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University Outlook Programs: A Review and Some Suggestions

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Conducting an outlook program appears to be simple. The aim of outlook is to accurately predict future economic conditions and to rapidly disseminate this information to producers, agribusiness firms and/or consumers, to help them make intelligent production, purchasing and marketing decisions. But those involved know that the appearance of simplicity in conducting an outlook effort is deceiving. Outlook work is frustrating—sometimes gratifying-just as often, humiliating.The focus here is upon outlook programs in agricultural economics department of the land-grant universities. The role of USDA in outlook work is discussed only in the context of its support of state efforts.

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  • Harris, H. M., 1976. "University Outlook Programs: A Review and Some Suggestions," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 8(2), pages 139-144, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jagaec:v:8:y:1976:i:02:p:139-144_01
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    1. Kastens, Terry L. & Schroeder, Ted C. & Plain, Ronald L., 1998. "Evaluation Of Extension And Usda Price And Production Forecasts," Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Western Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 23(1), pages 1-18, July.
    2. Harris, Harold M., Jr., 1985. "Discussion: Role Of The Southern Agricultural Economics Association In Extension," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 17(1), pages 1-3, July.
    3. Holmes, M.R., 1977. "Predictive Models For Southern State Cattle Inventories," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 9(2), pages 1-4, December.

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