MAB Research & Theses
Students in the MAB program identify a firm-related problem that they will solve through the development of a professional thesis. The thesis project ties together all of the skills and concepts learned throughout the program. It is an avenue to develop managerial talent with the skills to manage and organize information into a decision-making framework.
Below are thesis projects completed by MAB students. If the thesis is not linked, please contact mab@ksu.edu to see about receiving an electronic copy. Some theses are sequestered due to proprietary data and may not be available.
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Economic Impact of Avian Diseases on the Turkey Industry: Implications on a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Food Manufacturing Company by McKenzie Bear
The Effects of Political Policies in the United States and the Relation to Foreign Direct Investment by Jacob Bonwell
Effects of U.S. Inflation Rates on Fruitful Rim Beef Cow-Calf Production Input Costs by Callie Brauman
The Effects of Transportation on Wheat Prices to Local Kansas Wheat by Shayna DeGroot
Creating a Blue Ocean Strategy for an e-Trading Start-up by Darren Drake
Implications of Smart Spraying Technology on the United States Pesticide Industry by Max Frederes
The Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Farm Profitability and Debt Management Strategies by Lexi Freund
From Training Activities to a Training Program: A Case Study in Animal Research by Jerricka Harrison
Seed and Spray Technology: A Cost Benefit Analysis to Determine Market Size and Impacts on Pesticide Programs by Zack Leist
Development for Managers and Sales Staff by Hunter McNelly
Forecasting California Milk Production by Rachel Scharplaz
Cost-Effective Horticultural Product Transportation by Hannah Wildman
Optimizing Business Growth: The impact of Integrated Sales and Marketing Teams with Strategic Training Programs by Claire Wingert
U.S. Dog and Cat Owners Consumer Perception of Insect Proteins in Companion Animal Feed by Amanda Bimonte
Application and Sensitivity Analysis of the Economic Order Quantity Model in Animal Feed Manufacturing and Warehousing by Malinda Bothwell
Financing Needs for Sustainable Agriculture Practices and Investments in the United States by Parry Briggs
Impact of the Lapse of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill on a U.S.-Based Agrochemical Manufacturer by Virginia Daly
A Case Study of the Economic Impact of Utilizing Micro Technologies’ Micro-Weigh Micro Ingredient Delivery System and Pro-Control Plus Feed Batching System in a Dairy Feed Mill by Lauren Hutchinson
An Economic Feasibility Study of a Managed Supply Chain Stocker Operation in NE Oklahoma by Sean Johnstone
An Economic Analysis of Agri-Food Firms’ Resiliency: A Case Study of Six Companies by Steven Locke
A Quarter Century of Change: Land Values in Kansas and Nebraska from 1997 to 2022 by Anastasia Meyer
Analysis of Extending Days on Feed for Increased Profitability of Cattle in Iowa Feed Lot by Sean Moore
Ostmeyer Family Farms: Economic Feasibility of Replacing Summer Fallow with Spring Canola in Northwest Kansas by Jay Ostmeyer
An Analysis of Debt Beta and Equity Beta for Publicly and Non-Publicly Traded Food and Agriculture Companies by Riley Travis
Merck Animal Health Cattle Technology Go-to-Market Strategy by Sam Bormann
An Analysis of Credit Risk Ratings and Relation to Collateral Evaluations Completed by Derek Brown
Financial Analysis of Company XYZ by Ashleigh DiMattina
Determining the Probability of Default for Agrifinancial’s Loan Portfolio by Kaci Ferch
Economic Perspectives of Plant Tissue Analysis by Lincoln Griffin
Why Dairy Farms are Exiting the Industry by Cassandra Hartshorn Armknecht
Examining the Viability of Direct-to-Consumer Beef Marketing on Hofer Farms: Financial and Market Analysis by Sage Hofer
Strategic Analysis of the Visual Cattle Identification Market by Kyler Jost
Theoretical Applications and Understanding Variable Significance in Determining Credit Risk Rating Scores for Strategic Brand Extension by Erica Lydolph
A Regression Analysis of Appraised Farmland Market Values in the Southeast United States by Mallory Meek
Optimizing Wheat Mix Composition to Maximize Customer Satisfaction by Emmanuel Oredola
Economic Feasibility of Producing Olives for Oil in the Sacramento Valley by Collin Page
The Potential Effects of Implementing California Proposition 12 in the Swine Industry by Alina Porta
An Evaluation of Carbon Emissions Based on Mill and Origination Location by Jodi Roberts
Environmental, Social, and Governance or ESG Scores: A Case Study for American Plains Co-op by Dallas Schmeidler
A Pig Marketing Model for Determining Optimal Cut Strategy: A Case Study by Peter Schwartz
Price Information Channel Preferences: A Case Study of Composite Feed Companies by Amber Stutsman
