Application of Portfolio Theory to

Improve Returns.” NCCC-134 Annual Conference on Applied Commodity Price Analysis,

Forecasting, and Market Risk Management, St. Louis, MO, April 21-22, 2008.

Bergtold, J.S., P.A. Duffy, D. Hite, and R.L. Raper. “Demographic and Management Factors

Affecting the Perceived Benefit of Winter Cover Crops in the Southeast.” American

Agricultural Economics Association, Orlando, FL, July 27-29, 2008. Available at:

http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/bitstream/6424/2/469271.pdf

Bergtold, J.S., D. Traster, J. Aistrup, and B.B. Golden. Invited to participate in an Oxford Style

Debate on the resolution: “The free market provides the most efficient and equitable manner

to distribute water resources and energy supplies.” 2nd

Annual Kansas Water Issues Forum:

Water and Energy: Reduce, Reuse, Recharge, Wichita, KS, December 10, 2008, and Hays,

KS, December 11, 2008.

Bergtold, J.S. and L. Maddy. “Cover Crop Economics: Costs, Risks and Adoption.” 2008 Risk and

Profit Conference, Manhattan, KS, August 14 -15, 2008.

Boland, M.A., J.M. Crespi, and D. Oswald. “How Successful was the 2002 Farm Bill's Value Added

Producer Grants Program?” WAEA annual meeting, Big Sky, MT, June 25-27, 2008.

Cader, H.A. and J.C. Leatherman. “An Industry Technology Shock on Non-Metro Regional

Employment.” 39th

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association Annual Conference.

Colorado Springs, CO. June 5-7, 2008.

Cader, H., J.C. Leatherman, and T.L. Kastens. “Telecommunication Infrastructure and Regional

Economic Growth: An Empirical Estimation of a Spatial Dependency Model.” 10th

Path to

Full Employment Conference and 15th

National Unemployment Conference, Newcastle,

Australia, December 4-5, 2008.

http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/bitstream/6424/2/469271.pdf

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Clark, M.K., J.M. Peterson, and B.B. Golden. “Biofuel Boom, Aquifer Doom?” Selected Paper,

American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL,

July 27- 29th

, 2008.

Clark, M.K., J.M. Peterson, and B.B. Golden. “Biofuel Boom, Aquifer Doom?” Selected Paper,

Western Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Big Sky, MT,

June 25-27, 2008.

Clark, P., B.B. Golden, and L. Tsoodle. “Using a Computer Based Irrigation Decision Tool

(WARAT) to Assess the Risk of Deficit Irrigation in Northwest Kansas.” 2008 Risk and

Profit Conference. Manhattan, KS, August 14-15, 2008.

Clark, P.M., J.R. Williams, and P.G. Balch. “A Net Present Value Analysis of Streambank

Stabilization Using Riparian Forest Buffers.” 2008 Kansas Natural Resources Conference,

Wichita, KS, February 22-23, 2008.

Cobourn, K., R. Goodhue, J.R. Williams, and F. Zalom. “Pests and Agricultural Commodity Losses:

Evaluating Alternative Approaches to Damage Function Estimation.” Selected Paper

American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL,

July 27-29, 2008.

Crespi, J., T. Xia, and R. Jones. “Competition, Bargaining Power, and the Cattle Cycle,” Selected

paper, American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL,

July 27-29, 2008.

Dhuyvetter, K.C., T.L. Kastens, and T.C. Schroeder. “Ethanol Industry – Impact on Corn and DGS

Production.” Paper presented by Dhuyvetter and published in the proceedings of the 2008

Tri-State Northwest Dairy Short Course, Boise, Idaho, January 30-31, 2008. 10p.

Dhuyvetter, K.C., K. Swanser, T.L. Kastens, J. Mintert, and B. Crosby. “Improving Feeder Cattle

Basis Forecasts.” Selected paper for Western Agricultural Economics Association Annual

Meeting, Big Sky, MT, June 25-27, 2008.

Dumler, T.J. “2008 Farm Bill Update.” Kansas Bankers Association Ag & Rural Development

Conference, Manhattan, KS, April 28-29, 2008.

Dumler, T.J. “The 2008 Farm Bill: A New Era in Farm Policy?” 2008 Risk and Profit Conference,

Manhattan, KS, August 14-15, 2008.

