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Wheat Variety Selection: An Application of Portfolio Theory to Improve Returns

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  • Barkley, Andrew P.
  • Peterson, Hikaru Hanawa

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This presentation will report results of research that shows that a portfolio of wheat varieties can enhance profitability and reduce risk over the selection of a single variety. Many Kansas wheat farmers select varieties based on average yield. This study uses portfolio theory from business investment analysis to find the optimal, profit-maximizing and risk-minimizing combination of wheat varieties in Kansas.

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  • Barkley, Andrew P. & Peterson, Hikaru Hanawa, 2008. "Wheat Variety Selection: An Application of Portfolio Theory to Improve Returns," 2008 Conference, April 21-22, 2008, St. Louis, Missouri 37597, NCCC-134 Conference on Applied Commodity Price Analysis, Forecasting, and Market Risk Management.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:nccest:37597
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.37597
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    1. Robert A. Collins & Peter J. Barry, 1986. "Risk Analysis with Single-Index Portfolio Models: An Application to Farm Planning," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 68(1), pages 152-161.
    2. Andrew P. Barkley & Lori L. Porter, 1996. "The Determinants of Wheat Variety Selection in Kansas, 1974 to 1993," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 78(1), pages 202-211.
    3. Peter J. Barry, 1980. "Capital Asset Pricing and Farm Real Estate," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 62(3), pages 549-553.
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