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Wheat Variety Selection to Maximize Returns and Minimize Risk: An Application of Portfolio Theory

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: This research shows that a portfolio of wheat varieties could enhance profitability and reduce risk over the selection of a single variety for Kansas wheat producers. Many Kansas wheat farmers select varieties solely based on published average yields. This study uses portfolio theory from business investment analysis to find the optimal, yield-maximizing and risk-minimizing combination of wheat varieties in Kansas.

Source: Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics

DOI: 10.1017/s107407080000328x

Authors: Andrew Barkley, Hikaru Hawana Peterson, James Shroyer

Institution: Kansas State University

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural economics and policies

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2120873078

FWCI: 4.131

Cites: 43

Cited by: 50

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