Suppose We Really Did it Differently—Dairy Policy in 2007
14th Annual National Workshop for Dairy Economists and Policy Analysts
Charleston, SC
April 25-26, 2007
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The Workshop brochure may be downloaded here. | ||
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The program registration may be downloaded here. | ||
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The Participant List may be downloaded here. | ||
You should register for the workshop by calling Pam Staub (607) 255-7827 at Cornell University or filling out the form above. The registration fee for the program is $300. The hotel for the workshop is the Embassy Suites Airport/Convention Center in North Charleston, SC. Rooms are available by calling (843) 747-1882.
| Slides | Paper | Wednesday, April 25, 2007 | |
| 7:00 | Registration and Breakfast--Provided | ||
| 8:15 | Welcome--Andrew Novakovic, Cornell University | ||
| 8:15 | Session I: Milk Price Discovery, Alternatives to the Product Formula--Hal Harris, Clemson, moderator | ||
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Principal Paper--Mark Stephenson, Cornell University | |
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Discussants--Paul Christ and Richard Langworthy | ||
| 10:00 | Break | ||
| 10:15 | Session II: Coordinating Value Across Milk Uses or Classified Pricing of Milk for Manufacturing--Number of classes, Number of Components, Advance Pricing--Andrew Novakovic, Cornell University, moderator | ||
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Principal Paper--Bob Cropp, University of Wisconsin |
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| Discussants--Bill Curley, Sue Taylor and Erick Metzger | |||
| 12:00 | Lunch--Provided | ||
| 1:30 | Session III: Coordinating Values Across Space or Regional Class I and Blend Prices; Transportation Credits vs Class I Differentials, Pooling --Cary Herndon, Mississippi State, moderator | ||
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Principal Paper--Andrew Novakovic, Cornell University | ||
| Discussants--Jeff Sims, Ernie Yates and Elvin Hollon | |||
| 3:30 | Break | ||
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4:00 | Session IV: The Evolving Implications of the WTO for Farm Policy --Jonathon Coleman, U.S. International Trade Commission | |
| 5:00 | Adjourn | ||
| 5:30 | Reception and hosted bar--Provided | ||
| Thursday, April 26, 2007 | |||
| 7:00 | Breakfast--Provided | ||
| 8:00 | Welcome--Ronald Knutson, Texas A&M | ||
| 8:15 | Session V: Farm Bill Safety Nets, Counter Cyclical Payments, Green Payments--Ronald Knutson, Texas A&M, moderator | ||
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Principal Paper-FAPRI Baseline and Options Discussion--Scott Brown, FAPRI | ||
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The Politics of the Farm Bill, Ag Budget, Farm Bill Process & Prospect--Ralph Chite, Congressional Research Service | ||
| 10:00 | Break | ||
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10:30 | Principal Paper-Implications of Corn Markets and Ethanol for Dairy and Other Livestock--David Anderson, Texas A&M | |
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Session VI: Is There Something Between Orders and Deregulation--Andrew Novakovic, Cornell University and Marvin Beshore, Attorney at Law | |
| 12:00 | Adjourn | ||