Browsing by Author "Mintert, James R."

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    • Beef Cattle Marketing Alliances 
      Sartwelle III, James D.; Davis, Ernest E.; Mintert, James R.; Borchardt, Rob (2000-09-13)
      This leaflet focuses on the three kinds of beef carcass alliances: breed association-sponsored; commercial; and natural/implant-free. Each is intended to help producers make their operations more profitable. In the long ...
    • Introduction to Futures Markets 
      Mintert, James R.; Welch, Mark (2009-01-07)
      An introduction to futures markets, this publication describes the history of the markets, defines terminology and offers advice on how to use futures effectively in farm marketing programs.
    • Introduction to Options 
      Mintert, James R.; Welch, Mark (2009-01-07)
      Options give the agricultural industry a flexible pricing tool to assist in price risk managment. This publication defines an option and gives a brief introduction to this tool.
    • Knowing and Managing Grain Basis 
      Amosson, Stephen H.; Mintert, James R.; Tierney Jr., William I.; Waller, Mark L. (1999-06-23)
      Understanding trends and/or tendencies in basis movement can help a producer make good decisions for minimizing basis risk. This publication discusses the basis itself, its variability, how to track it, and how to manage ...
    • Livestock Basis 
      Mintert, James R.; Davis, Ernest E.; Dhuyvetter, Kevin C.; Bevers, Stan (1999-06-23)
      Knowledge of historical basis patterns can be useful when estimating expected sale or purchase prices at the conclusion of a futures or options hedge, when evaluating a current cash market quote, and when forecasting cash ...
    • Livestock Seasonal Price Variation 
      Davis, Ernest E.; Sartwelle III, James D.; Mintert, James R. (1999-09-21)
      Seasonal price movements can be measured and used to help in marketing livestock. This publication includes 10-year seasonal price indexes for several livestock categories, and explains how to interpret and use the information.
    • Retained Ownership Strategies for Cattlemen 
      Davis, Ernest E.; Mintert, James R.; McGrann, James M. (1999-06-23)
      Retained ownership, or market integration, involves carrying over a production activity into the next phase of preparation for the marketplace. This publication discusses the advantages associated with this production and ...