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Livestock Management

Evidence of the Role of Marketing Arrangements and Valuation Methods in Improving Beef Quality: Author(s): Mary Muth, Yanyan Liu, Stephen Koontz, John D. Lawrence; Agribusiness: An International Journal, Vol. 25, No.2, Spring, 2009; [Abstract]
Feed Grains and Livestock: Impacts on Meat Supplies and Prices: Author(s): John D. Lawrence, James Mintert, John Anderson, David Anderson; Choices, Vol. 23, No.2, pp. 11-15, Third Quarter, 2008; [Abstract]
Emerging Ethanol Industry: Implications of Animal Manure Management: Author(s): John D. Lawrence; Heartland Water Quality Factsheet, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, ISU Extension, No.PR192, March, 2008; [Abstract]
Creating a Geographically Linked Collective Brand for High-Quality Beef: A Case Study.: Author(s): Bruce A. Babcock, Dermot J. Hayes, John D. Lawrence, Roxanne Clemens; Journal of Innovative Marketing, Vol. 4, No.2, pp. 16-24, 2008; [Abstract]
The Value of Third-Party Certification of Preconditioning Claims at Iowa Feeder Cattle Auctions: Author(s): Harun Bulut, John D. Lawrence; Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Vol. 39, No.3, pp. 625-640, December, 2007; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Alternative Marketing Arrangements in the Beef Industry: Definition, Use, and Motives: Author(s): Justin Taylor, Sheryl C Cates, Shawn A Karns, John D. Lawrence, Stephen R Koontz, Mary K Muth; Livestock Marketing Information Center, ISU Extension, No.LM-2, November, 2007; [Abstract]
Downstream Meat Marketing Practices: Lessons Learned from the Livestock and Meat Marketing Study: Author(s): John D. Lawrence, Mary K Muth, Justin Taylor, Stephen R Koontz; Livestock Marketing Information Center, ISU Extension, No.LM-6, November, 2007; [Abstract]
Economic Analysis of Pharmaceutical Technologies in: Author(s): MAro Ibarburu, John D. Lawrence; NCCC-134 meeting on Applied Commodity Price Analysis, Forecasting, and Market Risk Management,, Chicago, IL, April 17 2007; [Abstract]
Economics of Increased Beef Grader Accuracy: Author(s): Maro Ibarburu, John D. Lawrence, Darrell Busby; NCCC-134 meeting on Applied Commodity Price Analysis, Forecasting, and Market Risk Management, Chicago, IL, April 16 2007; [Abstract]
Impacts of Alternative Marketing Agreement Cattle Procurement Volumes on Packer Costs: Evidence from Plant-Level P&L Data: Author(s): Stephen Koontz, Mary Muth, John D. Lawrence; NCCC-134 meeting on Applied Commodity Price Analysis, Forecasting, and Market Risk Management, Chicago, IL, April 16 2007; [Abstract]
Meat Processors Purchasing and Sale Practices: Lessons Learned from the GIPSA Livestock and Meat Marketing Study: Author(s): John D. Lawrence, Mary Muth, Justin Taylor, Stephen Koontz; NCCC-134 meeting on Applied Commodity Price Analysis, Forecasting, and Market Risk Management, Chicago, IL, April 16 2007; [Abstract]
Meat Slaughter and Processing Plants’ Traceability Levels Evidence From Iowa: Author(s): Harun Bulut, John D. Lawrence; NCCC-134 meeting on Applied Commodity Price Analysis, Forecasting, and Market Risk Management, Chicago, IL, April 16 2007; [Abstract]
Beef Feedlot Systems Manual: Author(s): John D. Lawrence, William M. Edwards, Shawn Shouse, Dan Loy, Joe Lally; Beef Feedlot Systems Manual, ISU Extension, No.PM 1867, January, 2007; [Abstract]
Marketing Specialty Hogs: A Comparative Analysis of Two Firms from Iowa: Author(s): Brent Hueth, Maro Ibarburu, James Kliebenstein; Review of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 29, No.4, pp. 720-733, Winter, 2007; [Abstract] [Publisher's Link]
Estimating Willingness to Pay Using a Polychotomous Choice Function: An Application to Pork Products with Environmental Attributes: Author(s): Sean P. Hurley, Douglas J. Miller, James Kliebenstein; Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Vol. 31, No.2, pp. 301-317, August, 2006; [Abstract]
Economic Issues in Managing Infectious Disease Risks: Author(s): John D. Lawrence, Maro Ibarburu, James Kliebenstein; Disease Risk Management Tools for Beef and Dairy Producers-A Train the Trainers Program-Book 2, ISU Extension, July, 2006; [Abstract]
Business Organization and Coordination in Marketing Specialty Hogs: A Comparative Analysis of Two Firms from Iowa: Author(s): Brent Hueth, Maro Ibarbaru, James Kliebenstein; ISU Economics Working Paper #04003, May 16, 2006; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Economics of Breeding, Gestating and Farrowing Hogs in 'Natural Pork' Production; Financial Comparison: Author(s): Denis Reich, James Kliebenstein; A.S. Leaflet R2165, ISU Animal Industry Report, Ames, IA, 2006; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Iowa's Changing Swine Industry: Author(s): Mark Honeyman, Michael Duffy; Iowa State University Animal Industry Report, 2006, Department of Animal Science, January, 2006; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Economic Analysis of Pig Space: Comparison of Production System Impacts: Author(s): M. Brumm, B. Buhr, D. Holtkamp, James Kliebenstein; Final Report, National Pork Board, Ames, IA, 2005; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Alternative Retained Ownership Strategies for Cow Herds: Author(s): John D. Lawrence; Iowa Beef Center, ISU Extension, 2005; [Abstract]
Risk Management for Cattle Feedlots: Futures Buy and Sell Signals: Author(s): John D. Lawrence, Hillary Forristall; Iowa Beef Center, ISU Economics Department Publication, 2005; [Abstract]
