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This study presents the results of an analysis of changes in air fares and service levels in North Dakota after passage of the Airline Deregulation Act.

The objectives of this paper were primarily two-fold. First, a descriptive analysis of rail rates for wheat from North Dakota was performed. Second, applicable rail costs of a typical wheat movement from North Dakota were calculated.

This report presents the grain drawing capabilities and plant upgrade analysis of the Mooreton-Dwight Cooperative.

This report represents a continuation of analysis concerned with the patterns and methods of distributing grains and oilseed from North Dakota.

The analyses that follow are concerned with four investment alternatives: 1) purchase of tractor/trailer rig; 2) lease of tractor/trailer rig; 3) purchase of jumbo covered hopper car; and 4) lease of jumbo covered hopper car.

The purpose of this analysis was to attempt to isolate the effects of unit train output on railroad costs.

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)...

The general objective of this paper is to develop and test an evaluative framework for feasibility analysis of grain dependent short line railroads.

The purpose of this paper is to examine changes in the grain pricing practices of railroads in the Upper Great Plains pre- and post-Staggers. This paper will attempt to determine if any observable pricing practice changes have taken place and if product and geographic competition have been effective...

The purpose of this paper is to identify transportation issues and research needs from a geographical and institutional perspective. The four areas of emphasis as suggested by the title are as follows: 1) The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, its creation, governance, purpose and a comparison...