The Effects of Surface Water Availability on Corn Production in Weld County, Colorado by Cortland Worrall
Efficiency of Vehicle Usage: A Look into the Adoption of Telematics on Fleet Vehicles for Maximum Optimization by Shane Byers
Marketing Analysis and Value Perception of Agronomic Services by Jarod DeTurk
Five-Year Profitability Study and Future Farm Growth Analysis for Friedli Farms by Cory Friedli
An Analysis of the Economic Effects of Improper Electronic Data Interchange Methods at a Small Company by Cynthia Garlick
Merger Activities in the Farm Credit System: 2002-2020 by Haley Hunt
A Business Strategy for Cultivated Advising by Allison Jenkins
An Analysis of Three Common Sweat Equity Arrangements in Family Farm Succession Planning by Jenn Krultz
Evaluation of Farm Client Participation in Michigan State University TelFarm Program by Jonathan LaPorte
Impact of Changes in the Federal Estate Tax and Stepped-Up Tax laws on a Representative Farm in Central Kansas by Christa Milton
Company A Retail Optimization by Sarah Niederee
Economics of Johne’s Disease Control Decisions in Western Canadian Cow-Calf Herds by Leigh Rosengren
An Assessment of Factors Influencing Technician Turnover Rates in Agriculture by Ryan Schiess
Meating their Needs: A Needs Assessment of Meat Processing Businesses in Minnesota by Courtney VanderMey
The Economic Benefits of On-Farm Grain Storage in Western Kansas by Leighton Wasinger
Economic and Financial Feasibility of a Diversified Market Farm in West Michigan by Steve Whittington
Batch Cycle Time Reduction Analysis in an Small Vaccine Development Facility by Leigh Wilmes
Grazing Management Plan Adoption in the United States Beef Industry by Cassie Aherin
A Herd Health and Cost Savings Analysis for the Hyperimmunization of Sheep in Polyclonal Antibody Production by Shayna Allison
The Implementation of a Lean Principle’s Continuous Improvement Plan by Michael Bonacorsi
Economics of Pain Management in Terminally Ill Pets by Don Brainard
The Purpose and Effectiveness of Sales Compensation Plans by Jacob Buehler
The Merit of Corn Biological Products Used In-Furrow by Allicia Clark
Conventional Corn Seed Inputs in a GMO World by Crystal Dau
The Feasibility of a DRP Margin Private Product by Tim Engel
Market Analysis to Facilitate Expansion of Wholesale Wine Sales and Distribution of G Winery by Megan Espinda
The Feasibility of a Centralized Production Facility by Scott Feldt
Economic Feasibility of an Accelerated Lambing Operation in Central Iowa by Tara Gray
A Multivariate Analysis Model to Predict Profitability of a Fresh Cut Vegetable Plant by Dorothy Herrman
Cost Management on a Large, Northern Plains Cow-Calf Operation by Chris Jorgensen
Strategic Solutions to Employee Turnover in the Animal Health Industry by Megan McWherter
Montana Small Bank Deposit Market Analysis by Elle (Wood) Patritti
Assessing the Influence of Employee Characteristics on their Perceptions about Retention and Endorsement by Rita Ramirez
A Farm’s Equipment Optimization of a New Solution through On-Farm Research by Scott Schadler
Creating a Blue Ocean Strategy for a Biostimulants Company by Sara Segovia
SB Farms: Analyzing Growth Strategies for a Row Crop Farming Operation in Iowa by Kellen Suntken
An Assessment of Sales Opportunities for a Beef Feed Operation by Ethan Taube
Analysis of Factors Impacting Corn Grain Basis Values in Western Kansas by Christian Wilson
Comparison of the Nutritive Value of Soybean Meal from U.S. and Brazilian Soybeans by Xuyan Sunny Zhang
Managing Mycotoxins in On Farm Swine Feeds in the Northeastern U.S. by Megan Andersen
Comparing Income over Feed Costs in a Protein Premium Market by Ashley Howlett Bliss
Do Farmer Demographics Influence Their Preferred Type of Communication? By Lenai Branco
A Hedonic Regression Analysis of Houston Metropolitan Tax Appraised Land Market Values by Randy Hobert
A Feasibility Study: Constructing Unit Train Capabilities to Access the Pacific Northwest Export Market by Kevin Horn
Economics of Calf Grower Operations in Relation to Dairy-Sourced Day-Old Calf Price and Feedlot Outcomes by Jay D. Hunsaker
Effect of Hurricanes on Cotton Yield and Output in Georgia and Texas by Mindi Merritt
Foil Scrap Reduction: Continuous Improvement in the Foil Processing Industry by Kingsley Mgbike
Cybersecurity and the Future of Agri-food Industries by Henry Okupa
A Meta-Analysis of Willingness to Pay for Local Beef by Amy Stutzman
Certified Organic Cropland in the United States: Is Perceived Value Reality? By Erin Stickel
Kansas Women in Agriculture by Amy Varner
Demand and Willingness to Pay for Executive Risk Management Education in the Food and Agriculture Industry by Emily (Garwood) Warriner
How do Millennial Retail Shopping Habits for Animal Feed Differ from that of Other Generations? By Jen Lincoln Askew
Strategic Fit Analysis: Using Technology to Reduce Pre-harvest Losses in Sugar Beets by Shelby Drye
Hedonic Pricing Models for Red Angus Bulls by Logan Hoffman
An Analysis of Different Types of Interstate Certificates of Veterinary Inspection by Taylor Holmes
Agriculture Curriculum Needs of Homeschooling Parents: A Case Study by LaKoda Kelber
Economic Implications of the Veterinary Feed Directive Final Rule on Conventional and Antibiotic-free Swine Production Systems by Brittni Lamoreux
Multiple Warehouse to Customer Site Optimization Study in Support of a Company Strategic Customer Service Initiative by Scott Marckini
Consumer Color Preferences and the Economics of Bean Consumption in Malawi by Austin Mbamba
Economic Feasibility of Hybridizing Forward Contracts and Warehouse Receipt System in Malawi by Marvin Mbaso
Truckload Forecasting by Dustin Miner
NPV Analysis of Go-To-Market Strategies for Wheat Seed by Kaitlyn O’Neal (Abstract only)
Ostmeyer Family Farms: Economic Feasibility of Replacing Summer Fallow with Field Peas in Northwest Kansas by Chase Ostmeyer
Momma Pham’s Kitchen Business Plan by Lina Pham-Cook
Willingness to Pay for Fish Biodiversity Preservation in the Smoky Hill River Basin by Mary Scheffler
Ethanol Plant Predictive Regression Models: The Importance of Plant Data Analytics by Cassandra Schneider
Generational Appeal in Agriculture Equipment Lending by Nicki Studer
Current State of Economics of Southwest Michigan Blueberries by Sara Trattles
Regression Analysis on Management Factors that Affect an Agricultural Equipment Dealer’s Market Share Performance by Kalby Wehrbein
An Examination of the Impact of 4-H on Employability Skills by Jody Wendt
An Evaluation of Terminal Value Calculations and their Impact to the Internal Rate of Return of a Sacramento Valley Almond Investment by James Williamson
An Economic Feasibility Analysis of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy as an Equine Therapeutic Modality by Lindsey Wilson
Yield Protection as a Risk Management Strategy by Jacob Aizikovitz
Fresh Produce Retail – Analysis of Vertical Coordination and Procurement Models in the Central California Lemon Supply Chain by Nathan Avedian
Dairy-Beef Retention Options by Will Basham
XYZ Corporation: Utilizing Risk Solver Platform to Improve Soybean Crushing Profitability by Geo Ceratti
Practical Application Study for Food Safety Risk Mitigation in a Nut Processing Facility by Barbara Clem
Strategic Fit Analysis for Nestle Purina Pet Care Oklahoma City Facility by Curstan Dye
Agriculture Hedge Funds by Grant Gondell
Financial Feasibility of Investing in Bulk Soybean Infrastructure: The Case of an Evergreen Seed Agent by Bethany Huls
Planning for the Future: The Case of XYZ Farms by Kayla Lichty
An Economic Impact Analysis of a Proposed Local Enhanced Management Area for Groundwater Management District #4 by Kellen Liebsch
Optimized Staffing Between Product Lines for a Technical Support Center by John Locklear
Evaluation of Farm Credit Express Delinquencies by Kristina McAllister
Location Optimization of Dairy Processing by Michael Reecy
Analysis of Marketing Strategies and Advanced Retail Sales Processes to Improve Company A’s Position in the Segment by Tyler Rouse
Impact of State Funding on Rail System and Agricultural Cooperatives in Wisconsin by Sara Schoenborn
Examining the Relationship between Channel Availability and Sales Volume in the Atlanta Sports Nutrition Market (Abstract only) by Sydney Van Ravenswaay
Economic Feasibility of Producing Pasta in Kenya by George Warui
Accurately Predicting Visitation as a Strategic Tool for Management of a Public Park by Nathan Bartholomew
Factors Impacting Organic Corn Production in the U.S. by Benjamin Blue
Using Average Net Returns and Risk Measures to Compare Irrigation Management Strategies by Frances Bretz
Off-farm Income: Evaluating the Effects of Off-Farm Income on Debt Repayment Capacity by Aaron Cling
Industry Analysis to Guide the Asset Strategy of the Human Nutrition and Health Premix Business of Company XYZ by Jamie Cooke
Economic Feasibility of Growing Hops in Nebraska by Julie Craig
Enhancing Student Engagement in Entrepreneurial Activities: The Case of Iowa State University by Carly Cummings
Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment and Foreign Direct Investment in the Agricultural Sector in Developing Countries by Fabian Farr
Analysis of Flour Market Segments: A Study of How Specialty Products Affect Volume, Sales Dollars, and Margin Dollars by Andrew Garr
Using Regression Analysis and a Simulation Model to Develop Probability of Achieving a Market Share Goal by Erica Hoover
Gender and Decision-Making in Agriculture: A Case Study of Groundnuts Farmers in Zambia by Ednah Kasanda
Case Study on Customer Demanded Technology Feature by Kevin Kohls
Lauver Family Farms: Utilizing the Conservation Reserve Program as a Risk Management Tool by Andrew Lauver
Feasibility of Business Expansion in the Seed Industry by Sarah Lukach
Basis Trends in North Carolina and Their Effect on Corn Prices by Dana Marshall
Farm Management Implications of Uncertainty in the Number of Days Suitable for Fieldwork in Corn Production by Michelle Mensing
Corn Storage and Marketing Feasibility in Northern Mississippi by Andrew Milstead
Economic Feasibility of Alternative Crops in Northeast Iowa to Sustain Family Incomes by Kendal Quandahl
An Investment Analysis of Planting Sweet Cherries in Washington by Michael Rattray
A Feasibility Study of the Expansion of Swine and Management for Iowa State University’s AG450 Farm by Skyler Rinker
Inter-generational Transition Strategy Assessment: The Case of Rosburg Farms by Britney Rosburg
Beef Replacement Heifer Decision Tool by John Sachse
Role and Perceptions about Communication: The Case of New Product Development in the Animal Health Industry by Adam Tjernagel
Economic Feasibility of Post-Harvest Marketing: Construction of Grain Storage in East Central Iowa (Abstract only) by Jordan Uthoff
Family Farm Succession: A Case Study of ABC Dairy by Corey Van Otegham
The Economic Impact of Free Trade Agreements with Asia on the U.S. Pork Industry by Lindsey Ahlen
Straightbred and Composite Progeny’s Impact on Cowherd Economic Performance by Darren Blew
Case Study for the European Green Deal by Adam Carruthers
Cost Analysis on Shipping Bananas via Ocean Vessel Versus Truck (Abstract only) by Matt Chen
Forest Products Industry Risk Based Lending Guidelines by Cary Fry
Understanding and Increasing Right First Time (RFT) Performance in a Production Environment: A Case Study by Carrie Gregoire
A Strategic Approach to Reducing Mycoplasma Testing Costs by Zach Gregoire
Exploration of Strategic Expansion of Hanslovan Livestock Co. by Jordan Hanslovan
An Economic Analysis of the Value of Grazing Winter Cover Crops by Todd Higgins
A Make vs Buy Truck Logistics Decision for Grain Companies by Matt Irsik
Micro Feeding Machines in the Dairy Industry by Carl Kass
Awareness Assessment of Safe-Guard® in the U.S. Cattle Industry by Tiffany Ligtenberg
A Transportation and Location Optimization Model: Minimizing Total Cost of Oilseed Crushing Facilities in Kansas by Shauna Nicole Luna Meiners
Factors Influencing Premiums on Local Wines: An Exploratory Assessment of Kansas Wine by Jennifer McDonald
Analysis of Yields and Profitability of Utilizing Blended Soybean Seed in Kansas by Dustin Newlin
Assessing Business Models for the Local Food Market in the Pacific Northwest by Christopher Patterson
Mango Butter Financial Feasibility Analysis: Value Added in the Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India by Sita Pendurthi
Analysis of Automation of Bulk Packaging Line at Wixon Inc. by Eric Putnam
Sales, Parts, and Service Performance Evaluation Tool by Travis Schieltz
Soil Testing and Nutrient Application Practices of Agricultural Retailers in the Great Lakes Region by Theresa Sisung
Simulation Models of Bank Risk Management by Kelley Ayres
Determining Capital Adequacy for a Community Bank’s Agricultural Loan Portfolio by Kevin Black
Impact of Ethanol Plants on Kansas Land Values by Curtis Cretin
A Framework to Develop an E-Commerce Strategy Selling Products Online for Agriculture Manufacturers by Brett Goodman
The Development of a Conceptual Benchmarking Tool Representing Big Data and Agricultural Technology Adoption on the Farm by Jacob Maurer
Turning Corn Silage Analysis into Economic Value for the Beef Industry by Brook Mitchell
Feasibility Study on a Brand Extension within AgriGold by Andrew Montgomery
Measuring Satisfaction of Siteone Landscape Supply Customers in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas by Claudia Montoya Nunez
Variable Crop Residue Management by Brian Myers
Income and Bean Consumption Patterns in Zambia by Winnie Pele
Feasibility of a Terms Bank for Small Horsepower Tractors by Colin Peterson
Net Present Value Analysis of an Automated Grain Aeration System Technology on Stored Corn by Paul Popelka
Milk Quality Analysis in Southwestern Uganda by Hamid Rutaro
Enhancing Grain Marketing Decisions: Farm Breakeven Analysis and Grain Sales Management by Nick Sousek
Enhancing Competitiveness of a Small Scale Poultry Egg Production Farm in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Zephyrin Tshibambe Ndjibu
Farmland Valuation: A Net Present Value Approach Using Simulation by Chris Westergard
Order Fulfillment Processing of a Multi-Zone Warehouse by Kurt Anderson
A Business Plan for Wheat State Distilling by David Bahre
Illinois Basis Regression Models by Jacob Bailey
Market Segmentation to Become the Partner of Choice by Tara Deines
Developing a Dealer Customer Support Center Strategy by Jarah Hauger
Net Income, Risk and Business Plan for Hauger Farm by Michael Hauger
Profitability Drivers of Farmer Cooperatives: A Dupont Model Analysis by Chris Hines
Measuring Cost Effectiveness of Product Wheels in Food Manufacturing by Emilie Jensen
Evaluating Financial Risk with Investment Guidelines by Lauren Kornmann
Self-Propelled Forage Harvester Sales Analysis by Geremy Larson
Evaluation of Product Support Sources by Joseph Mosier
An Analysis of the Modeling Used to Determine Customer Satisfaction by Kyle Patten
The Effects of Individual Crop Payments on the Cost of Food by Nicole Peter
Direct Payment Subsidies and the Impact on Farm Land Prices: A Cross-Country Comparative Evaluation by Magnus Rupp
Wholesale Value Uncovered: Implementing Effective Marketing Strategy and Tactics to Enhance Customer Perception by Dan Scheetz
Efficiency of Combine Usage: A Study of Combine Data Comparing Operators and Combines to Maximize Efficiency by Janel Schemper
Distribution of U.S. Beef Exports in the International Market by Heather Tenhoff
An Employee Assignment Optimization Model Exploring Cross-Training and Specialization through Multiple Management Strategies by Christy Wipperfurth
Brazil Farmland Price Volatility in Distinct Production Regions by Emerson Wohlenberg
Probability of Default Rating Methodology Review by Lance Zollinger
Analysis of Machine Failure Codes and the Impact on Customer Satisfaction by Aaron Bartholomay
Introducing New Retail Products into the Market by Emily Barwick Bass
Could it Have Been a Success if They Had built it? A Reflective Assessment of the ABC Farm Business Plan by Angela Bausch
Impacts of Property Tax Policy on Illinois Farmers by Bill Bodine
Potential for Methane Digesters on U.S. Dairy Farms by Dana Brooks
Factors Influencing Aftermarket Parts Sales in China: The Case of an American Manufacturer by Chris Bursiek
Pathways to Blue Oceans: The Case of Three Agritech Companies by Mario Cervantes
Identifying the Finance Skills Sets Needed for a Large Multi-National Agricultural Company by Nanci Daesch
Feasibility of Commercial Instant Noodle Production in Argentina: A Journey to a Fascinating Value-Added Product by Juan Finelli
Impacts of the Recession and Horse Slaughter Ban on the U.S. Thoroughbred Industry by Brandon Garrett
Feasibility of Diesel-Electric Hybrid Drives for Combine Harvesters by Grant Good
Assessing Regional Volatility and Estimating Regional Cotton Acres in the United States by Beth Holmes
Going from a Private to Public Company and the Impact on Revenue Recognition by Alexandra Jecrois Madrid
A Logistics Optimization Study for Garden City Co-Op, Inc. by Michael Kempke
Evaluating Farm Management Strategy Using Sensitivity and Stochastic Analysis by Sally Long
Business Continuity Management for an Agribusiness Company: A Case Study from West Africa by Tene Mouphtaou
Drivers of Trader Participation in Bean and Cowpea Marketing by Lydia Mtchotsa
Value Accruing to Zambia’s Bean Supply Chain Participants by Martin Mwansa
Comparative Investment Analysis for Small-Scale Broiler and Layer Enterprises in Zambia by Sosthenes Mwansa
Determining the Appropriate Capital Level for Farm Credit Mid-America by Nathan Perry
A Look at Elevator Characteristics and Basis Values by Paul Pommer
Feasibility of Custom Strawberry Farming in Oceanside, California by Ronald Vargas
Comparative Grain Storage Analysis by Christopher Wagner
Comparative Analysis of Errors in Pre-Pick and Bulk Order Volumes at Frito-Lay by Jamaa A Ali
Consumer Motivations and Barriers towards Purchase of Local Beef by Sarah Bernard
Potential for Poultry Slaughterhouse near States with Large Number of Laying Hens by Jose Castillo
Make or Buy, Feasibility of Intermediate Good Production by Mark Davis
General Merchandising LLC’s Colleagues’ Perceptions of the JMTP Program and its Effectiveness: The Case on How to Produce Effective Leaders by Travis Davis
Precision Agriculture Adoption by Growers in South Central Nebraska by Tyrell Fickenscher
Taking a Chinese Agricultural Company Public in the United States: The Case of Yongye by Larry Gilmore
Feasibility of Building a Greenfield Contract Manufacturing Plant by Marvin Goertz
Inbound Wheat Railcar Loading Optimization: An Opportunity Cost Study for ConAgra Mills by Erin Jordan
Effects of FluidGro on Centennial Ag Supply: Implementing Effective Marketing Strategies to Enhance Sales and Profitability by Brandon Laws
Damaged Starch in the Flour Mill: How to Reduce the Electricity Bill by Charles Loubersac D'Hotel
Financial Performance Comparison for ABC Farm by Kevin Newkirk
Foreign Investment Location Screening Using an Investment Index by Christina Pepple
A Financial Analysis of Placing Fixed Grain Assets in Northern Kansas by Seth Post
A Feasibility Study of a Diesel Maintenance Program at North Arkansas College by Matt Shekels
Trend Yields and the Crop Insurance Program by Matthew Smith
Analysis of Pickle Packaging Equipment by Chris Witt
Make or Buy Analysis for Cooked Sausage Products by Peter Ausloos
Commodity Pork Price Forecasting for Hormel Fresh Pork Sales Team by Cortney Bally
Banana Transshipment Model by John Brasington
Marketing Georgia-Grown, Forage-Fed Beef by Brian Cigainero