Dumler, T.J. “Commodity Program Decisions in the 2008 Farm Bill.” Ag Lenders Conferences,

Garden City and Manhattan, KS, October 1 & 8, 2008.

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Dumler, T.J. “Commodity Program Decisions in the 2008 Farm Bill.” 2008 Insurance Workshop,

Salina, KS, November 6, 2008.

Dumler, T.J. “Cost of Production for Ag Producers.” Kansas Society of Farm Managers and Rural

Appraisers Annual Winter Meeting, Salina, KS, March 6-7, 2008.

Dumler, T.J. “Ag Policy Update.” Kansas Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Annual

Winter Meeting. Salina, KS, March 6-7, 2008.

Dumler, T.J. “Land Values and Lease Agreements.” F.A.C.T. Conference, Liberal, KS,

January 8-9, 2008.

Featherstone, A.M., M. Langemeier, K.J. Haverkamp, and M.Winger. “Credit Scores of Kansas

Farms.” 2008 Risk and Profit Conference, Manhattan, KS, August 15, 2008.

Gao, Z. and T. Schroeder. “Consumer Responses to New Food Quality Information: Are Some

Consumers More Sensitive than Others.” American Agricultural Economics Association

Annual Meetings, Orlando, FL, July 27-29, 2008.

Girante, M.J., B.K. Goodwin, and A.M. Featherstone. “Farmers’ Crop Acreage Decisions in the

Presence of Credit Constraints: Do Decoupled Payments Matter?” Selected Paper presented

at the American Agricultural Economics Association, Orlando, FL, July 29, 2008.

Goff, S.S., K.C. Dhuyvetter, J.S. Velez, J.F. Smith, and J. Reynolds. “Measurable Indicators of

Animal Welfare in Organic and Conventional Dairies in the United States.” Selected paper

for 16th

IFOAM Organic World Congress, Modena, Italy, June 16-20, 2008.

Golden, B.B. “Producer Response and Economic Incentives for Agricultural Water Conservation.”

Invited paper presented at the Agricultural Water Conservation Symposium, 2008 CSREES

National Water Conference, Reno, NV, February, 2008.

Golden, B.B. “Changes in Water Use & Economic Impacts.” Watershed Restoration and Protection

Strategy Conference, Salina, KS, April 14-15, 2008.

Golden, B.B. “Water Conservation in the Ogallala Region of Kansas.” Kansas State University

Congressional Assistance Tour, August, 2008.

Golden, B.B. “The Free Market Provides the Most Efficient and Equitable Manner to Distribute

Water Resources and Energy Supplies.” Annual Kansas Water Forum, December 2008.

Golden, B.B. and J.M. Peterson. “Impacts of Climate Change on Irrigated Agriculture in Northwest

Kansas.” 2008 Risk and Profit Conference, Manhattan, KS, August 14-15, 2008.

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Golden, B.B., J.M. Peterson, and M.K. Clark. “Possible Impacts of Climate Change in the Ogallala

Aquifer Region of Northwest Kansas.” Selected Paper, Western Agricultural Economics

Association Annual Meeting, Big Sky, MT, June 25-27, 2008.

Golden, B.B., J.M. Peterson, and D.M. O’Brien. “Policy Options for Reducing Groundwater

Consumption in Northwest Kansas.” Kansas Water Authority, April 2008.

Kastens, T.L. and K.C. Dhuyvetter. “2007 Harvest Year Report” for USCHI’s Custom Harvester

Analysis and Management Program (CHAMP). U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc., Wichita Falls,

TX, March 1, 2008.

Langemeier, M. “Labor Efficiency and Productivity.” 2008 Risk and Profit Conference, Kansas State

University, August 14-15, 2008.

Leatherman J.C., J.M. Peterson, C.M., Smith, K.R. Mankin, and M. Lee. “Evaluating the Feasibility

of Water Quality Trading in Kansas.” Kansas Water Environment Association Annual

Conference, Topeka, KS, April 9, 2008.

Leatherman, J.C. “Information Technology and Electronic Commerce: Will it Help Lift Rural

Areas?” USDA Economic Research Service Conference: Broadband in the Post-Modern

Economy (The Exogenity of the Internet in the Agriculture, Food, and Rural Economic

Sectors), Washington, DC, September 30-October 1, 2008.

Mintert, J. “Cattle Outlook.” Midwest Outlook Conference, Kansas City, MO, August 18, 2008.

