Ruby Ward

Publications | Book Chapters

• Bailey, D., Ward, R.A, (2016). Economics: Feeding the Forgotten: Agricultural Development for the World's Small-Holder Farmer. The Institute of Self-Reliant Agriculture A Division of Choice Humanitarian

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Fact Sheets

• Rauter, S., Stock, M., Ward, R.A, (2023). Anemone Cut Flower Production Budget, One Field, Northern Utah, 2022.
• Rauter, S., Stock, M., Ward, R.A, (2023). Ranunculus Cut Flower Production Budget, One Field, Northern Utah, 2022. USU Extension
• Rauter, S., Stock, M., Ward, R.A, (2022). Anemone Cut Flower Production Budget, One High Tunnel, Northern Utah, 2022. USU Extension
• Rauter, S., Stock, M., Ward, R.A, (2022). Ranunculus Cut Flower Production Budget, One High Tunnel, Northern Utah, 2022. USU Extension
• Lewis, M., Stock, M., Ward, R., Black, B.L, Drost, D., (2021). Peony Cut Flower Production Budget, One Field, Northern Utah, 2020. USU Extension
• Curtis, K., Drugova, T., Ward, R.A, (2021). Utah Fresh Produce Grower Preferred Drought Management Strategies . USU Extension
• Curtis, K., Drugova, T., Ward, R.A, (2021). Utah Hay and Forage Grower Preferred Drought Management Strategies . USU Extension
• Curtis, K., Drugova, T., Ward, R.A, (2021). Utah Livestock Producer Preferred Drought Management Strategies . USU Extension
• Lewis, M., Stock, M., Ward, R.A, Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2020). Snapdragon cut flower budget for one field. USU Extension
• Lewis, M., Stock, M., Ward, R.A, Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, (2020). Snapdragon cut flower budget for one high tunnel. USU Extension
• Curtis, K., Salisbury, K., Ward, R.A, Durward, C., (2019). Targeting Farmers’ Markets in Utah: Understanding Fresh Produce Pricing. USU Extension
• Curtis, K., Salisbury, K., Pozo, V., Ward, R.A, Durward, C., (2019). What Determines Produce Pricing in Utah?. USU Extension
• Day, S., Drost, D.T, Ward, R.A, (2015). Red Bell Pepper Enterprise Budget for 1 Acre. Utah Agriculture Statistics *
• Day, S., Drost, D.T, Ward, R.A, (2014). Red Bell Pepper With Shade Enterprise Budget for 1 Acre. Utah Agriculture Statistics *
• Ward, R.A, Teegerstrom, T., Hobbs, J., van der Hoeven, G., (2013). Keepseagle Settlement Payment and Your Form 1099 Information Returns. Rural Tax Education (RuralTax.org)
• Bennett, J., Ward, R.A, (2010). Depreciation: Alternative Minimum Tax Considerations*. Rural Tax Education
• Bennett, J., Ward, R.A, (2010). Depreciation: Bonus or Additional First-Year Depreciation (AFYD)*. Rural Tax Education
• Bennett, J., Ward, R.A, (2010). Depreciation: Class Life. Rural Tax Education
• Bennett, J., Ward, R.A, (2010). Depreciation: Cost Recovery Methods and Options. Rural Tax Education
• Bennett, J., Ward, R.A, (2010). Depreciation: Election to Expense Qualifying Assets (Section 179 Deduction)*. Rural Tax Education
• Bennett, J., Ward, R.A, (2010). Depreciation: Special Rules on Pciups, SUVs, Other Autos and Listed Property. Rural Tax Education
• Ward, R.A, (2010). Introduction to Agricultural Federal Tax Issues. Rural Tax Education

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Curriculum

• Curtis, K., Ward, R.A, Larsen, R., (2023). Online Course: Evaluating Profitable Agricultural Enterprises. USU Extension
• Curtis, K., Ward, R.A, Larsen, R., (2022). Evaluating Profitable Agricultural Enterprises. USU Extension *
• Curtis, K., Ward, R.A, Stock, M., (2018). Start-to-Farm. USU Extension
• Ward, R.A, Curtis, K., Salisbury, K., (2017). American Indian Agricultural Business Management Curricula. USU Extension
• Ward, R.A, Curtis, K., Salisbury, K., (2016). American Indian Agricultural Money and Business Management Curricula. USU Extension

