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Subsidy Capture in Livestock Risk Protection Insurance: Assessing Prevalence and Program Exposure Open
This study evaluates the potential for subsidy capture within the USDA's Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance program. We show that contracts with expiration dates aligning with CME option expiration dates are purchased at elevated ra…
View article: Sensory, Consumer Preference, and Willingness to Pay Analyses Comparing Predominantly Angus and Santa Gertrudis‐Influenced Beef
Sensory, Consumer Preference, and Willingness to Pay Analyses Comparing Predominantly Angus and Santa Gertrudis‐Influenced Beef Open
This study conducts a sensory analysis and assesses consumer preferences and willingness‐to‐pay (WTP) for beef steaks from predominantly Angus cattle relative to Santa Gertrudis (SG)‐influenced cattle. Understanding how consumers perceive …
Analyzing US Alfalfa Hay Market Dynamics: Effects of Quality Grade on Premiums and Discounts Open
This study analyzes empirically and graphically the effects of the relative market price level on the premiums and discounts received associated with alfalfa hay quality. Findings indicate that at times when alfalfa prices are elevated rel…
View article: Effects of including sprouted barley in the diets of Western white face feeder wether lambs
Effects of including sprouted barley in the diets of Western white face feeder wether lambs Open
The growing population is driving demand for animal protein which increases pressure on the agricultural industry. Vertical farming could potentially help by reducing land and water requirements while operating independently of weather. Ho…
Combined Effects of Storage Temperature, Storage Time, Display Temperature, and Display Time on Ground Beef Color and Economic Losses Open
Although various studies have evaluated individual factors that influence meat discoloration, limited research has assessed the effects of multiple ground beef cold chain parameters on color. This study evaluated the combined effects of st…
Western Safflower Contracting Strategies Open
Safflower grown in the western U.S. is often produced for birdseed mixes. Increasing demand for birdseed products, combined with regional drought, has shrunk western safflower availability. To satisfy the growing demand, processors may loo…
Cattle Are What They Eat: A Consumer Analysis of Beef Produced from Barley Fodder-Fed Cattle Compared with a Conventional Mixed Ration Open
We conduct sensory analysis and assess consumer preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for beef steaks from cattle fed hydroponically produced barley fodder (B-F) relative to those fed conventional mixed rations (CON). Results suggest co…
Replacing alfalfa hay with a novel alfalfa leaf pellet product (ProLEAF MAX) and/or alfalfa stems (ProFiber Plus) in the diet of developing dairy heifers alters dry matter intake, but does not negatively impact growth or development Open
Alfalfa is a commonly grown forage in the Intermountain West region of the United States and is often included in the diet of dairy cattle. Alfalfa provides a variety of different nutrients, but the nutrient content of alfalfa varies depen…
View article: Expanding on Basis Risk Estimates for Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Insurance
Expanding on Basis Risk Estimates for Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Insurance Open
Basis risk or residual risk arising from disparity between an index’s estimate of losses and actual losses is inherent in index-based insurance products. We approximate basis risk as the false negative probability (FNP) within pasture, ran…
View article: Relationship among cattle breed and anabolic implant protocol relative to feedlot performance: Growth, temperament, feeding behavior, carcass traits, and economic return
Relationship among cattle breed and anabolic implant protocol relative to feedlot performance: Growth, temperament, feeding behavior, carcass traits, and economic return Open
Recent research has suggested that different cattle breed types may respond differently to anabolic implant protocols of varying intensity. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to compare anabolic implant protocols in feedlot steers…
Scalability and robustness of feed yard mortality prediction modeling to improve profitability Open
Cattle feed yards routinely track and collect data for individual calves throughout the feeding period. Using such operational data from nine U.S. feed yards for the years 2016–2019, we evaluated the scalability and economic viability of u…