Mintert, J. “Improving Your Cattle Risk Management Skills Using BeefBasis.com”. Iowa State

University Extension Conference, Chariton, IA, May 13, 2008.

Mintert, J. “Cattle Outlook.” Industry Outlook Conference, Kansas City, MO, April 7, 2008.

Mintert, J. “Cattle & Feed Cost Outlook.” Kansas State University’s Cattlemen’s Day 2008,

Manhattan, KS, March 2, 2008.

Mintert, J. “Ethanol and the Beef Industry.” Cattlemen’s College, National Cattlemen’s Beef

Association Annual Convention, Reno, NV, February 6, 2008.

Mintert, J. “Improving Your Cattle Risk Management Skills Using BeefBasis.com.” National

Cattlemen’s Beef Association Annual Convention, Reno, NV, February 7-8, 2008.

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Mugera, A.W. and M. Langemeier. “Labor Productivity Growth and Convergence in the Kansas

Farm Sector,” American Agricultural Economics Association meeting, Orlando, FL,

July 27-29, 2008.

Nalley, L., A.P. Barkley, and J.M. Crespi. “The Global Impact of CIMMYT's Wheat Breeding

Program, 1962-2002.” Selected paper at the annual meetings of the Southern Agricultural

Economics Association, Dallas, TX, February 2-5, 2008.

O’Brien, D.M. “Ethanol Impacts on Kansas Grain Production.” Kansas State University Biofuels

Symposium, Manhattan, KS, Sept. 16, 2008.

O’Brien, D.M. and M. Woolverton. “Status of Grain Based Ethanol Production, Transportation and

Profitability in Kansas.” Special Legislative Committee on Energy and Environmental

Policy, Topeka, KS, August 12, 2008.

O’Brien, D.M. and M. Woolverton. “Bioenergy Trends and Economic Impacts.” Kansas Water and

Energy Conferences organized by the Kansas Water Office and K-State Research and

Extension, Wichita, KS, December 10, and Hays, KS, December 11, 2008.

O’Brien, D.M. and M. Woolverton. “A Case Study of the Impact of Bioenergy Development Upon

Crop Production, Livestock Feeding, and Water Resource Usage in Kansas.” Selected paper

at the American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, July 27-

29, 2008.

Peterson, H.H., J.C. Bernard, and J.A. Fox. “Calibrating Hypothetical Values: Estimating the US

Brand Value in a COOL-Mandated Export Market.” Selected Paper at the Western

Agricultural Economics Association annual meeting, Big Sky, MT, June 2008.

Peterson, H.H., P. Garcia, S.H. Irwin, and N.M. Aulerich. “Ethanol and Corn Price Volatility:

Should We Be Concerned?” NCCC-134 Conference, St. Louis, MO, April 21-22, 2008.

Peterson, H.H., G. Hustvedt, and Y.J. Chen. “US Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Wool Product

Attributes.” Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meetings, Dallas, TX,

February 6-10, 2008.

Peterson, H.H., R.R. Janke, T. Selfa, and P. Garfinkel. “Understanding Growers’ Needs to Supply

Locally in the Kansas River Valley.” Local Ag Research Meeting, Kansas City, MO,

July 14, 2008.

Peterson, H.H. and X. Li. “Overview—The Impacts of Imports and Consolidation on the US Organic

Food System.” Farm Foundation/ERS Workshop on Dynamic Supply Chains Emerging in

Organic and Local Food Systems, Washington, DC, December 2, 2008.

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Peterson, H.H., B. Schurle, and M. Langemeier. “Three-Dimensional Efficient Portfolio Frontier:

Mean, Variance, and Farm Size.” Selected Paper at the 2008 American Agricultural

Economics Association Meeting, Orlando, FL, July 27-29, 2008.

Peterson, J.M. “Integrative Modeling of Economic, Social, and Environmental Processes.” Invited

Presentation at Modeling at the Interface of Human and Natural Systems: A Workshop at the

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, April 18, 2008.

Peterson, J.M., J.A. Fox, N.P. Hendricks, J.C. Leatherman, and C.M. Smith. “Assessing the

Feasibility of a Water Quality Market: Evidence from Choice Experiments and Trading

Simulations.” Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics Seminar, University of

Illinois, Urbana- Champaign, IL, November 14, 2008.

Riley, J.M. and T. Schroeder. “Producer Perceptions of Price Risk in Beef Production.” Western

Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meetings, Big Sky, MT, June 2008.

