How much should agribusiness investors focus on the development of complex contractual arrangements with farmers when trying to implement a new product or innovation in the agricultural sector in developing countries? The analysis of the introduction of grape tomato...
During our Ph.D years, Dr. Giri and I had unconditionally assumed that most crop producers are production and market savvy. Due to the nature of our respective research projects at the time, we never really got involved with extension activities, which would have...
I review and draft a lot of contracts. Many of these agreements are in the ag technology space, which presents unique drafting challenges. First and foremost, the subject matter of these agreements — personal information, data collection, license grants — is often...
Article Hannah, D., Treen, E., Pitt, L. & Berthon, P. (2016). “But you promised! Managing consumers’ psychological contracts.” Business Horizons, 59(4), 363-368. Reviewer Dr. Scott Downey, Associate Director and Professor Summary Research on...
Building Long-term Relationships with Specialty Crop Producers From AgriMarketing Magazine - One of the major challenges for specialty grain buyers is developing long-term relationships with producers in which both parties understand each other’s needs. Production...
Teaching Note to Accompany Which Way to Grow at MBC Farms Download This Resource Categories: Agribusiness, FinanceTags: 2004, Case Study, cole ehmke, Contracts, craig dobbins, dairy industry, financial ratios, high value crops, michael boehlje, net present value, npv,...
Going My Way? From Feed and Grain Magazine - Within the United States and around the world, the American feed and grain industry rolls on the wheels of trucks and trains, and rides in the holds of barges and ships. Transportation is vital to our business — that of...
Read Between the Lines of Contract Farming Bill From Purdue News - Legislation protecting farmers from confusing grain and livestock contracts is being bandied about in Congress and state capitals across the country. While well-intentioned, the proposals may not help...
