Research Reports |
Title: | Structure and Operating Characteristics of the North Dakota Grain Elevator Industry |
Authors: | Kenneth Casavant and Gene Griffin |
Publication Date: | Dec 1983 |
Report #: | DP-47 |
TRID #: | 01789410 |
Keywords: | economic efficiency, freight transportation, grain elevators |
Type: | Research Report – Department Publications |
The overall objective of this report is to inventory the structure and conduct of the grain elevator industry in North Dakota. Specific objectives are to: 1) examine the physical plant of the North Dakota grain elevator industry; 2) review the type and role of functions performed by the elevators; 3) evaluate the use of transportation services by elevator management; and 4) examine changes in selected elevator structure and conduct activities over time.