Saak, A.E. “Groundwater Use in Asymmetric Aquifer under Incomplete Information.” Selected

Paper: American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL,

July 27-29, 2008.

Schlosser, J.A., J.C. Leatherman, and J.M. Peterson. “Are Biofuels Revitalizing Rural Economies?

Projected Versus Actual Labor Market Impacts in the Great Plains.” American Agricultural

Economics Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, July 27-29, 2008.

Schlosser, J.A., J.C. Leatherman, and J.M. Peterson. “Are Biofuels Revitalizing Rural Economies?

Projected Versus Actual Labor Market Impacts in the Great Plains.” Western Agricultural

Economics Association Annual Meeting, Big Sky, MT, June 25-27, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C., and others. “Benefits and Costs of NAIS.” APHIS Briefing Meeting, Fort Collins,

CO, December 17, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “Benefit Cost Analysis of the National Animal Identification System.” Western

Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meetings, Big Sky, MT, June 25-27, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “Risk Management and Price Discovery in Developing Distiller’s Grain Markets.”

American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meetings, Orlando, FL,

July 27-29, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “Beef Industry Prosperity Relies on Consumer Demand, and you can do something

about it.” Alberta Beef Producers Annual General Meeting, Calgary, Alberta, Canada,

December 8, 2008.

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Schroeder, T.C. “New Risk Management Tools.” Kansas Livestock Association Annual Meeting,

Wichita, KS, December 5, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “Benefit Cost Analysis of NAIS Summary.” Webinar presented to USDA-APHIS

Staff, December 1, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “Meat Demand Drivers and Industry Challenges.” Ag at the Crossroads Conference,

Nebraska Ag Relations Council, Lincoln, NE, October 6, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “Future Challenges in Animal Agriculture: We Desperately Need Smart People.”

University of Nebraska College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Agricultural

Economics Club Student Forum, Lincoln, NE, October 5, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “New Risk Era: Price Risk Management.” 2008 Risk and Profit Conference,

Manhattan, KS, August 14-15, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “Beef Industry Economic Situation.” Kansas State University Beef Conference,

Manhattan, KS, August 7, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “Economics of Beef Tenderness.” National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Summer

Convention, Denver, CO, July 18, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “Commodity Price Risk Management Workshop.” Frontier Farm Credit Services

Workshop, Manhattan, KS, June 3-4 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “Economics of Ethanol Production.” Animal Science Faculty Emeritus Meeting,

Manhattan, KS, May 20, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “Ethanol Economic Impacts on Cattle Sector.” Five Nations Beef Conference,

Manhattan, KS, May 14, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “Economic Impacts of Expanding Ethanol Production.” AgFest 2008, Kansas State

University, Manhattan, KS, April 7, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “Ethanol, Cheap Dollar, and Market Volatility: What it Means to You.” Kansas

State University’s Cattlemen’s Day 2008, Manhattan, KS, March 7, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “Beef Industry Competitiveness: Coordinate to Compete.” Ontario Cattlemen’s

Association Annual General Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, February 21, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “Economic Implications of Co-Products on High Plains Cattle Feeding.” High

Plains Bi-Fuels Co-Product Nutrition Conference, Garden City, KS, February 20, 2008.

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Schroeder, T.C. “Benefit Cost Analysis of National Animal Identification Systems: Research

Method Summary.” NAIS Research Team Collaboration Workshop, University of California-

Davis, CA, June 5, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “National Animal Identification Benefits and Costs.” Food Marketing Policy

Section (FAMPS), American Agricultural Economics Association, Washington, DC,

March 10, 2008.

Schroeder, T.C. “National Animal Identification System Benefit Cost Analysis Update.”

Presentation at USDA APHIS meeting, Washington DC, February 13, 2008.

Smith, C.M., B.B. Golden, J.C. Leatherman, and T.K. Turner. “Using IMPLAN Analysis By Parts to

Model the Impacts of Water Use Changes in Kansas.” 39th

Mid-Continent Regional Science

Association Annual Conference, Colorado Springs, CO, June 5-7, 2008.

Smith, C.M. and J.R. Williams. “Economics of Watershed Protection and Reservoir

Rehabilitation.” Sedimentation Research Strategy Workshop, Topeka, KS, March 6, 2008.