Iowa Beef Producer Profile, 2005: A Survey of Iowa Cow-Calf and Feedlot Owners by the Iowa Beef Center: Author(s): John D. Lawrence, Suzanne Schuknecht; Iowa Beef Center, ISU Economics Department Publication, 2005; [Abstract]
Hog Price Forecast Errors in the Last 10 and 15 Years: University, Futures and Seasonal Index: Author(s): John D. Lawrence, Priscila Aguiar; Iowa Beef Center, ISU Economics Department Publication, 2005; [Abstract]
Cattle Price Forecast Errors in the Last 10 and 15 Years: Futures and Seasonal Index: Author(s): John D. Lawrence, Priscila Aguiar; Iowa Beef Center, ISU Economics Department Publication, 2005; [Abstract]
Optimal Marketing Dates: Author(s): John D. Lawrence, Priscila Aguiar; Iowa Beef Center, ISU Economics Department Publication, 2005; [Abstract]
Feeder Pig Marketing Strategies: Author(s): John D. Lawrence; Iowa Beef Center, ISU Economics Department Publication, 2005; [Abstract]
Feeder Cattle Marketing Strategies: Author(s): John D. Lawrence; Iowa Beef Center, ISU Economics Department Publication, 2005; [Abstract]
A Comparison of Production Costs, Returns and Profitability of Swine Finishing Systems: Author(s): James Kliebenstein, Ben Larson, Mark Honeyman, Arlie Penner; ISU Economics Working Paper #03006, March 14, 2003; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Livestock Enterprise Budgets for Iowa-2003: Author(s): Gary May, William M. Edwards, John D. Lawrence; Livestock Enterprise Budgets for Iowa, ISU Extension, No.FM 1815, February, 2003; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
AN ECONOMIC COMPARISON OF YEAR ROUND VS CONVENTIONAL GRAZING SYSTEMS IN IOWA: Author(s): Gary May, J. R. Russell, N. A. Janovick, John D. Lawrence, D. R. Strohbehn, D. G. Morrical; ISU Economics Working Paper #03001, January 16, 2003; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Livestock Revenue Insurance Calculator: Author(s): William M. Edwards; unkown, ISU Extension, June, 2002; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act: Provisions for Dairy: Author(s): Robert Tigner; ISU Extension, June, 2002; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
A Decision Model to Assess Fed Cattle Price Risk: Author(s): Gary J. May, John D. Lawrence; NCR-134 Conference on Applied Commodity Price Analysis, Forecasting, and Market Risk Management, St. Louis, Missouri, pp. 15, April 23-24 2002; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Assessing the Cost of Beef Quality: Author(s): Cody Forristal, Gary J. May, John D. Lawrence; Proceeding, , NCR-134, St. Louis Missouri, pp. 12, April 22 2002; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Revenue Insurance for Hog Producers: Author(s): William Edwards; Extension, ISU Extension, No.FM 1871, April, 2002; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Estimated Livestock Returns: Author(s): John D. Lawrence; January 7, 2002; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Estimating the Value of Source Verification in Iowa Feeder Cattle Markets: Author(s): Godfred Yeboah, John D. Lawrence; 2000 Beef Research Report, ISU Extension, No.AS 643, pp. 69-71, February, 2001; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Livestock Enterprise Budgets for Iowa--2002: Author(s): John Lawrence, Gary May; January 1, 2001; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Managing Cattle Price Risk with Futures and Options: Author(s): John D. Lawrence, Alexander H. Smith; ISU Economics Working Paper #NDN0132 2001; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
An Analysis of Occupational Health in Pork Production: Author(s): Terrance M. Hurley, James B. Kliebenstein, Peter F. Orazem; American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 82, No.2, pp. 323-333, May, 2000; [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Publisher's Link]
Elements of Cattle Feeding Profitability in Midwest Feedlots: Author(s): John D. Lawrence, Zhi Wang, Dan Loy; Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Vol. 31, No.2, pp. 349-357, August, 1999; [Abstract] [Publisher's Link]
Who Will Retire Member's Equity?: Author(s): Roger G. Ginder; May 1, 1999; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Iowa Pork Industry Economics: Author(s): John D. Lawrence; April 2, 1999; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Iowa's Pork Industry--Dollars and Scents: Author(s): John D. Lawrence; April 2, 1999; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Large Scale Closed Cooperative Swine Production Under Uncertainty: Author(s): Roger G. Ginder; April 2, 1999; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
What's Ahead for the US Pork Industry, 1997: Author(s): John D. Lawrence; ISU Economics Working Paper #NDN0040, April 2, 1999; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Risk Management for Cattle Feeders, Using Options: Author(s): John Lawrence; ISU Extension, No.SP 35, June, 1996; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Risk Management for Cattle Feeders, Using Futures and Forward Contracts: Author(s): John Lawrence; ISU Extension, No.SP 34, June, 1996; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
The Pork Industry and the Environment, in the Iowa Pork Industry in Transition: Local Decisions in a Global Market Place: Author(s): Robert W. Jolly; PM-1642, ISU Extension, 1995; [Abstract]
The Pork Industry and Finance in the Iowa Pork Industry in Transition: Local Decisions in a Global Market Place: Author(s): Robert W. Jolly; PM-1642, ISU Extension, 1985; [Abstract]