Comparing net returns in the feedlot: <i>Bos Taurus</i> vs. <i>Bos Indicus</i> influenced steers with varying anabolic implant intensity Open
There are two main beef cattle breed types: Bos Taurus (BT) and Bos Indicus (BI). Past research has demonstrated various expected differences in growth, temperament, feeding behavior, and carcass characteristics between these breed types w…
Economic Loss, Amount of Beef Discarded, Natural Resources Wastage, and Environmental Impact Due to Beef Discoloration Open
Any deviation from a bright-red color leads to a discounted price or beef is discarded. Limited data are currently available on the economic losses due to retail beef discoloration. Therefore, the objective of the study was to estimate eco…
Econometric Modeling of the Public Grazing Fee's Impact on the U.S. Sheep Industry Open
The U.S. sheep and wool industry is one of the oldest agricultural industries within the country. Since the mid 1940’s the industry has witnessed dramatic annual declines in sheep inventories. Many factors have contributed to the decline o…
The effects of organic grass and grass-birdsfoot trefoil pastures on Jersey heifer development: Heifer growth, performance, and economic impact Open
Dairy heifers developed in certified organic programs, especially those utilizing pasture-based management schemes, have lower rates of gain than heifers raised in nonorganic confinement production systems in temperate climates, such as in…
Effects of feeding a novel alfalfa leaf pellet product (ProLEAF MAX) and alfalfa stems (ProFiber Plus) on performance in the feedlot and carcass quality of beef steers Open
Alfalfa is often included in the diets of beef animals; however, the nutrient content of alfalfa is variable depending on the region in which it is grown, climate, soil, and many other factors. The leaf portion of alfalfa has a less variab…
The downfall of Transmar Cocoa Open
As a large cocoa bean trader, Transmar group ltd. bought millions of dollars’ worth of beans relying on financing from a syndicate of banks. To monitor amounts of eligible collateral, the banks required Transmar prepare periodic borrowing …
Interactions between cattle breed type and anabolic implant strategy impact circulating serum metabolites, feedlot performance, feeding behavior, carcass characteristics, and economic return in beef steers Open
Introducing Bos indicus (BI) genetics into a beef herd has the potential to increase environmental sustainability. When introducing BI genetics, there are concerns regarding negative impacts on temperament, growth, and carcass characterist…
Size and Scope of Utah County Agriculture 2019 Open
Utah County is located in the middle of the state. The county seat and largest city is Provo. As of 2018, the population of the county was estimated at 622,213. The Wasatch Mountain Range is in the eastern portion of the county. The elevat…
Size and Scope of San Juan County Agriculture 2020 Open
Located in the southeast corner of the state with approximately 5.2 million acres, San Juan County (SJC) is the largest county in Utah. It makes up one of the four corner states bordered by Colorado on the east and Arizona on the south. Su…
Size and Scope of Juab County Agriculture 2019 Open
Juab County is located in the western central part of Utah. It shares its western border with Nevada. Other surrounding Utah counties include Tooele, Utah, Sanpete, and Millard. Its primary economic base comes from agriculture, manufacturi…
Size and Scope of Kane County Agriculture 2019 Open
Kane County is located on the southern border of Utah. It borders Arizona on the south. Other surrounding Utah counties include Washington, Iron, Garfield, and San Juan. The economy consists of tourism, services, and agriculture. Some poin…
Size and Scope of Utah Agriculture 2019 Open
Utah is part of the Mountain West region of states and is bordered by Idaho to the north, Wyoming to the northeast, Colorado to the east, Arizona to the south, and Nevada to the west. It also shares its southeast corner with New Mexico. As…
Size and Scope of Wasatch County Agriculture 2019 Open
This is a Wasatch County profile, located in the northeast portion of Utah. This profile includes land ownership, growing season, farm and livestock production, and farm income.
Size and Scope of Rich County Agriculture 2019 Open
Rich County is located in the northeast corner of Utah. The county contains roughly half of Bear Lake and is bordered by Idaho on the north and Wyoming on the east. Other surrounding Utah counties include Summit, Morgan, Weber, and Cache. …