Corinne Alexander

Agribusiness professionals are concerned that there's been a decline in the number of farmers who make purchases based on their read more

Agribusiness professionals are concerned that there's been a decline in the number of farmers who make purchases based on their long-standing relationships with businesses. Our study shows they are correct and provides insight into how today's farmer makes those decisions.

What we found was that age was a significant predictor in Bt corn adoption. We found as producers get older read more

What we found was that age was a significant predictor in Bt corn adoption. We found as producers get older and gain experience they are more likely to adopt Bt corn rootworm, but once they reach about age 48 they become less likely to adopt the technology.

Agribusiness professionals are concerned that there's been a decline in the number of farmers who make purchases based on their read more

Agribusiness professionals are concerned that there's been a decline in the number of farmers who make purchases based on their longstanding relationships with businesses. Our study shows they are correct and provides insight into how today's farmer makes those decisions.