Economic and Structural Relationships in U.S. Hog Production
Title | Economic and Structural Relationships in U.S. Hog Production PDF eBook |
Author | William D. McBride |
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Pages | 68 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Animal industry |
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Economic and Structural Relationships in U.S. Hog Production
Title | Economic and Structural Relationships in U.S. Hog Production PDF eBook |
Author | William D. McBride |
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Pages | 0 |
Release | 2005 |
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Rapid change in the size and ownership structure of U.S. hog production has created new and varied challenges for the industry. This report describes an industry becoming increasingly concentrated among fewer and larger farms, and becoming more economically efficient. These changes have not come without problems. The increasing market control and power concentrated among packers and large hog operations, and the manure management problem posed by an increasing concentration of hog manure on fewer operations, are paramount concerns. Addressing these concerns through regulations would likely impose economic costs that could be passed on to consumers. In addition, the relative mobility of the hog industry means that regulations could result in significant changes in the location of hog production facilities, with ripple effects in local economies. Balancing environmental and economic interests will challenge policymakers dealing with the implications of structural change in U.S. hog production.
Economic and Structural Relationships in U.S. Hog Production
Title | Economic and Structural Relationships in U.S. Hog Production PDF eBook |
Author | William D. McBride |
Publisher | |
Pages | 60 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Animal industry |
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Structural Characteristics of the U.S. Hog Production Industry
Title | Structural Characteristics of the U.S. Hog Production Industry PDF eBook |
Author | Roy Neuman Van Arsdall |
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Pages | 148 |
Release | 1978 |
Genre | Swine |
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The Changing Economics of U.S. Hog Production
Title | The Changing Economics of U.S. Hog Production PDF eBook |
Author | Nigel David Key |
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Pages | 38 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Swine |
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The increasing size and specialization of hog operations reflect structural change in U.S. swine production during the past 15 years. The number of farms with hogs has declined by over 70 percent, as hog enterprises have grown larger. Large operations that specialize in a single phase of production have replaced farrow-to-finish operations that performed all phases of production. The use of production contracts has increased. Operations producing under contract are larger than independent operations and are more likely to specialize in a single phase of production. These structural changes have coincided with substantial gains in efficiency for hog farms and lower production costs. Most of these productivity gains are attributable to increases in the scale of production and technological innovation. Productivity gains likely contributed to a 30-percent reduction in the price of hogs at the farm gate.
The Changing Economics of U.S. Hog Production
Title | The Changing Economics of U.S. Hog Production PDF eBook |
Author | Nigel Key |
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Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015 |
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The increasing size and specialization of hog operations reflect structural change in U.S. swine production during the past 15 years. The number of farms with hogs has declined by over 70 percent, as hog enterprises have grown larger. Large operations that specialize in a single phase of production have replaced farrow-to-finish operations that performed all phases of production. The use of production contracts has increased. Operations producing under contract are larger than independent operations and are more likely to specialize in a single phase of production. These structural changes have coincided with substantial gains in efficiency for hog farms and lower production costs. Most of these productivity gains are attributable to increases in the scale of production and technological innovation. Productivity gains likely contributed to a 30-percent reduction in the price of hogs at the farm gate.
Costs and Structure of U.S. Hog Production, 1988-91
Title | Costs and Structure of U.S. Hog Production, 1988-91 PDF eBook |
Author | Hosein Shapouri |
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Pages | 32 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Animal husbandry |
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