Smith, C.M. and J.R. Williams. “BMP Economic Considerations.” Watershed Restoration and

Protection Strategy Planning Sessions, Summer 2008.

Starbird, A.S., V. Amanor-Boadu, and T. Roberts. “Traceability, Moral Hazard, and Food Safety,”

WERA-72, Santa Clara, CA, June 17-18, 2008.

Starbird, A.S., V. Amanor-Boadu, and T. Roberts. “Traceability, Moral Hazard, and Food Safety.”

XIIth European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE) Congress, Ghent, Belgium,

August 26-29, 2008.

Turner, T.K., J.A. Schlosser, J.D. Roe, and J.C Leatherman. “Employment Impacts of Ethanol

Production on the Trucking Industry: A Kansas Case Study.” 39th

Mid-Continent Regional

Science Association Annual Conference, Colorado Springs, CO, June 5-7, 2008.

Van Winkle, T. and T. Schroeder. “Shifting Regional Cattle Feeding Comparative Advantages:

Steam Flaking Cost Estimation and Distiller’s Grain Impacts.” Western Agricultural

Economics Association Annual Meetings, Big Sky, MT, June 2008.

Van Winkle, T. and T. Schroeder. “Spatial Price Discovery, Dynamics, and Leadership in Evolving

Distiller’s Grain Markets.” Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meetings,

Dallas, TX, February 2008.

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Wheeler, E., J. Johnson, B.B. Golden, and J.M. Peterson. “Economic Efficiency of Short-Term vs.

Long-Term Water Rights Buyout.” Invited paper presented at the Evaluating Water

Conservation Strategies and Policies Symposium, Southern Agricultural Economics

Association Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, February 2-5, 2008.

Woolverton, M. and D.M. O’Brien. “Global Supply & Demand: Can We Feed the World – Parts I &

II.” 2008 Risk and Profit Conference, Manhattan, KS, August 14-15, 2008.

PROCEEDINGS OF MEETINGS

Arriaga, F.J., R.L. Raper, K.S. Balkcom, T.S. Kornecki, A.J. Price, and J.S. Bergtold. “Benefits of

Alternating the Shank Location on a Bent-Leg Strip-Till.” in: Proceedings of the National

Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, Boyd, S., et al. (eds.), Nashville, TN,

January 8-11, 2008.: 1608-1611.

Balkcom, K.S., F.J. Arriaga, J.S. Bergtold, C.C. Mitchell, and D.P. Delaney. “Nitrogen Fertilizer for

Conservation Tillage Cotton: Source, Rates, and Timing.” in: Proceedings of the National

Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, Boyd, S., et al. (eds.), Nashville, TN,

January 8-11, 2008: 1703-1705.

Balkcom, K.S., F.J. Arriaga, C.C. Mitchell, Jr., D.P. Delaney, and J.S. Bergtold. “Nitrogen

Fertilizer: Timing, Source and Rate for a Winter Cereal Cover Crop.” in: Proceedings of the

30th Southern Conservation Agricultural Systems Conference and 8th Annual Georgia

Conservation Production Systems Training Conference, D.M. Endale (ed.) Tifton, GA, July

29-31, 2008. Available at: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/auxiliary/nsdl/scasc/.

Bergtold, J.S., K.S. Balkcom, F.J. Arriaga, T.S. Kornecki, A.J. Price, and R.L. Raper. “Conservation

Tillage, Irrigation and Variety Selection on Cotton Quality Premiums, Discounts and

Profitability: Evidence from the Gin.” in: Proceedings of the 30th Southern Conservation

Agricultural Systems Conference and 8th Annual Georgia Conservation Production Systems

Training Conference, D.M. Endale (ed.) Tifton, Georgia, July 29-31, 2008. Available at:

http://www.ag.auburn.edu/auxiliary/nsdl/scasc/.

Boland, M.A. and G. McKee. “Dakota Growers Pasta.” NCERA 194 Research on Cooperatives,

Minneapolis, MN, November 16, 2008.

Dhuyvetter, K.C., J.P. Harner, J.F. Smith, and B. Bradford. “Economic Considerations of Low

Profile Cross Ventilated Barns.” Proceedings of the Dairy Housing of the Future Conference,

Sioux Falls, SD, September 10-11, 2008.

http://www.ag.auburn.edu/auxiliary/nsdl/scasc/


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Dhuyvetter, K.C., T.L. Kastens, and T.C. Schroeder. “Ethanol Industry – Impact on Corn and DGS

Production.” Proceedings of the 2008 Tri-State Northwest Dairy Shortcourse, Boise, ID,

January 30-31, 2008(10 pages).

