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Sensory analysis of native, Kanza, and Pawnee pecans
(2020-05)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the appearance, texture, color, and taste of two popular Oklahoma cultivars (Kanza and Pawnee) as compared to native pecans, in a blind sensory analysis. The overall objective is ...
Comparative analysis of expected utility of futures, options, and livestock risk protection insurance: Which hedging tool is desirable for small, medium, or large sized feeder cattle producers whose farms are low, average, or high management risk
(2019-12)
Feeder cattle producers have multiple tools available to mitigate price risk. Few use these tools, with a common reason set of reasons being lack of knowledge and quantity requirements that do not match actual production. ...
Conceptual design for switchgrass production simulation in a biomass supply chain using GLADIS 2.0
(2020-12)
Switchgrass (Panicium vigratum) has been heavily evaluated as a model crop for producing cellulosic biomass. The lengthy productive lifetime of stands and longevity in non-ideal conditions makes it an ideal option for ...
Disaggregating Beef Demand: Data Limitations and Industry Perspectives
(2019-05-01)
The United States beef industry contributes nearly $70 billion (Industry Statistics, 2019) to the American economy and provides over 27 billion pounds of product each year (LMIC, 2018). The aim of this research was to ...
Evaluating producer decision making surrounding calving date in the U.S. Southern Plains
(2021-07)
Calving date directly impacts cow-calf producers' profits, and indirectly effects the entire beef cow industry. January and February calving puts calves at risk for severe cold exposure. A calf exposed to winter weather ...
Economic comparison of Angus, Red Angus, and Aberdeen-influenced cow-calf production
(2020-05)
This research investigates the differences in cow-calf profitability between Angus-, Red Angus-, and Aberdeen-Influenced herds. Differences in revenue by dam and sire breed were estimated using birth weight, calving interval, ...
Economic feasibility of mixed-species grazing to improve rangeland productivity
(2021-05)
Pasture and grazing land in the southern and central Great Plains is being invaded by woody species, especially eastern redcedar. As a result of woody plant encroachment, cattle production on native rangeland is becoming ...
Honey production: What's the buzz?
(2022-05)
This research aims to educate current and potential small-scale producers in the beekeeping industry on producing honey and related products. It outlines the process on how to perform break-even calculations on both single ...
Economic contribution and impact analysis of the 2019 flood's disruption of the Oklahoma-McClellan-Kerr Navigation System
(2021-05)
Record flooding in spring 2019 caused Oklahoma’s inland navigable waterways to close. Closure disrupted the supply chains of agricultural and manufacturing industries for months, causing economic loss in other industries ...
Spatial patterns in hard red winter wheat quality and basis
(2021-07)
Chapter I: