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Using Options to Hedge Farm and Ranch Inputs
(1999-09-29)
A call option is a pricing tool that helps producers manage the price risks associated with farm and ranch inputs. This publication offers a thorough explanation of the way call options work. It includes various strategies ...
The Current Credit Situation and Coming Cost-Price Squeeze
(2009-03-26)
A cost-price squeeze is a situation in which the ratio of prices received to prices paid is declining. The current credit crisis makes it likely that agricultural producers may soon face such a situation. Producers can ...
Milk Futures, Options and Basis
(2001-10-12)
The milk futures and options market enables producers and processors to manage price risk. This publication explains hedging, margin accounts, basis and how to track it, and other fundamentals of the futures and options market.
Milk Pricing
(2001-09-10)
This publication discusses the federal orders that govern the marketing of milk. The production location and form of the milk product affect the way it is priced. The different classes of milk and their prices are explained ...
Adding Value to Agricultural Products
(2009-06-01)
You can significantly increase farm income by adding value to agricultural products and marketing those products effectively. This publication explains how to design a value-added product based on consumer preferences and ...
Livestock Risk Protection-Lamb: New Insurance Program to Help Ranchers Manage Lamb Price Risk
(2008-10-07)
USDA is offering a new insurance program to help livestock producers manage lamb price risk. This publication explains requirements of the program and the way it works.
Niche Marketing
(2009-05-01)
Niche markets are small, specialized markets for goods or services. