SAES-422 Multistate Research Activity Accomplishments Report

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Status: Approved

Basic Information

Project No. and Title: WERA_OLD72 : Agribusiness Scholarship Emphasizing Competitiveness
Period Covered: 10/01/2018 to 09/30/2019
Date of Report: 09/10/2019
Annual Meeting Dates: 06/11/2019 to 06/12/2019

Maria Boerngen-Illinois State University, Albert Boaitey-U Wisconsin-River Falls, David Bullock-North Dakota State University, Jennifer Clark-University of Florida, Steve Davis-Southwest Minn State, Karen DeLong-University of Tennessee, Jason Gergtold-Kansas State University, Eric Hanson-North Dakota State University, George Hoselton-Illinois State University, Aaron Johnson-University of Idaho, Jinho Jung-Dept. of Ag Econ, Purdue University, Brooks Kate-University of Nebraska Lincoln, Sunghun Lim-University of Minnesota, Ivory Lyles-University of Nevada, Reno, Eric Micheels-University of Saskatchewan, Kota Minegishi-University of Minnesota, Frayne Olson-North Dakota State University, David Ripplinger-North Dakota State University, Kristi Schweiss-ND Farmers Union, Jacob Styan-Illinois State University, Chcryl Wachenheim-North Dakota State University, Timothy Woods-University of Kentucky, Na Zuo-University of Arizona

Brief Summary of Minutes of Annual Meeting

WERA 72 Business Meeting Agenda

Fargo, North Dakota

June 11th, 2019

Attendees: Kate Brooks, Steve Davis, Ivory W. Lyles, Jennifer Clark, Jacob Styan, George Hoselton, Aaron Johnson, Na Zuo, Jason Bergtold, Kota Minegishi, Albert Boaitey, Eric Micheels, Karen DeLong, Tim Woods, Maria Boerngen, David Ripplinger

Meeting was called to order at 4:15 by President David Ripplinger. Attendance sheet was passed around for sign-in.

Reports:

2018 business meeting minutes were handed out for approval. Aaron Johnson moved to suspend reading and approve as written, Tim Woods seconded, approved unanimously.
Treasurer’s report: Scott Downey (absent) prepared the report, which David Ripplinger read. The annual meeting will at least break even this year, and may have funds left to contribute to the balance. Scott Downey wishes to step down as treasurer, but will stay involved with the group. A new custodian institution is needed for WERA funds. Tim Woods moved to accept the treasurer’s report, Eric Micheels seconded, approved unanimously.
President’s report: David Ripplinger introduced Ivory W. Lyles as the new administrator of the project, and discussed administrative details that need to be addressed within 90 days:

Activity reporting for the previous year: David will send an email asking for information to be submitted. This is especially important as we are entering a new phase of the project (the previous approval was for 2014-2019).
David discussed the low participation by individuals from the Western region and the need to keep travel logistics in mind when determining future meeting locations (more on that under “new business”).
David will send information about the FTE report

Old Business: David Ripplinger – None.

New Business: David Ripplinger

Elections

Treasurer: No attendees indicated interest in serving in this role to replace Scott Downey.
Secretary: Jennifer Clark indicated interest in serving. Tim Woods nominated, Eric Micheels seconded, Jennifer was elected.

2020 Annual Meeting

Discussion of enrollment numbers at recent WERA meetings since moving to campuses instead of Las Vegas, speculation about whether a ‘destination’ location would help with attendance. Further discussion about the cost of hosting the meeting in various locations (e.g., Las Vegas vs. individual campuses), and the possibility of a western location encouraging the western institutions such as the California schools to participate. Discussion of surveying those in attendance at this year’s meeting and past participants not in attendance, to determine what drives their participation (i.e., location, budget, etc.). Decision to proceed with the survey, and the executive committee will then make a determination on the 2020 location.

