Study Group: Agriculture Academic Experts
Council Members in this Study Group: 174
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
Robert CroppProfessor Emeritus
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
Dr. Robert Cropp is a Professor Emeritus at University of Wisconsin and an agricultural economist. He has been associated with the University of Wisconsin system for 41 years where he has specialized in conducting research, providing extension/outreach...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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China is world's fastest growing dairy market: Opportunities for U.S. dairy companies.
August 14, 2008
Analysis by: Robert Cropp, Professor Emeritus,Kiwi giant aims to milk the China cash cow | www.nzherald.co.nz
China is committed to improve the nutrition of its population and dairy products are a major source. China is focusing on expanding its dairy farming and milk production. China is struggling to keep up with the growth in its demand for milk and dairy products.
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Rising commodity costs shrink food firm margins
May 15, 2008
Analysis by: Robert Cropp, Professor Emeritus,Kraft to hike prices to offset rising costs | www.chicagobusiness.com
The price of agricultural products since 2006 has substantially increased the ingredient costs of dairy and other food companies. As a result, dairy and other food companies experienced unfavorable net operating margins in 2007.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Academic / Think Tank Institution (ei)
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Professor
- Program Director
- Department Manager
Related Study Groups
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Fertilizer Purchasers | 248 |
| Agricultural Economists | 74 |
| Agriculture Industry Experts (Japan) | 14 |
| Agricultural Economics Experts (US) | 36 |
| Fertilizers Experts | 185 |
| Beef Processing Experts | 39 |
| Wheat Pricing Trend Experts | 41 |
| Agriculture Experts | 48 |
GLG Live Meetings with this Study Group's Leading Experts (?)
November 11, 2009 | New York
Seminar: Dairy Industry Outlook - Prices on the Rise (New York)October 31, 2007 | Chicago
GLGi: Overview of the Dairy IndustryOctober 24, 2007 | Boston
GLGi: Overview of the Dairy IndustryGLG Webcast: Dairy Industry - Sept. 4, 2008 at 2:00PM EDT/11:00AM PDT
09/04/2008
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