Establishing Price and Profit at Ehmke Seed by Tanner Ehmke
Dairy Price Risk Management Analysis by Josh Engelmann
VSR Performance in the Chicago Wheat Futures Contract by Adam Flavin
Child Mortality: The Impacts of Food Safety and Tertiary Education by Debra Frey
Analysis of Raw Potato Sorting Technology on a Potato Chip Line by Audra Geiger
Optimizing Wheat Blends for Customer Value Creation: A Special Case of Solvent Retention Capacity by Nikolas Haas
Analysis of a Cooperative Dairy Producer Risk Management Program by Travis Heiman
Value Optimization of Sow By-Products through New Business Development by Teresa Oium-Zube
Creating Value with Equity Management at Ag Valley Cooperative by Kevin Nielsen
Productivity Intervention and Smallholder Farmers: The Case of Ghana’s Cocoa Abrabopa Program by Fred Phillips
What is the Value of a Health Verified Program? By Kash Tucker Schumacher
Factors Affecting the Annual Unit Sales Volume of Combines in the United States by Benjamin Q. Smith
Strategy for De-Commoditizing a Commodity: Focusing on Replacement Filters by Nate Smith
Competitive Factors Affecting the Expansion of Greenfield Elevator Sites by Michael Wisner
From Rice Fields to Red Light Districts: An Economic Examination of Factors Motivating Employment in Thailand's Sex Industry by Cori Wittman
Improving Community Connection to its Youth: The Case of Wabaunsee County by Abby Amick
Determining How to Increase Premium Honey Smoked Turkeys Selling Potential Based on Flavor Reformulation by Derrick Coleman
Exploring Employee Preferences for the Farm Credit System Incentive Program by Autumn Crider
The Feasibility of Crop Insurance Agency Acquisitions by Bill Davis
Quality Perception in a Meat Department of a Retail Store by Juan Garza
Fed Cattle Sourcing Methods Assessment for Uruguayan Packers by Virginia Guardia
Online Cash Grain Exchange: Examining Factors Impacting the Level of Web-based Trades and Potential Future Adaption of Mobile Technology by Kevin Heikes
An Analysis of Factors Influencing Wheat Flour Yield by David Mog
Growing the Footprint of Traditional Grain Origination by Dustin Ploeger
Location Strategy within the Dealer Channel by Stanley Sikora
A Business Plan for a 600-Acre Farm and 300-Head Commercial Cow Herd in South-Central Idaho by Joshua Staley
An Optimization Model: Minimizing Flour Millers’ Costs of Production by Blending Wheat and Additives by Philippe Steffan
Hedonic Bull Pricing Models: Estimating the Value of Traits of Bulls Sold Following Performance Testing by Daren Stephens
Improving Production Agriculture Efficiencies and Profitability through the Development of New Planting Technologies by Steven Turner
Statistical Analysis of Pre-Employment Predictive Indexing Within the Farm Credit System by Timothy Ulrich
Evaluating the Economic Feasibility of Anaerobic Digestion for Kawangware Market Waste by James Arati
New Grain Discharge Terminal at Santos Port, Brazil by Mauro Bergerman
Considerations for Direct Tanker Loading on Dairy Farms by Earl Biggers, Jr.
Flour Moisture Control for Maximum Water Addition by Chad Bontrager
The Economics of Going Paperless: The Case of Container Freight Company by Rebecca Bradwell
Survey of Business Management Factors Associated with Mixed Animal Veterinary Practice Size and Growth by Amy Brusk
Strategic Planning as a Differentiating Factor in Performance by D. Clair Doan
Effects of Inflation and Interest Rates on Land Pricing by Jacob Harmon
The Economics of Bagoss Cheese Production in Bagolino, Italy by Piercarlo Marletta
Analysis of Solar Power Generation on California Turkey Ranches by Rick Palermo
Real Estate Advertising in Today's Auction Industry by Douglas Regehr
Response to Population in Corn Hybrids with Specific Characteristics by Nathan Schroeder
Preparing Industry Leaders: An Evaluation of Former AFA Participants’ Workplace Skills by Leslie Svacina
The Economics of an Alternative Bio-energy Feedstock - The Case of Jatropha Curcas by Meng Y. Tee
Determining Effective Communication Strategies for Kansas Wheat Producers to Improve Willingness to Pay for Services by Marsha Boswell
Competitive Edge: Cattle Marketing for the 21st Century by Sarah Chess
FCV TOTAL: An Analysis of Leadership Development Best Practices and Recommendations by Kate Duke
Transforming Mature Industries into Growth Industries: The Case of U.S. Peanuts by Emmanuel Foko
Production of Ethanol from Corn: Is it Still a Good Investment in Brazil? By Catia Jorge
Developing a Procurement Support Tool for a Laundry Soap Bar Manufacturing Facility in Venezuela by Miguel Marcano
Estimating the Value of Carcass DNA and Performance EPD’S for Gelbvieh Bulls at Auction by Clay Mead
A Comparison to Methyl Bromide with Two Alternative Treatments: Sulfuryl Fluoride and Heat to Control Stored-Products Insects by Jeannette Muhareb
Great Lakes Pork, Inc. Establishing a Cross-Border Pork Production Company by Joel Phelps