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

• Wagner, K.M, Curtis, K., Ward, R., Stock, M., Cultivating Farmers, Connections, and Careers: The Utah Urban and Small Farms Conference Experience. Applied Economics Teaching Resources (AETR)
• Lewis , M., Stock, M., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, Dai, X., Ward, R.A, (2023). Field production methods for season extension of peony ‘Coral Charm’. HortScience, 58:4, 389-394. doi: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16942-22
• Rauter, S., Stock, M., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, Dai, X., Ward, R.A, (2022). Anemone Cut Flower Timing, Yield, and Quality in a High-Elevation Field and High Tunnel. Horticulturae, 9:1, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9010002
• Rauter, S., Stock, M., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, Dai, X., Ward, R.A, (2022). Anemone Cut Flower Timing, Yield, and Quality in a High-Elevation Field and High Tunnel. Horticulturae, 9:1, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9010002
• Rauter, S., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, Dai, X., Ward, R.A, (2022). Overwintering Improves Ranunculus Cut Flower Production in the US Intermountain West. Horticulturae, 8:12, 1128. doi: doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8121128
• Drugova, T., Curtis, K., Ward, R.A, (2022). Producer Preferences for Drought Management Strategies in the Arid West. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, 37, 14-23.
• Curtis, K., Drugova, T., Knudsen, T., Reeve, J., Ward, R.A, (2020). Is Organic Certification Important to Farmers’ Market Shoppers or Is Eco-friendly Enough?. HortScience, 55:11, 1822-1831.
• Forrest, B.W, Coppock, D.D, Bailey, D., Ward, R.A, (2016). Economic Analysis of Land and Livestock Management Interventions to Improve Resilience of a Pastoral Community in Southern Ethiopia. Journal of African Economies, 25:2, 233-266.
• Curtis, K., Allen, K., Ward, R.A, (2015). Food Consumption, Attitude, and Behavioral Change among CSA Members: A Northern Utah Case Study. Journal of Food Distribution Research, 42:2, 3-16.
• Curtis, K., Yeager, I., Black, B.L, Drost, D.T, Ward, R.A, (2014). Market and Pricing Potential for Extended Season Produce Sales. Journal of Food Distribution Research, 45:2
• Ward, R.A, Teegerstrom, T., Hiller, J., (2013). IRS Tax Rules and Native American Producers: One Size Does Not Fit All. Choices the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association's Outlets for Policy and Management, 28:2, 1-6.
• Curtis, K., Ward, R.A, Allen, K., Slocum, S., (2013). Impacts of Community Supported Agriculture Program Participation on Consumer Food Purchases and Dietary Choice. Journal of Food Distribution Research, 44:1, 42-51.
• Hunter, B., Drost, D.T, Black, B.L, Ward, R.A, (2012). Improving growth and productivity of early-season high tunnel tomatoes with targeted temperture additions. HortScience, 47:5, 733-740.
• Ward, R.A, Wysocki, A., Woods, T., (2011). Agribusiness Extension: The Past, Present, and Future?. International Food and Agribusiness Managment Review, 14:5, 125-140.
• Ward, R.A, Drost, D.T, Whyte, A., (2011). Assessing Profitability of Selected Specialty Crops Grown in High Tunnels. The Journal of Agribusiness, 29:spring 2011, 41-58.
• Ward, R.A, Whyte, A., James, R., (2010). A Tale of Two Bees: Looking at Pollination Fees for Almonds and Sweet Cherries. American Entomologist, 56, 170-177.
• Ward, R., Bailey, D., Jensen, R., (2005). An American BSE Crisis: Has it Affected the Value of Traceability and Country-of-Origin Certifications for US and Canadian Beef?. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 8:2
• Ward, R.A, (2005). An American BSE Crisis: Has it Affected the Value of Traceability and Country-of-origin Certifications for US and Canadian Beef?. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, Issue 2, 82
• Ward, R.A, (2005). The Potential Impacts of a Proposed Ban on the Sale of US Horses for Slaughter and Human Consumption. Journal of Agribusiness, Spring, 23
• North, M., Bailey, D., Ward, R.A, (2005). The Potential Impact of a Proposed Ban on the Sale of U.S. Horses for Slaughter and Human Consumption. Journal of Agribusiness
• Heflebower, R., Cerny-Koenig, T., Waters, M., Ward, R.A, (2005). Water-Wise Plant Recognition Program. Journal of Extension
• Ward, R.A, (2004). If You Can't Trust the Farmer, Who Can You Trust? The Effect of Certification Types on Purchases of Organic Produce. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 1 2004, 7
• Ward, R.A, (2003). Consumer Preferences for Public and Private Sector Certifications for Beef Products in the United States and the United Kingdom. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 3 2003, 6
• Ward, R.A, (2000). Strategic Realignment in the Texas Prison System. Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, April 2000, 32, 145-58.

