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A Nonparametric Efficiency Analysis for a Sample of Kansas Swine Operations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 April 2015

William W. Rowland ,
Michael R. Langemeier ,
Bryan W. Schurle  and
Allen M. Featherstone
William W. Rowland
Affiliation:
Andersen Consulting, Kansas City, Missouri
Michael R. Langemeier
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
Bryan W. Schurle
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
Allen M. Featherstone
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
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Abstract

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.

Keywords

cost frontierfarrow-to-finishminimum efficient scaleoverall efficiency

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Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics , Volume 30 , Issue 1 , July 1998 , pp. 189 - 199
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Copyright © Southern Agricultural Economics Association 1998

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