Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Author "Rabinowitz, Adam"

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Consumer Willingness-to-Pay for Sweet Grown Alabama Sweet Potatoes

Holley, Julia (2023-07-28)

In this study, we capture consumer willingness to pay for differently labeled and sourced sweet potatoes at Alabama farmers markets using an incentive-based experiment. Data were collected at farmers markets in four ...

An economic analysis of cull cow price trends in Alabama

Richburg, George Jr (2023-04-27)

The objective of this study is to analyze the slaughter cow prices in Alabama from 2004 through 2018 to help cow-calf producers capture the most value for their cull cows based on historical price trends. A producer ...

An Economic Evaluation of Variable Rate Irrigation for Alabama Corn and Soybean Production

Whatley, Hunter (2022-11-29)

The variable rate application of production inputs is a method used by row crop producers to save money and resources. However, this technology comes at a substantial investment cost. This includes the capital investment ...

The Effects of Electricity Billing Structures and Electricity Rates on the Profitability of Solar Photovoltaic Projects: Evidence from Poultry Farms

Garcia Gamez, Jose (2022-07-26)

Increasing prices for fossil fuels contribute to rising electricity prices. This coupled with the drop in the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels has led to a rapid growth in PV adoption. Commercial poultry is a growing ...

Essays in Agricultural and Food Policy: Impact of Crop Insurance on Fertilizer Use, Willingness to Pay a Premium on Beef, and Estimating the Demand for Carbonated Sweetened Beverage

Aguegboh, Ekene (2023-12-04)

In recent years, empirical economic research has witnessed significant advancements. Simple linear regressions have evolved into different applied econometrics toolkits, which cover methods such as difference-in-difference ...

Examining Personal and Farm Debt in Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Filings

Budwig, Jocelynn (2025-07-31) ETD File Embargoed

Chapter 12 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Code is designed to allow farmers to reorganize and restructure their debt in order to continue operating as the debts are repaid to the creditors (Dixon et al., 2002). ...

Examining the Role of U.S. Agricultural Policy on Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Filings and Active Cases

Turrisi, Adrian (2022-05-01)

Farm bankruptcy enables eligible farmers the opportunity to reorganize debts while remaining operational. Providing safety nets for farmers is a long-standing U.S. agricultural policy that has recently reached historic ...

Farmer Mental Health and Rural Stressors

Hudon, Caroline (2022-07-18)

Agriculture has recently suffered from low commodity prices, natural disasters (e.g. droughts and hurricanes), and supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19. These factors influence the physical and mental health of farmers ...

HEARING Safety Across Agricultural Education: A Three-Study Evaluation of Student Perceptions and Understanding of HEARING Safety

Hancock, Garrett (2024-04-24)

The behavior relating to safety practices seen in agriculture, especially involving hearing, highlights a critical concern when examined. This dissertation reviews three studies focusing on the attitudes, perceptions, and ...

Purchasing Cannabidiol (CBD) Products for Children: Current Behaviors and Potential Regulatory Actions in the United States

Bankole, Omolola (2024-08-07)

Following the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, which legalized hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) with less than 0.3% delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), there has been a significant increase in CBD's popularity and market ...

Three Essays in Consumer and Producer Decision-Making: Food Waste, Pesticide Use, and Local Markets

Mitra, Pritam (2025-11-10)

This dissertation examines how individuals and producers make decisions in contexts characterized by uncertainty, imperfect information, and evolving market institutions in the food and agricultural system. Across three ...

Utilizing Farm Savings to Reduce Income Volatility for Southern Row Crop Producers

Pittman, Wilton (2025-07-31) ETD File Embargoed

American farmers continue to operate in a financially volatile industry, experiencing high revenue variability from year to year. A variety of elements, including erratic weather patterns, variable production costs, and ...