Professional Journal

• Erickson, J., Bailey, D., Ward, R.A, Allen, K., (2013). Analysis of the Sustainability of Selected Targeted NGO Interventions for a Representative Small-Scale Farm Family in Ecuador. Journal of Reviews on Global Economics, 2:2013, 291-306.
• Kratsch, H., Ward, R.A, Shao, M., Rupp, L.A, (2010). Educational Needs and Perspectives on the Future of the Green Industry in Utah. HortTechnology20, 740-750.

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Technical Reports

Research Reports

• Ward, R.A, Salisbury, K., (2016). The Economic Contribution of Agriculture to the Economy of Utah in 2014. Economic Research Institute Report *
• Ward, R.A, Salisbury, K., (2016). The Economic Impact of Utah State University Sponsored Research Programs on the Utah Economy in Fiscal Year 2015. Economic Research Institute Report *
• Ward, R.A, Salisbury, K., (2015). Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Utah: 2014 Economic Impact Report. Economic Research Institute Report *
• Perry, L., Quinonez, J., Salisbury, K., Ward, R.A, (2015). Potential Economic Impacts for Wayne County ASAP Development Priorities. Economic Research Institute Report *
• Ward, R.A, Grullon, A., Walker, L., (2014). The Economic Impact of Utah State University Sponsored Research Programs on the Utah Economy in Fiscal Year 2013. Economic Research Institute Report *
• Ward, R.A, Slocum, S., (2013). An Exploration of the Economic Contribution of Direct Farm Marketing to the Economy of Utah: 2012. Economic Research Institute Report *
• Ward, R.A, Jakus, P.M, Couliably, L., (2013). The Economic Contribution of Agriculture to the Economy of Utah in 2011. Center for Society, Economy and the Environment Research Report
• Ward, R.A, Jakus, P.M, Slocum, S., Coulibaly, L., Walker, L., (2013). The Economic Impact of Utah State University Sponsored Research Programs on the Utah Economy in Fiscal Year 2012. Economic Research Institute Report *
• Ward, R.A, Kim, M., Jakus, P.M, Feuz, D., (2011). An Economic Analysis of Time Control Grazing in Three Creeks, Rich County, Utah. *
• Ward, R.A, Jakus, P.M, Whyte, A., Walker, L., (2011). The Economic Impact of Utah State University Sponsored Research Programs on the Utah Economy. Economic Research Institute *
• Ward, R.A, Jakus, P.M, Feuz, D., (2010). The Economic Impact of Agriculture on the State of Utah. Economic Research Institute *
• Ward, R.A, (2004). How an American BSE Crisis Has Affected the Value of Traceability and Country of Origin Certifications in the US Beef Industry. ERI Study Paper, April *
• Ward, R.A, (2003). Importance of Various Roles and Evaluation Methods of Extension Economists as Viewed by Extension Administrators, Department Heads, and Specialists. ERI Study Paper, September 2003 *
• Ward, R.A, (2003). Enterprise Budget: Costs & Returns per Acre From Growing Tomatoes--2003, 2002. Utah Agricultural Statistics *
• Ward, R.A, (2002). If you can't trust the farmer, who can you trust? The effect of certification types on purchases of organic produce. Utah State University, Logan, UT *
• Ward, R.A, (2001). The effects of certification on willingness to pay for organic produce. Utah State University *

