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A Nonparametric Efficiency Analysis for a Sample of Kansas Swine Operations

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  • Rowland, William W.
  • Langemeier, Michael R.
  • Schurle, Bryan W.
  • Featherstone, Allen M.

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This study evaluates the economic competitiveness of a sample of Kansas farrow-to-finish operations by estimating relative firm efficiency using nonparametric mathematical programming techniques. Measures of technical, allocative, scale, economic, and overall efficiency are then related to farm characteristics to identify sources of efficiency. Results indicate that overall efficient farms produce a high quantity of pork per litter, produce a portion of their own feed grains, generate a large portion of their income from swine and other livestock enterprises, and have a lower debt-to-asset ratio.

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  • Rowland, William W. & Langemeier, Michael R. & Schurle, Bryan W. & Featherstone, Allen M., 1998. "A Nonparametric Efficiency Analysis for a Sample of Kansas Swine Operations," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 30(1), pages 189-199, July.
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