@article{finch_vann_wells_fisher_brown_2020, title={Impacts of lower-leaf removal timing, number, and nitrogen application to flue-cured tobacco}, volume={6}, ISSN={["2374-3832"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.20059}, DOI={10.1002/cft2.20059}, abstractNote={Abstract The removal and exclusion of lower‐stalk tobacco ( Nicotiana tobacum L.) from harvest continues to be encouraged by industry. Very little information addresses the timing aspect of leaf removal, specifically when it occurs near floral initiation. Research was conducted in 2016 and 2017 to evaluate each possible treatment combination of two lower‐leaf removal programs (0 and 8 leaves/plant), three removal timings (2 wk before topping, at topping, and 2 wk after topping), and two N application rates (0 and 10 lb/ac). Soil plant analysis development (SPAD) measurements consistently revealed a lighter leaf color in treatments consisting of leaf removal 2 wk before topping, regardless of N application rate. Foliar cured leaf samples from upper‐stalk positions also contained less total N when eight leaves (2.25%) were removed relative to zero leaves (2.32%). These results indicate that subsequent N fertilizer application did not supply N as efficiently as remobilization from lower, older leaves. In the 8‐leaf removal program, both cured leaf yield and value declined by 27% relative to the 0‐leaf program. Despite significant losses in yield and value, the 8‐leaf program completely eliminated lug grades of tobacco. Leaf removal timing and N application rate did not affect yield, quality, value, or grade distribution. Our results suggest that there is no agronomic or cost to removing lower leaves 2 wk before or after topping; however, commercial farmers may find this information to be of use from a time management perspective, should they decide to implement this practice.}, number={1}, journal={CROP FORAGE & TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT}, publisher={Wiley}, author={Finch, Camden E. and Vann, Matthew C. and Wells, Randy and Fisher, Loren R. and Brown, A. Blake}, year={2020} }
 @article{finch_vann_fisher_wells_brown_2019, title={Lower-Leaf Removal and Nitrogen Application Programs for Flue-Cured Tobacco Production}, volume={111}, ISSN={["1435-0645"]}, DOI={10.2134/agronj2018.10.0637}, abstractNote={1933 AbstrAct With a current global over-supply of flue-cured tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.), tobacco producers in North Carolina have been encouraged to remove the lowermost leaves prior to harvest due to their low value in manufactured products. The objective of this research was to compare lower-leaf removal programs. Research was conducted in 2016 and 2017 to quantify the agronomic effects of three lower-leaf removal programs (0, 4, and 8 leaves plant–1) and the subsequent delivery of four N application rates (0, 5.6, 11.2, and 16.9 kg N ha–1 above base recommendation). All treatments combinations were applied during the early flowering stage of growth (8–10 wk after transplanting), when plants were approximately 120 cm tall. Programs absent of leaf removal generally produced the highest cured leaf yield. The addition of 16.9 kg N ha–1 increased yield when compared to lower N application rates within the 4-leaf removal program. Nitrogen application did not affect yield in the 8-leaf removal program. Cured leaf value was greatest in the 0-leaf removal program (USD $10,131 ha–1) and was reduced in the 4and 8-leaf programs by $1611 and $2645 ha–1, respectively. Lower-stalk positions were nearly eliminated in the 8-leaf removal program, while the 4-leaf removal program reduced their presence by more than 50%. Ultimately, if these programs are to be encouraged or required by industry, the removal of four leaves per plant proved to be more practical when paired with additional N, due to moderate yield reduction and lower-stalk leaf production.}, number={4}, journal={AGRONOMY JOURNAL}, author={Finch, Camden E. and Vann, Matthew C. and Fisher, Loren R. and Wells, Randy and Brown, A. Blake}, year={2019}, pages={1933–1939} }
 @article{nellenbach_guzzetta_brown_2018, title={Analysis of the structural and mechanical effects of procoagulant agents on neonatal fibrin networks following cardiopulmonary bypass}, volume={16}, ISSN={["1538-7836"]}, DOI={10.1111/jth.14280}, abstractNote={Essentials The standard of care (SOC) for treating neonatal bleeding is transfusion of adult blood products. We compared neonatal clots formed with cryoprecipitate (SOC) to two procoagulant therapies. The current SOC resulted in clots with increased stiffness and decreased fibrinolytic properties. Procoagulant therapies may be a viable alternative to SOC treatment for neonatal bleeding.}, number={11}, journal={JOURNAL OF THROMBOSIS AND HAEMOSTASIS}, author={Nellenbach, K. and Guzzetta, N. A. and Brown, A. C.}, year={2018}, month={Nov}, pages={2159–2167} }