Other Reports

• Rauter, S., Stock, M., Ward, R.A, (2022). Anemone cut flower budget for one high tunnel. Utah Agricultural Statistics and Utah Dept. of Agriculture and Food 2022 Annual Report *
• Rauter, S., Stock, M., Ward, R.A, (2022). Ranunculus cut flower budget for one high tunnel. Utah Agricultural Statistics and Utah Dept. of Agriculture and Food 2022 Annual Report *
• Lewis, M., Stock, M., Ward, R.A, (2020). Snapdragon cut flower budget for one field. Utah Agricultural Statistics and Utah Dept. of Agriculture and Food 2020 Annual Report *
• Lewis, M., Stock, M., Ward, R.A, (2020). Snapdragon cut flower budget for one high tunnel. Utah Agricultural Statistics and Utah Dept. of Agriculture and Food 2020 Annual Report *
• Drost, D.T, Ward, R.A, (2019). Enterprise Budgets Red Peppers with Shade. Utah Agricultural Statistics and Utah Dept. of Agriculture and Food 2019 Annual Report *
• Stock, M., Lewis, M., Ward, R.A, (2019). Peony Cut Flower Budget for One High Tunnel. Utah Agricultural Statistics and Utah Dept. of Agriculture and Food 2019 Annual Report *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Other

Bulletins

• Bailey, D., Ward, R.A, Forrest, B.W, Coppock, D.D, (2014). Can Bush-Clearing, Deferred Grazing, or Camels Help Mitigate Climate-Change Effects for Borana Pastoralists? An Economic Analysis of Potential Interventions.
• Bailey, D., Ward, R.A, (2008). Niche Market Pricing and Strategies for Maintaining Price Premiums: Niche Markets: Assessment and Strategy Development for Agriculture. Western Extension Marketing Committee

Magazine/Trade Publications

• Ward, R.A, (2013). Looking Ahead At Federal Taxes. Idaho Growers and Shippers Associations Annual 2013 Yearbook *
• Ward, R.A, (2013). How Taxes Affect You. Sugar Producer *