Discussion of the WERA approval: The project renewal submission was disapproved, and we were temporarily approved for two years as a committee. Ivory Lyles discussed an email that he received about potential issues that caused this decision, including the number of land grants participating, a list of individual members, no record of previous reports, the proposal not explaining why the group is important, and the proposal explaining what issues should be addressed but lacking a plan for doing so. We have two years to address these concerns. Jason Bergtold confirmed that all necessary information was submitted by the deadline, so there appears to be confusion about what happened with the approvals following submission. Ivory Lyles reviewed the process for how regional groups such as WERA are evaluated, and will help us figure out what needs to be done moving forward.

Aaron Johnson moved to adjourn, Kate Brooks seconded, and the meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m.

Accomplishments

The committee hosted a session at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the AAEA on the challenges and opportunities facing agribusiness education, Extension, and research. In addition to discussion of research, Extension, and educational programs during the 2019 meeting of the committee, a technology-enhanced activity to discuss and develop concensus on agribusiness curricula was held.

Impacts

WERA-72 continues a multiyear effort to revisit the role of agribusiness education, research, and Extension. Discussion on the second day of committee’s 2019 annual meeting focused on research and education, including an open forum on agribusiness research needs, especially those that would be collaborative among committee members. There was also a workshop, facilitated using technology, to discuss what an agribusiness curriculum should include.
WERA-72 continues to maintain ways to disseminate information regarding ongoing research, teaching and extension efforts to interested parties. The members regularly use the organization’s listserv to communicate timely announcements of job postings, grant opportunities, and calls for paper proposals with an agribusiness focus. The organization’s webpage continues to be updated and enhanced and will include past presentations, papers and materials for past and future meetings to continue to provide a repository of past agribusiness scholarship.
The committee is continuing its work to develop at least three manuscripts on agribusiness education, research, and Extension with the new Applied Economics Teaching Resources journal as a target for education and Extension work.
The Committee is in early discussions with the editors of the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association Journal and Applied Economics Teaching Resources for special editions of their journal using content from the 2020 and subsequent Committee meetings.

Publications

Baker, G., Gray, LC, Harwood, MJ, Osland, TJ, TOoley, JBC."On-Farm food loss in Northern California: Results of Field Survey Measurements."Resources, Conservation & Recycling. Forthcoming.

Boerngen, M. Effectiveness of paperless communication from the USDA Farm Service Agency. 2019. Journal of American Society of Farm Managers and Rural 2019: 27-32.

Boerngen, M., & Hortenstine, E. 2019. Risk Tolerance and Cheap Talk in the College Classroom. 2019. Natural Sciences Education 48(1). doi:10.4195/nse2018.12.0022

Brewer, B., J.S. Bergtold, A.M. Featherstone and C.A. Wilson. “Farmer’s Choice of Credit Between the Farm Credit System, Commercial Banks, and Nontraditional Lenders.” Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 5 (2019):362 - 379.

Darbandi1 , E. and S. Saghaian. (2018). “Price Transmission Differences between Conventional and Organic Products.” Journal of Advances in Economics and Finance, 3(4): 135-140. https://dx.doi.org/10.22606/jaef.2018.34004.

Embaye, W., J.S. Bergtold, D. Archer, C. Flora, G. Andrango, M. Odening and J. Buysse. “Examining Farmers’ Willingness to Grow and Allocate Land for Oilseed Crops for Biofuel Production.” Energy Economics 71 (2018):311 – 320.

Hansen1 , C., J. C. Stowe, and S. Saghaian. (2018). “How Determinants of Thoroughbred Stud Fees Change over Time: A Hedonic Price Approach.” Journal of Agribusiness, 36, 1 (spring): 89-108. 1 Denotes a graduate student with whom I serve as major advisor, committee member or another graduate student.

Koble, K.F., M.B. Menegat, J.S. Bergtold, S.S. Dritz, M.D. Tokach, J.M. DeRouchey, R.D. Goodband and J.C. Woodsworth. “Using Network Flow Modeling to Determine Pig Flow in a Commercial Production System.” Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 155 (2018): 190 – 202.

