This analysis is based on our econometric models. These models have full simultaneity between the agricultural-related sectors allowing for feedback between the two sectors. In addition, the model fully accounts for the supply and demand in the agriculture input sector. No other company had this modeling capability; not for agriculture, not for agricultural related sectors, and not for the non-farm business sectors in the economy.

Below are some of the types of scenarios we have analyzed for our clients:

Macro
Soft v. hard landing in U.S. economy
Alternative monetary and fiscal policy in the United States
Change in foreign monetary and fiscal policy
Various oil price scenarios

Trade
Impact from World Trade Organization policy
Regional Trade Agreements

Weather and Disease
Foot and mouth disease
BSE Implications
Transposing yield patterns into the future

More details on our Farm Policy modeling can be found by viewing: Econometric Modeling