Other

• Ward, R.A, Teegerstrom, T., (2015). My Fi Assist. *
• Hunter, B., Ward, R.A, Drost, D.T, (2011). High Tunnel Early Tomato Budget. Utah State University Extension
• Ward, R.A, (2008). Survey of the Green Industry in Utah: A Tool for Focusing Cooperative Extension Programs. Economic Research Institute *
• Ward, R.A, (2005). Agricultural Industry Profile for Cache County Utah. Cache County Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting. Logan, Utah *
• Ward, R.A, (2005). Tax Issues Affecting Farmers and Ranchers 2005. Utah State University in Touch (published as a special insert to the Farm Bureau News) *
• Ward, R.A, (2005). Water-wise Plant Recognition Program. Journal of Extension, February 2005 *
• Ward, R.A, (2004). Costs of installing a Pot-in-Pot Production System for Native Plants-2003. Utah Agricultural Statistics *
• Ward, R.A, (2004). Gallon Native Perennials using a Pot-in-Pot Production System-2003. Utah Agricultural Statistics *
• Ward, R.A, (2004). Growing 3 Gallon Native Plants Using a Pot-in-Pot Production System-2003. Utah Agricultural Statistics *
• Ward, R.A, (2004). Tax Laws and Implications for Cashflows and Financing. Farm Bureau Newsletter *
• Ward, R.A, (2004). BSE Information for Consumers. USU Extension Committee on BSE *
• Ward, R.A, (2003). Uncle Sam Says Purchase a New Tractor. Farm Bureau Newsletter *
• Ward, R.A, (2003). Evaluating Beverage Choices. Consumer Decision Making Contest, Utah 4-H Contests. Utah State University Extension, Logan, Utah *
• Ward, R.A, (2003). Harwood Farm's Sweet Corn. Western Profiles of Innovative Agricultural Marketing, Cooperative Extension Publication AZ1325 *
• Ward, R.A, (2003). Moose Droppings for Sale at Southridge's Farm. Western Extension Marketing Committee Fact Sheet. WEMC FS#8-04 *
• Ward, R.A, (2003). Price insurance program for feeder cattle soon to be available in Utah. Utah Beef Quarterly *
• Ward, R.A, (2003). Why should I choose your garden center? Or, why stop at your shop?. Trunkline. Utah Nursery and Landscape Association *
• Ward, R.A, (2003). Price Insurance Program for Feeder Cattle Soon to be Available in Utah. Utah Beef Quarterly and Utah State University Extension *
• Ward, R.A, (2003). Lighting Costs: Incandescent vs. Fluorescent Lighting in Brooder. Research Project. Utah State University Extension. AG/Poultry/Economics *
• Ward, R.A, (2003). The 2003 Outlook for Vegetables, Fruit, and the Green Industry. Farm Bureau Newsletter *
• Ward, R.A, (2003). New Depreciation Rules for 2003. Utah State University Extension Econ/tax *
• Ward, R.A, (2003). Why Should I Choose Your Garden Center? Or, Why Stop at Your Shop?. Trunkline. Utah Nursery and Landscape Association *
• Ward, R.A, (2002). 'Enterprise Budget: Costs & Returns Per Acre From Growing Tomatoes-2003.'. Utah Agricultural Statistics *
• Ward, R.A, (2002). 'Outlook for Forages and Feed Grains.'. Utah Farm Bureau Magazine *
• Ward, R.A, (2000). 'Harward Farms: A Case Study in Direct Marketing.'. Department of Economics, Utah State University, Logan, Utah *
• Ward, R.A, (2000). 'Southridge Farms: A Case Study in Direct Marketing.'. Department of Economics, Utah State Univeristy, Logan, Utah *
• Ward, R.A, (2000). 'Enterprise Budgets: Hen Turkeys, 7500 Poults.'. Utah Ag. Statistics. *
• Ward, R.A, (1998). 'An Analysis of the N.C. Department of Corrections' Farming Operations (Phase II).'. The Center for Urban Affairs and Community Services *
• Ward, R.A, (1998). 'An Analysis of the N. C. Department of Corrections' Farming Operations (Phase I).'. The Center for Urban Affairs and Community Services. Pub # R-247; Series #98-097-01 *
• Ward, R.A, (1998). 'The 1997 IrrigationSuspension Program for the Edwards Aquifer: Evaluation and Alternative.'. Texas Water Resource Institute, Technical Report No. 178, Texas A&M University *
• Ward, R.A, (1996). 'Progress Report-Texas Department of Criminal Justice Linear Programming Project.'. Unpublished confidential report, Texas A&M University, Department of Economics, College Station *
• Ward, R.A, (1996). 'Progress Report-Texas Department of Criminal Justice Linear Programming Project.'. Unpublished confidential report, Texas A&M University, Department of Economics, College Station *
• Ward, R.A, (1996). 'Progress Report- Texas Department of Criminal Justice Linear Programming Project.'. Unpublished confidential report, Texas A&M University, Department of Economics, College Station *
• Ward, R.A, (1992). 'Feasibilty of a Sheep Dairy in Utah.'. Utah Department of Agriculture *
• Ward, R.A, (1992). 'Feasibilty of a Sheep Dairy in Utah.'. North American Sheep Dairy Association Conference Symposium. *
• Ward, R.A, (1992). 'Farm Flock Sheep Budget.'. Utah Ag. Statistics, Utah Department of Agriculture *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.