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We examined the mentor-protégé relationship and the foundational pillars that make the relationship effective. Through a phenomenological design, we conducted interviews with student leaders to discuss their relationship with their self-identified most significant mentor. Using leader-member exchange and mentor relationship theory as a lens, we used the protégé’s perspective to find what was important for… Continuar leyendo Understanding effective pillars of mentorship for student leader protégés

The integration of science within an agricultural education classroom is very important. This study explored the influences CASE professional development institutes had on the teacher-participant’s perceptions of science integration and inquiry-based instruction. This study utilized a pre and post-test comprised of the integrative science survey and the inquiry-based teaching techniques. We attempted a census of… Continuar leyendo SBAE teachers’ perceptions of science integration and inquiry-based learning

As Career and Technical Education (CTE) propels itself into the 21st century, a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education has been prioritized. While STEM integration has been held in high regard, many employers claim that students lack the necessary STEM-based skills to be successful in an entry-level position. In addition, the STEM… Continuar leyendo Keeping agricultural education relevant for the 21st century: Assessing the perceptions of local CTE administration on STEM skills integration

Abstract The primary objective of this study was to investigate whether the cost of processing cotton using high-speed roller gins is comparable to saw gins. The results from a “true” random effect model estimated using proprietary data voluntarily shared by cotton gins operating in Arizona and California showed that the average cost inefficiency for the… Continuar leyendo Relative cost of ginning cotton using saw, conventional roller, and high‐speed roller gins in the United States

Abstract Both the proportion and expenditure of dining out and takeaway in Taiwan have been increasing year by year. This study investigates the factors influencing the catering service providers (CSPs) procurement of domestically produced or imported food materials. The empirical results showed that the procurement cost, quality, safety, and availability of ingredients were the major considerations… Continuar leyendo Exploring barriers to utilizing local agricultural products in the catering industry

Abstract The transition from subsistence to market-oriented agriculture holds the potential to boost rural economic progress and improve the well-being of the rural poor in developing countries. Despite this potential, there is limited understanding of the key drivers for smallholder commercialization. In this study, we utilize comprehensive three-wave panel data collected from three major maize-producing… Continuar leyendo Beyond subsistence? The role of rural cooperatives in driving smallholder commercialization in Ethiopia

Abstract To guide consumers, wineries need credible attributes about the quality of their wines and its origin. In Spain, protected designations of origin (PDO) guarantee that the wine has been produced in a certain wine region in accordance with specific and officially regulated quality criteria thus providing elements of guarantee to the consumer. The objective… Continuar leyendo Determining the influence of belonging to a wine protected designation of origin on profitability

Abstract Starting in the early 2000s, a boom in demand for agricultural commodities displaced cattle ranching out of the most productive areas of the Pampas’ prairie. The crossbreeds between Angus and Hereford with Brahman, that is, Brangus and Braford, have been successfully adopted across Argentina. However, little is known about the specific bulls’ traits that… Continuar leyendo Economic value of Brangus cattle traits in Argentina

Abstract Countries rich in natural resources are typically major exporters of commodities worldwide. Specialization in such goods may create incentives for certain groups to hinder a country’s institutional development. Therefore, in this article, we investigate the causal relationship between commodity exports and the institutional quality of 49 countries from 1997 to 2022. Given that commodity… Continuar leyendo Are commodity exports a road to weaker institutions? Causal inference through a natural experiment

Abstract Geographical indication (GI) represents the specific good quality and reputation of the regional characteristics of agricultural products, which is a positive approach for stabilizing the export of agricultural products under China’s new “Dual Circulation” pattern. This study used the propensity score matching–double difference (PSM–DID) method empirically testing the effect and mechanism of the mutual… Continuar leyendo Mutual recognition of geographical indications and China’s agricultural exports—On the use of domestic and international markets