 @article{brown_rucker_thurman_2007, title={The end of the federal tobacco program: Economic impacts of the deregulation of US tobacco production}, volume={29}, ISSN={["1058-7195"]}, DOI={10.1111/j.1467-9353.2007.00378.x}, abstractNote={In 2004, Congress ended the sixty-six-year-old federal tobacco program, effectively deregulating production and prices. With deregulation came a buyout package, with cigarette manufacturers agreeing to pay more than $3 billion in present value to quota owners and farmers. While the dollar values of compensation payments are known, the effects of the historic legislation on tobacco markets are uncertain. We examine these effects and their welfare consequences. We also consider the appropriateness of the buyout payments under alternative views of economic damages due to the quota system's demise. Copyright 2007, Oxford University Press.}, number={4}, journal={REVIEW OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS}, author={Brown, A. Blake and Rucker, Randal R. and Thurman, Walter N.}, year={2007}, pages={635–655} }
 @article{jordan_bailey_barnes_bogle_bullen_brown_edmisten_dunphy_johnson_2002, title={Yield and economic return of ten peanut-based cropping systems}, volume={94}, ISSN={["0002-1962"]}, DOI={10.2134/agronj2002.1289}, abstractNote={Research was conducted in North Carolina at two locations from 1997 through 2000 to determine net returns of 10 cropping systems during a 4-yr cropping cycle that included peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.), cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.), soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.], and corn (Zea mays L.). Cylindrocladium black rot [caused by Cylindrocladium parasiticum] (CBR) increased when soybean was included in the rotation sequence or when peanut was grown continuously. The CBR-resistant cultivar NC 12C increased yield compared with the susceptible cultivar NC 7 when this disease was present. Cotton was a better rotation crop than corn at one of two locations with respect to peanut yield and gross economic value in the final year of the study. Net returns were substantially lower when peanut was marketed for export in the current federal program rather than at the quota price. However, the profitability ranking among cropping systems changed little regardless of marketing system. Crop yield and net return were influenced by crop selection, weather conditions, and commodity prices during the 4 yr.}, number={6}, journal={AGRONOMY JOURNAL}, author={Jordan, DL and Bailey, JE and Barnes, JS and Bogle, CR and Bullen, SG and Brown, AB and Edmisten, KL and Dunphy, EJ and Johnson, PD}, year={2002}, pages={1289–1294} }
 @article{rezitis_brown_foster_2001, title={Dynamic factor demands for US cigarette manufacturing under rational expectations}, volume={33}, DOI={10.1080/00036840122398}, abstractNote={The rational expectations approach to adjustment cost models for factor demand is used to develop a dynamic model for US cigarette manufacturing. In the present study dynamic production modelling is extended to the case of multiple outputs. This analysis is the first to address cigarette manufacturing allowing for the possible influence of quasi-fixed factors, multiple outputs and rational expectations. Short-, intermediate-, and long-run factor demands are estimated and the presence of adjustment costs tested for in US cigarette manufacturing. The results indicate that there are significant adjustment costs associated with adjusting tobacco stock but not with adjusting the capital stock. Cigarettes produced for exports appear to differ in their marginal cost of production from cigarettes produced for sale in the US market.}, number={10}, journal={Applied Economics}, author={Rezitis, A. N. and Brown, A. B. and Foster, W. E.}, year={2001}, pages={1301–1311} }
 @article{rezitis_foster_brown_1999, title={A cost function approach to dynamic duality: An application to the US cigarette manufacturing industry}, volume={50}, DOI={10.1111/j.1477-9552.1999.tb00798.x}, abstractNote={The dynamic duality econometric approach with the case of multiple outputs is applied to the US cigarette manufacturing industry to test for the presence of adjustment costs and quasi-fixed inputs with regard to stocks of capital and tobacco. Capital and tobacco stocks are found to be quasi-fixed inputs and the empirical results indicate that there are significant adjustment costs associated with adjusting these inputs. Short- and long-run own- and cross-price elasticities of factor demands are estimated for domestic and imported tobaccoes, materials, tobacco stocks, and capital. Output demand elasticities are also estimated. The two outputs, cigarettes produced for export and for the US market, are examined for equality of marginal costs. No evidence of differences in marginal costs was found. There is evidence that government restrictions on advertising have negative effects on output demand.}, number={1}, journal={Journal of Agricultural Economics}, author={Rezitis, A. N. and Foster, W. E. and Brown, A. B.}, year={1999}, pages={106–123} }