Marks, B., & Boerngen, M. 2019. A Farming Community's Perspective on Nutrient Loss Reduction. Agricultural & Environmental Letters 4(1). doi:10.2134/ael2019.02.0004

Mohammadi, H., S. Saghaian, H. Aghasafari, and M. Aminizadeh. (2018). “Assessing the Effective Factors on Agricultural Intra Industry Trade between Iran and Asian Trading Partners.” Agricultural Economics, 12(3): 135-153.

Nemati1 , M. and S. Saghaian. (2018). “Dynamics of Price Adjustment in Qualitatively Differentiated U.S. Markets: The Case of Organic and Conventional Apples.” Journal of Agribusiness, 36, 1 (spring): 1-20.

Qin, Ming, Cheryl Joy Wachenheim, Zhigang Wang, and Shi Zheng. 2019. Factors Affecting Chinese Farmers’ Microcredit Participation. Agricultural Finance Review 79(1), pp. 48-59.https://doi.org/10.1108/AFR-12-2017-0111.

Ramsey, S., J.S. Bergtold, E. Canales and J.R. Williams. “Effects Farmers’ Yield Risk Perceptions on Conservation Practices Adoption in Kansas.” Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 5 (2019): 380-403.

Rogriguez, D., Bullock, D., & Boerngen, M. The origins, implications, and consequences of yield-based nitrogen fertilizer management.. 2019. Agronomy Journal 11(2): 1-11.

Ronaghi, M., S. Saghaian, M. Reed, and H. Mohammadi. (2018). “The Impact of the Agricultural Sector in Developing Countries that Produce Natural Gas on Greenhouse Gas Emissions.” International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics, 6(4): 53-69.

Saghaian, S., M. Nemati1 , C. Walters, and B. Chen1 . (2018). “Asymmetric Price Volatility Transmission between U.S. Biofuel, Corn, and Oil Markets.” Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 43(1):46-60.

Saghaian, S. and H. Mohammadi. (2018). “Factors Affecting Frequency of Fast Food Consumption.” Journal of Food Distribution Research, 49(1):22-29.

Sant’Anna, A.C., J.S. Bergtold, A. Shanoyan, G. Granco and M.M. Caldas. “Examining the Relationship Between Vertical Coordination Strategies and Technical Efficiency: Evidence from the Brazilian Ethanol Industry.” Agribusiness 34(4) (2018): 793 – 812.

Şentürklü, Songul, Douglas G Landblom, Robert Maddock, Tim Petry, Cheryl J. Wachenheim, and Steve I. Paisley. 2018. Effect Of Yearling Steer Sequence Grazing of Perennial And Annual Forages in an Integrated Crop And Livestock System on Grazing Performance, Delayed Feedlot Entry, Finishing Performance, Carcass Measurements, and Systems Economics. Journal of Animal Science 96(6), pp. 2204–2218, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky150 (not corresponding author).

Seok1 , J. H., S. Saghaian, and M. Reed. (2018). “The ‘Signaling Effect’ and the Impact of High Maximum Residue Limit Standards on U.S. Vegetable Exports.” Economic Analysis and Policy, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eap.2018.04.004.

Wachenheim, C., S. Lim, D. Roberts, and J. Devney. 2019. Landowner valuation of a working wetlands program in the Prairie Pothole Region. Agricultural Economics. https://doi.org/10.1111/agec.12503

Williams, J.R., J.S. Bergtold, E. Canales and N.T. Scrimsher. “A Sample of Kansas Farm Management Association Members Use and Effects of Continuous No-Tillage.” Agmanager.info. Production Economics: Production Publications. 2018. Available at: http://www.agmanager.info/production-economics/production-publications/sample-kansas-farm-management-association-members-use.

Zheng, Shi, Zhigang Wang, and Cheryl Joy Wachenheim. 2019. Technology adoption among farmers in Jilin Province, China: The case of aerial pesticide application. China Agricultural Economic Review 11(1), pp. 206-216. https://doi.org/10.1108/CAER-11-2017-0216.

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