How USDA Evaluates Weather's Impact on Crops
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a Crop Reporting Board (CRB) which is responsible for making estimates on United States crops. The World Agricultural Outlook Board (World Board), a branch of the USDA, assesses the world crop picture. Since the World Board was established in 1977, a weather monitoring and impact analysis team has been added. Much more specific and accurate reports can be made with the input of this specialized team. The forecasts of the CRB and the World Board have met with mixed reviews, but the forecasts are widely used and accepted.
Publication Name: Futures: Magazine of Commodities & Options
Subject: Business, general
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Year: 1984
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The minority community as a natural business incubator
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The natural business incubator found in minority communities is compared with the formal business incubator. Results show that minority business community perform the same functions as formal business incubators in terms of business formation. Natural incubators provide administrative support services but lack a dedicated physical plant. Business location is also dependent on market considerations.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Research
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0148-2963
Year: 1996
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Minimizing the Impact of Natural Disasters
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Disasters can victimize any sized business. These disasters include weather extremes as well as civil strife. Many companies ignore the possibility of disasters, however. Preparedness in this situation can prevent the ruin of a firm even if it cannot prevent the disaster. The successful disaster plan anticipates every vulnerability. Planning for disaster, step by step, is described.
Publication Name: Small Business Reports
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0164-5382
Year: 1984
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