A Business Plan and Strategy for Taste St. Louis Catering and Vending by Paula Prindiville
Financial Analysis of an Oat Mill Location and Timing of the Investment by Michael Schuele
A Study of Hybrid Seed Corn Pricing by Brent Schwenneker
Stephenson Enterprises: A Business Plan by Edward Stephenson
Determining the Impact of Semolina Extraction Rate with Low Hard Vitreous Kernel Durum Wheat by Bradley Swartz
The Total Delivered Cost of Sieved Red Raspberries: A Procurement Optimization Model by Misty Trumble
The Impact of Ethanol Driven Corn Price on the Cow-Calf Industry by Marcella Warner
Value of Map Sharing Between Multiple Vehicles in the Same Field While Using Automated Section Control by Jeffrey Bennett
Alternative Strategic Financial Plans for Garden City Co-Op by Barry Brant
The Benefit of an Effective Safety Program in the Agribusiness Industry by Christopher Carey
Product Selection for a Start-Up Animal Health Company by Ryan Dunn
Performance of Female Hedge Fund Managers by Stacie Garvert
Financial Feasibility of a 2500 Sow Weaned Pig Operation by Brent Heid
A Business Plan and Strategy for Big Sky Shires and Equine Services by Leanne Hoagland
Maximizing Co-products Net Income at Western Sugar by Michael Hofer
Characteristics Influencing the Historical Performance of U.S. Mutual Funds by Young Jung
Transforming Belmont Estate: A Strategic Plan by Shadel Nyack-Compton
Comparative Analysis of Origin vs. Destination Ethanol Plants by Charles Sauerwein
The Adoption of Good Manufacturing Practices in Grain Elevators by Sarah Velasquez
A Feasibility Study of Operating a Sheep Dairy in Central Iowa by Kathryn Venard
Demographic Factors Contributing to the Rise in Food-Away-from-Home Expenditures by Sandra Alton
Feasibility Study of a 100-Million Gallon Ethanol Plant in Des Moines, Iowa by Nathan Broders
Strategic Alliance Evaluation and Development for Specific Assets of Agri Cooperative and Select Business Partners by Tyson Chick
Feasibility Study: Converting a Conventional Feed Mill to Organic Production by Michelle Evosovich
Bimbo Bakeries USA Productivity Savings Project by Melissa Frick
Factors Influencing Consumption of Traditional Domestic Beer in the U.S. by Zach Gaines
Winning Bid Decision Determination: The Use of Combinatorial and Reverse Auctions as Price by Keith Harris
An Analysis of the Economic Feasibility of a Pistachio Processing Facility by Michael Kusmak
Developing a Coffee Venture Capital Investment Fund in Colombia by Diego Lozano
An Economic Analysis of the Increasing Energy Cost Threat on Horticultural Vocational Rehabilitation Training Programs by Heather May
Predicting Supplies of Chicken Boneless Breast Trimmings in the U.S. by Rod McNally
Organic Transition Schemes for a Morris County Kansas Grain Farm by Russell Moore
Vietnam Market Analysis & Opportunities for Increased Feed Grain Imports by Kimberly Rameker
The Economics of Corn Cob Cellulosic Ethanol for Northwest Iowa by William Schany
Chicago Board of Trade Ethanol Contract Efficiency by Jim Zook
Trade Policy Simulation and Welfare Analysis Using a Partial Equilibrium Model: The Case of Bovine Meat in Morocco by Oussama Alaoui
Michigan Greenhouse and Nursery Financial Study by Cindy Birchmeier
Chinese Meat Consumption by John Borchers
Online Transaction Fees and their Impact on Conversion by Chris Carver
Net Present Value Analysis of Plant Investment to Add Capacity by Travis Gullickson
Utilizing Economics Order Quantity in a Multiple Input and Output Facility to Manage Inventory Flow by Craig Hagood
Commodity Indemnity Funds: Alternatives for Wyoming by Keith Kennedy
Factors Influencing Producer Participation In Agritourism Ventures: A Survey by Dave Mace
Analysis of Rail Rates for Wheat Rail Transportation in Montana; Comparing Rates in a Captive Market to One with More Intramodal Competition by Matthew McKamey
Economic Impacts and Influencers of Milk Quality by Cameron Nightingale
Empirical Yield Probability Distributions, De Minimus Yields, and Insurance incentives in Wheat by Alex Offerdahl
Cross Hedging Feed Ingredients by Angie Pierce
Financial Performance Profile and Evaluation of Alternative Equity Management Programs for Farmers Cooperative Equity Company by Andy Smarsh
Estimating a Brazilian Demand Function for Wheat Imports by Walter Von Muhlen Filho
Finding a Position for a Firm to Succeed in the Seed Industry by Thomas Carlson
Reaction to and Potential Economic Impact of a Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in Kansas by Debbie Clough
An Assessment of Customer Service at Lanoha Nurseries: A Quantitative Analysis by Michael Fink
Market Study of Retail Fueling Sites in Yellowstone County Montana by Mike Frame
A Decision Model to Determine Class III Milk Hedging Opportunities by Travis Holt
Analysis of Defects Associated with Leaks on Skid Steer Loaders by Clint Imel
Florist Attitudes Towards Roses from Ecuador by Pilar Jativa
