The purpose of this bulletin is to present a method to value perennial crops associated with eminent domain acquisition of agricultural crop land. More specifically, it focuses on the estimation of the value of ‘short-lived’ perennial crops, crops that have a productive life over a relatively short, defined period of years, as opposed to permanent plantings, such as orchards or vineyards, which have a productive life over a considerably longer period. (PDF Format Only)

After the passage of federal welfare reform legislation in 1996, faculty from land-grant universities organized to conduct a study of the legislation’s impact on rural families. The project began in 1998 and runs through 2008. The intent was to provide policymakers and program directors with up-to-date information about the ability of rural, low-income families to be economically self sufficient. The objectives of this project are included in this publication. (PDF Format Only)

In this study, industry development opportunities specific to northwestern Louisiana were examined. This publication focuses on the economic impacts of forest products industry development in this region.

Gross Domestic Product or GDP is estimated for each parish from earnings and employment data from more than 60 industries in Louisiana. (PDF format only)

This bulletin explains the goal to develop the secondary forest products industry while adding value to existing resources, creating employment opportunities with transferable skills and maintaining the stewardship of renewable resources in rural communities. (PDF format only)

The objectives of this study are to: (1) use an appropriate model of structural change in agricultural industries to critically examine the evolutionary paths of the three major U.S. meat industries to date, and to (2) provide insight as to the future challenges faced by the beef industry in progressing toward a more efficient consumer-oriented industry. (PDF format only)

This publication focuses on forest resources and implications for industry development in this region. (PDF format only)

The objective of this study was to investigate the market potential for minced meat products derived from Louisiana’s undersized crawfish. Specific objectives were to: (1) identify potential markets for crawfish mince-based products and the product attributes needed for market acceptance; and (2) estimate potential buyer preferences for food-grade products derived from undersized crawfish minced meat. (PDF format only)

The measurement of economic, locational and topographic variables hypothesized to influence rural land values is expected to be useful in managing Louisiana's land resource. This report presents estimates of the effects of various rural real estate characteristics on the value of rural real estate. (PDF format only)

Multipliers derived from any input-output model are upper bound estimates of the potential economic activity generated by a particular sector of an economy. The model presented in this publication can serve as a device for evaluating the effects of a particular policy, such as a particular change in agricultural environmental regulations, on general economic activity in Louisiana. (PDF format only)

A revised hybrid IMPLAN model of the Louisiana economy, based on its structure in 1985, was used to estimate the impact of agricultural exports on the state economy. This publication includes the results of the model, which should be useful to state policy makers and others concerned about the ability of foreign markets to generate economic activity in Louisiana. (PDF format only)

This publication covers a study that analyzed the impact of changes in prices and production costs on U.S. rice planted acreage over the 1970-92 period. (PDF format only)

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of changes in the size and location of agribusiness firms for parish economies in Louisiana from 1982 to 1992. (PDF format only)

This bulletin presents a methodology for the incorporation of within-season sucrose accumulation in sugarcane into an optimal single-season, daily harvest scheduling model at the individual farm level. (PDF format only)

This bulletin explains how value-added secondary wood processing offers opportunities for increased profitability through higher margins and increased profits. It also includes information on how secondary manufacturers can generally increase prices to make up for lost profits when raw material costs rise. (PDF format only)

The purpose of this study is to analyze broiler industry executives’ decisions on where to locate a broiler complex in the United States. The specific objectives are to identify factors affecting site locations of broiler complexes in the United States and to measure the effects and relative importance of these factors on the broiler complex location decision. (PDF format only)

This research measures the net economic impact to the Louisiana economy from a major switch in acreage from cotton to corn in 2007. (PDF format only)

A detailed picture of school accountability across Louisiana's regions and school districts. (PDF format only)

This publication provides a new approach to identifying the economic contribution of agriculture to Louisiana. Both state- and parish-level contributions from food and fiber are included. (PDF format only)

This study integrates regional economic theory with empirical analysis through the construction of an interregional core-periphery input-output (I-O) model of the 10- parish Monroe, Louisiana, Functional Economic Area economy. The model is used to estimate trade relationships and resulting economic linkages between the core and periphery economies. (PDF format only)

Waterfowl-related activities generate millions of dollars for Louisiana’s economy annually, with duck and goose hunting as one of the most significant sporting activities. Economic information on the characteristics that influence the decision to hunt waterfowl can provide valuable information to resource managers faced with declining waterfowl populations as well as declining numbers of waterfowl hunters. (PDF format only)

Most of the crop agriculture in Louisiana is produced on rented land. The purpose of this publication is to help tenants and landlords make better informed decisions and develop fair rental arrangements. (PDF format only)

The recent, widespread adoption of the variety LCP 85-384 has caused sugarcane producers in Louisiana to reevaluate the number of stubble crops to keep in production before plowing out and replanting. This report outlines a procedure that can be used to determine the optimal number of sugarcane stubble crops to keep in production with the goal of maximizing producer net returns. (PDF format only)

The green industry is the production, sale and maintenance of ornamental plants and related products. The purpose of this study was to estimate the impact of the green industry on Louisiana’s economy. (PDF format only)

In recent years, there has been a dramatic growth in credit card usage among college students. How are Louisiana State University undergraduates using credit cards? Are LSU students managing credit card debt wisely? What can LSU do to offer the appropriate kinds of help to enable students to be financially literate? These are the issues addressed in this publication. (PDF format only)

This bulletin is a follow-up, in part, of Bulletin #869, “Granular Activated Carbons from Agricultural By-products: Preparation, Properties and Application in Cane Sugar Refining.” An estimation of production costs for these by product-based carbons was considered prudent because of the potential interest from both bagasse and shell producers and activated carbon manufacturers based on the use of these carbons in various applications compared to commercial carbons. (PDF format only)

Imported fresh or frozen beef, along with other food products, is identified by country-of-origin as it enters the U.S. in bulk containers. This bulletin includes information and primary objectives on country-of-origin of fresh or frozen beef. (PDF format only)

This study empirically assessed the impact of stochastic price and yield variables on catfish producer profits within a risk-evaluation framework. (PDF format only)