Klocke, N.L., R.S. Currie, and T.J. Dumler. “Water savings from crop residue management.”

Central Plains Irrigation Conference & Exposition Proceedings. Greeley, CO, Feb. 19-20,

2008. p. 71-79. (Kansas Experiment Station Contribution No. 08-384-A)

Klocke, N.L., R.S. Currie, and T.J. Dumler. “Water savings from crop residue management.” Cover

Your Acres Winter Conference Proceedings. Oberlin, KS, Jan. 22-23, 2008. p. 50-54.

(Kansas Experiment Station Contribution No. 08-391-A)

McKee, G. and M.A. Boland. “North American Bison Cooperative.” Proceedings of NCERA 194

Research on Cooperatives, Minneapolis, MN, November 16, 2008.

Price, A.J., F.J. Arriaga, K.S. Balkcom, J.S. Bergtold, T.S. Kornecki, and R.L. Raper. “Tillage

System and Cereal Rye Residue Affects Pigweed Establishment and Competitiveness in

Cotton.” in: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, Boyd,

S., et al. (eds.), Nashville, TN, January 8-11, 2008: 1703-1705.

Raper, R.L., E.B. Schwab, J.S. Bergtold, A.J. Price, K.S. Balkcom, F.J. Arriaga, and T.S Kornecki.

“Maximizing Cotton Production and Rye Cover Crop Biomass Through Timely In-Row

Subsoiling.” Proceedings of the 30th Southern Conservation Agricultural Systems

Conference and 8th Annual Georgia Conservation Production Systems Training Conference,

D.M. Endale (ed.) Tifton, GA, July 29-31, 2008. Available at:

http://www.ag.auburn.edu/auxiliary/nsdl/scasc/.

Rogers, D., F. Lamm, and D.M. O’Brien. “Software for Planning Corn Production for Subsurface

Drip Irrigation.” Proceedings of the Central Plains Irrigation Conference, Greeley, CO,

February 19-20, 2008.

Saini, M., A.J. Price, K.S. Balkcom, E. VanSanten, J.S. Bergtold, and T.S. Kornecki. “Effects of

Different Winter Cover Crops on Conservation Tillage Tomato Quality and Yield.”

Proceedings of the 30th Southern Conservation Agricultural Systems Conference and 8th

Annual Georgia Conservation Production Systems Training Conference, D.M. Endale (ed.)

Tifton, GA, July 29-31, 2008. Available at: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/auxiliary/nsdl/scasc/.

Smith, C., B.B. Golden, J. Leatherman, and T. Turner. “Using IMPLAN Analysis-By Parts to Model

the Impacts of Water Use Changes in Kansas.” Proceedings of the 2008 IMPLAN Users

Conference, July 2008.



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Smith, J.F., J.P. Harner, B.J. Bradford, M. Overton, and K.C. Dhuyvetter. “Opportunities with Low

Profile Cross Ventilated Freestall Facilities.” Proceedings of the Dairy Housing of the Future

Conference, Sioux Falls, SD, September 10-11, 2008.

PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS

Burton, R.O., R.P. Smith, and A.J. Schlegel. “An Economic Analysis of Reduced-Till and No-Till

Crop Production in Western Kansas with and without Opportunity Cropping.” Presented at

the Western Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Big Sky, MT, June 25-27,

2008. Abstract: Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 33(2008)3:490.

Dhuyvetter, K.C., K. Swanser, T.L. Kastens, J. Mintert, and B. Crosby. “Improving Feeder Cattle

Basis Forecasts.” Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 33(2008):499.

Funk, S.M., J.E. Zook, and A.M. Featherstone. “Chicago Board of Trade Ethanol Contract

Efficiency.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics 40(August 2008):729.

Gregory, A. and A.M. Featherstone. “Nonparametric Efficiency Analysis of Coffee Farms in Puerto

Rico.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics 40(August 2008):713.

Oswald, D., M.A. Boland, and J.M. Crespi. “Economic Impact of the Value-Added Producer Grant

Program.” Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 33(December 2008)3:497.

Schlegel, A.J., L.R. Stone, T.J. Dumler, and C.R. Thompson. “Soil Management to Reduce Soil

Evaporative Loss from Limited Irrigated Corn.” Ogallala Aquifer Program 2007 Annual

Report.