Benefits of Flour Storage as Related to Process Efficiencies in Milling by Brent Johnson
The Effect of Intermittent Vaccination of the Beef Cow Herd on Herd Production by Todd Marsh
Review of the PIC Agent Program by Erich Olson
The Economics of Irrigated Pasture Using Management Intensive Grazing Versus Traditional Cropping Systems in East Central Idaho by Mark Orchard
Causes of Retail Pull in Nebraska Counties and Towns by Rex Nelson
Planning for Future Generations by Justin Ringler
Specialty Coffee Expansion in Traditional Retail: Lessons from Non-Traditional Retailers by Alison Rosenblum
Economies of Scale in the Farm Credit System by Jess Thompson
The Impact of International Trade On Beef Prices In the United States by Marilyn Vass
Extracting and Refining the Adjustments for Appraising Non-Irrigated Farmland by Evan Winchester
Farmers' Markets in California by Eliana Cobos
Analysis of Performance Measurements & the Effects on Plant Output by Randy Dalinghaus
The Relationship Between the Age Structure and the Size of Farm Operations in Kansas, 1974-1997 by Cathy Forshee
A Feasibility Study of a Farm Management Association for Northeast Louisiana Farmers by Yvonne Goodman
Improving Efficiency in the Chappell / Lodgepole Branch of Adams Bank & Trust by Shannon Grapes-Kelly
Understanding the Determinants in Ag Loan Pricing by Robert Irlbeck
Lessons Learned in Operating a Niche Aroma Chemical Distribution Company by Essien Ita
Avian Influenza: Impact on the Poultry Industry in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam by Timothy Loh
A Comparison of Louisiana Regional Auction Markets and Video Cattle Auction Prices by Alana Nichols
The Potential and Structure for an OEM Dealer Owned "All-Makes" Parts and Service Center by Dave Rock
Determining the Probability of Default of Loans In the Seventh Farm Credit District by Laura Roessler
U.S. Apple Prices: The Impact of China's Increased Apple Production and the U.S.A. Tariff on Chinese Apple Juice Concentrate by Mark Seitz
Oilseeds Exports from the Americas to China by Mercedes Firpo Casado De Achaval
Who is More Likely to Receive Welfare Assistance: Iowa Natives, Newcomers, or Immigrants? By William Arce
Competitive Positioning in the Cattle Handling Industry by Fred Armstrong
Alternative Value Discovery to Negotiated Pricing of Live Cattle by Tracy Brunner
Value Creation in Nebraska Local Farm Supply and Grain Marketing Cooperatives by Doug Claussen
Analysis of Toll Blending Industrial Bakery Mixes and the Effect to Firm Value by Walden Hodges
Estimating the Effects of Animal Health on the Performance of Feedlot Cattle by Max Irsik
Implications of a Renewable Fuels Standard by Ted Monoson
Assessment of the Chilean Beef Market and Consumer Perceptions Towards Imported Beef by Lautaro Perez Rocha
The Determinants of Supervised Agricultural Experience Program Participation Trends In Iowa, 1991-2001 by Mike Retallick
International Marketing Plan for Original Juan Specialty Foods by Leah Suellentrop
Financial Ratio Benchmarks for Kansas Farms 1995 to 2004 by Mark Winger
Does An Artificial Neural Network Constitute A Profitable Trading Platform for Kansas City Hard Red Winter Wheat by James Bosley
Developing A Soybean Variety Retirement Tool and Product-Line Management Tool by Steven Brody
An Employee Handbook and Management Plan for Hoxie Feedyard, Inc. by Scott Foote
The Impact of Downstream Firm Exit on the Texas Rice Market by Bill Golden
A Study of Marketing Issues with Organic Milk by Ray Hammarlund
Introduction of Electronic Payment Tools to Maximize Cost Savings, Returns and Controls on Small Dollar Purchases by Wendell Hockens
The Effects of Cleaned Wheat on Milling Performance by Jeff Hole
The Development of a Malt Pellet Merchandising Program by John Larkin
Social Capital and Land Reform in Cambodia by Cristina Mansfield
A Study of the Potential for Telesignos to Invest in Fresh-Cut Fruit Processing by Carlos Piana
A Comparative Study of Business Structure and Financial Performance of Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota Cooperatives by David R. Spencer
Agent Performance and Customer Satisfaction: Results from Florida Cooperative Extension by Bryan Terry
The Analysis of Fund Position Data as a Tool in Commodity Price Prediction by Brian Tison
Quality Variation of Chinese Feed Ingredients by Jason Yan
U.S. Trade Embargos and Cash Grain Prices by Kurt David
Control of Sericea Lespedeza in the Flint Hills by Richard Fechter
An Analysis of the U.S. Boneless Beef Trim Industry with Economic Effects and Supply Estimates by Michael Miller
United Spring Bakers: Vertical Integration In Hard Red Spring Wheat and Par-Baked Dough Industries by Bret Oelke
Economies of Scale in Finishing Cattle by Rich Porter
Estimating Farm Financial Risk using a Stress Test/Value at Risk by Steve Stephens
Economic Analysis of the Dairy Environmental Cooperative by Michael Vogt