Darrel Good
Darrel Good
advisory analysis crop earlier included minimum programs released results total year
A minimum of 23 advisory programs were included in the analysis each year. A total of 41 programs were included for at least one year. The results for 1995-2003 were released in earlier reports, while results for the 2004 crop year are new.
accuracy accurate august forecast forecasts market measure period private regardless sensitive somewhat time
The forecasting comparisons for soybeans were somewhat sensitive to the measure of forecast accuracy considered. One measure showed that private market forecasts were more accurate than USDA forecasts for August regardless of the time period considered. Another measure showed just the opposite.