 @article{rezitis_brown_1999, title={Pass-through of exchange rates and tariffs in Greek-US tobacco trade}, volume={21}, ISSN={["0169-5150"]}, DOI={10.1016/S0169-5150(99)00033-X}, abstractNote={Abstract The paper examines the extent to which exchange rate and unit tariff changes are passed-through in US import prices of unmanufactured Greek oriental tobacco. The results indicate partial pass-through of exchange rates and tariffs. Exchange rate pass-through is about 0.272 and tariff pass-through about 0.185. One possible reason for the partial pass-through is oligopoly in tobacco exporting. Oligopoly would imply that depreciation of the drachma relative to the US dollar benefits tobacco exporters operating in Greece. A second possible reason is a possible correlation between exchange rates premiums paid to tobacco exporters in previous agricultural policies. An important implication of this possible correlation is that Greek tobacco prices may be more sensitive to exchange rate changes under the current agricultural policy.}, number={3}, journal={AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS}, author={Rezitis, AN and Brown, AB}, year={1999}, month={Dec}, pages={269–277} }
 @article{brown_snell_tiller_1999, title={The changing political environment for tobacco -- implications for southern tobacco farmers, rural economies, taxpayers, and consumers}, volume={31}, DOI={10.1017/s1074070800008579}, abstractNote={Abstract The farm level economic implications of the political turmoil surrounding tobacco are examined. Tobacco ranks first in crop receipts in the Southeastern United States. Free market advocates typically want to eliminate the tobacco program because of its cartellike nature. Health advocates want to maintain the program because it limits tobacco production. Cigarette manufacturers tolerate the program because of the political support they receive from program stakeholders. The effects of cigarette price increases with and without a program are examined. Whether or not the program is maintained in the face of declining tobacco demand has significant implications for Southern agriculture.}, number={2}, journal={Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics}, author={Brown, A. B. and Snell, W. M. and Tiller, K. H.}, year={1999}, pages={291} }
 @article{rezitis_brown_foster_1998, title={Adjustment costs and dynamic factor demands for US cigarette manufacturing}, volume={18}, ISSN={["0169-5150"]}, DOI={10.1016/S0169-5150(98)00038-3}, abstractNote={Abstract Following the approach of Berndt, Fuss, and Waverman, a dynamic model for U.S. cigarette manufacturing is developed and factor demands estimated. Tobacco and capital stocks are treated as quasi-fixed inputs. The results indicate that there are significant adjustment costs associated with adjusting tobacco stocks, but not with adjusting the capital stock. Short-run, intermediate-run, and long-run output constant elasticities are estimated for inputs in cigarette production. Demand for U.S. tobacco by U.S. cigarette manufacturers is found be more inelastic than shown by previous studies using static models. Cigarettes produced for export appear to differ in their marginal cost of production from cigarettes produced for the sale in the U.S. market.}, number={3}, journal={AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS}, author={Rezitis, AN and Brown, AB and Foster, WE}, year={1998}, month={May}, pages={217–231} }
 @article{brown_cole_alphin_1998, title={Ultra narrow row cotton: economic evaluation of 1996 BASF field plots}, volume={1}, number={1998}, journal={Beltwide Cotton Conferences. Proceedings}, author={Brown, A. B. and Cole, T. L. and Alphin, J.}, year={1998}, pages={88–91} }
 @article{brown_1995, title={CIGARETTE TAXES AND SMOKING RESTRICTIONS - IMPACTS AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS}, volume={77}, ISSN={["0002-9092"]}, DOI={10.2307/1243817}, abstractNote={The effects of recently proposed increases in cigarette excise taxes and smoking restrictions on tobacco prices and quantities, quota lease rates, and revenues to tobacco-producing areas are analyzed. The price elasticity of demand for U.S. cigarette exports is estimated. Proportionally similar increases in smoking restrictions or cigarette taxes are shown to have effects of similar magnitude on cigarette consumption. A policy of reducing price instead of the quantity produced is found to minimize the impact of increased taxes and smoking restrictions on revenues to tobacco-producing areas.}, number={4}, journal={AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS}, author={BROWN, AB}, year={1995}, month={Nov}, pages={946–951} }