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Analysis and Comparison of Alternative Estimations of Crop Yield Probability Distributions

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  • Toland, Gerald Jr
  • Schmiesing, Brian H.
  • Black, J. Roy

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  • Toland, Gerald Jr & Schmiesing, Brian H. & Black, J. Roy, 1989. "Analysis and Comparison of Alternative Estimations of Crop Yield Probability Distributions," WAEA/ WFEA Conference Archive (1929-1995) 244976, Western Agricultural Economics Association.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.244976
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    1. Toland, Gerald D. Jr. & Schmiesing, Brain H. & Black, J. Roy, "undated". "A Comparison of Crop Yield Coverage Plans for Multiple Peril Crop Insurance," 1990 Annual meeting, August 5-8, Vancouver, Canada 271049, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).

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