Cross-Commodity Perspective on Contracting: Evidenc e from Mississippi
Table 1. Use of Contracting by Agricultural Producers
Commodity % Value Under Contract | ||
1993 |
1998 | |
Corn |
12.3 |
13.1 |
Soybeans |
12.4 |
12.2 |
Wheat |
6.8 |
N/A |
Cotton |
32.7 |
50.6 |
Vegetablesa |
47.4 |
45.5 |
Fruits |
56.7 | |
Cattlea |
18.4 |
25.3 |
Hogs |
42.9 | |
Poultry |
89.4 |
94.9 |
a Vegetables and Fruits were reported together in 1993; Cattle and Hogs were reported
together in 1993.
Source: USDA and Perry and Banker.
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