REPORTS OF PROGRESS

Bolte, K., K.C. Dhuyvetter, and T.C. Schroeder. “Information Needs Regarding the National Animal

Identification System in the Livestock Auction Market Industry.” Beef Cattle Research 2008,

Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

Report of Progress 995, p. 33-36, March 2008.

Bolte, K., K.C. Dhuyvetter, and T.C. Schroeder. “Costs of Adopting Radio Frequency Identification

Reader Systems and Tagging Services in Livestock Auction Markets.” Beef Cattle Research

2008, Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension

Service Report of Progress 995, p. 37-41, March 2008.

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Schlegel, A.J., L.R. Stone, T.J. Dumler, and C.R. Thompson. “Reducing tillage intensity in a wheat-

sorghum-fallow rotation.” Southwest Research and Extension Center Field Day 2008,

Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

Report of Progress 997, p. 13-15, March 2008.

Schlegel, A.J., C.R. Thompson, and T.J. Dumler. “Effect of Previous Crop on Wheat Yield.”

Southwest Research and Extension Center Field Day 2008, Kansas State University

Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service Report of Progress 997,

p. 3-4, March 2008.

Schlegel, A.J., T.J. Dumler, and C.R. Thompson. “Wheat and Grain Sorghum in 4-Year Rotations.”



p. 16-19, March 2008.

Schlegel, A.J., L.R. Stone, and T.J. Dumler. “No-Till Limited-Irrigation Cropping Systems.”



p. 35-36, March 2008.

Schlegel, A.J., L.R. Stone, and T.J. Dumler. “Reducing Tillage Intensity for Irrigated Corn.”


Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service Report of Progress 997.,

p. 7-10, March 2008.

Schlegel, A.J., L.R. Stone, and T.J. Dumler. “Managing Irrigation with Diminished Capacity Wells.”



p. 30-32, March 2008.

Schlegel, A.J., L.R. Stone, and T.J. Dumler. “Limited Irrigation of Four Summer Crops in Western

Kansas.” Southwest Research and Extension Center Field Day 2008, Kansas State University


p. 33-34, March 2008.

RESEARCH REPORTS

Babcock, B. and M.A. Boland. “Who is Using All the Ethanol?” Iowa Ag Review, 14,(Fall 2008)

4:4-5.

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Bolte, K., K.C. Dhuyvetter, and T.C. Schroeder. “Electronic Animal Identification Systems at

Livestock Auction Markets: Adoption Rates, Costs, Opportunities, and Perceptions.” Kansas

State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, MF-

2813 (Full Report) & MF-2812 (Summary Report), February 2008.

Dalton, T.J., et al. “A Comparative Analysis of Organic Dairy Farms in Maine and Vermont: Farm

Financial Information from 2004 to 2006.” Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment

Station Bulletin 851, 2008.

Fox, J.A. and J.M. Crespi. “Consumer Attitudes to Whole Grain Wheat and Other Beneficial

Components of Wheat Products.” Progress report, AgMRC, April 2008.

Fox, J.A. and A. Gregory. “Consumer Acceptance of Food Irradiation: Does the Technology

Matter?” Progress Report, USDA Food Safety Consortium, August 2008.

SOFTWARE

Dhuyvetter, K.C. “KSU-Lease.xls” — Modified in 2008

Dhuyvetter, K.C. “KSU-GPSguidance.xls” — Modified in 2008

Dhuyvetter, K.C. “FarmManagementGuides–Crops.xls” — Modified in 2008

Dhuyvetter, K.C. “GrainSeasonals.xls” — Updated in 2008 (typically updated every month)

Dhuyvetter, K.C. “On-farm storage.xls” — Updated in 2008

Dhuyvetter, K.C. “FeederCattleRiskMgmtTool.xls” — Developed in 2008

Dhuyvetter, K.C. “KSU-NPI_CropBudgets.xls” — Developed in 2008

Dhuyvetter, K.C. “KSU-OptionStrategies.xls” — Developed in 2008

Dhuyvetter, K.C. “CattleSeasonalsCash.xls” — Updated in 2008 (typically updated monthly).

Dhuyvetter, K.C. “KSU-Graze.xls” — Modified in 2008

Dhuyvetter, K.C. “KSU-Beef(2008).xls” — Modified in 2008

Dhuyvetter, K.C. “KSU-MachCost.xls” — Modified in 2008

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Dhuyvetter, K.C. “Cowlease.xls” — Modified in 2008

Dhuyvetter, K.C. “SEW formula.xls” — Modified in 2008

Kastens, T.L. and K.C. Dhuyvetter. “Evaluating Self-propelled Crop Sprayer Ownership with the

OwnSpray Spreadsheet.” A companion publication to document OwnSpray.xls, a publicly-

available sprayer ownership evaluation spreadsheet. Released September 2001; updated

October 2003; completely recast and re-written November 2005, updated October 2006,

October 2008.

Kastens, T.L. and K.C. Dhuyvetter. “OwnCombine.” An Excel-based Tool for Evaluating the

Economics of Owning and Operating a Combine. December 16, 2003; updated October

2004, November 2005, October 2006, 2008.

Kastens, T.L. and K.C. Dhuyvetter. “Evaluating Tractor Ownership with the OwnTractor

Spreadsheet.” A companion publication to document OwnTractor.xls, a publicly-available

tractor ownership evaluation spreadsheet. Released October 2002; updated October 2003,

2004, 2005, 2006, and 2008.

Kastens, T.L. and K.C. Dhuyvetter. “Valuing and Buying Farmland, with a Consideration of Non-ag

Features.” A companion publication to document KSU-LandBuy.xls, a publicly-available

land purchase evaluation spreadsheet. Released August 2002; updated in 2003; updated

September 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.

Smith, C.M. and J.R. Williams. “KSU-HomeWastewaterTreatment.xls: A Spreadsheet Program to

Estimate Costs of Wastewater Treatment Systems for Homeowners.” Department of

Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, February 5, 2008.

http://www.agmanager.info/policy/water/KSU-HomeWastewaterTreatment.xls

Smith, C.M., J.R. Williams, J.C. Leatherman, and J.D. Roe. “K-State Watershed Manager: A

Spreadsheet Program to Compare the Economic and Environmental Effects of Watershed

Management Scenarios.” Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University,

Manhattan, KS, August 11, 2008.

STAFF PAPERS

Golden, B.B., J.M. Peterson, and D.M. O’Brien. “Potential Economic Impact of Water Use Changes

in Northwest Kansas.” Staff Paper 08-02 Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment

Station and Cooperative Extension Service. March 2008.

http://www.agmanager.info/policy/water/KSU-HomeWastewaterTreatment.xls

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Schegel, J.B. and L.J. Tsoodle. “Non-Irrigated Crop-Share Leasing Arrangements in Kansas.” Staff

Paper 08-03 Kansas State University. May 2008.

WORKING PAPERS AND MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

Browne, C. and J.C. Leatherman. “Osborne County Health Care Telephone Survey.” 2008.

Browne, C. and J.C. Leatherman. “Osborne County Health Data and Information.” 2008.

Dalton, T. J. “Seed System Impact on Household Welfare and Agricultural Biodiversity in

Hararghe Ethiopia: A Synthesis and Review of Research.” FAO: ESAE Working Paper,

2008.

Dhuyvetter, K., J. Mintert, and J. Lawrence. “Iowa Cattle Risk Management Workshop – Market

Terminology.” White paper developed as a handout for Cattle Risk Management Workshops,

Iowa, January 2008.

Gordon, B. and K. Dhuyvetter. “Comparing Dryland Grain Sorghum and Corn Performance in NC

Kansas.” K-State Extension Agronomy e-Update, Editor S. Watson, No. 127,

February 22, 2008.

Morris, K. and J.C. Leatherman. “Comparison of County Revenue and Expenditures: McPherson

County and Peers, 2002-2006.” 2008.

Patry, J., C. Browne, and J.C. Leatherman. “Osborne County Health Services Directory.” 2008.

Patry, J. and J.C. Leatherman. “Trego County Health Care Telephone Survey.” 2008.

Patry, J. and J.C. Leatherman. “Trego County Health Data and Information.” 2008.

Patry, J. and J.C. Leatherman. “Trego County Health Services Directory.” 2008.

Turner, T. and J.C. Leatherman. “The Importance of the Health Care Sector on the Economy of

Trego County, KS,” 2008.

Turner, T. and J.C. Leatherman. “The Importance of the Health Care Sector on the Economy of

Osborne County, KS,” 2008.

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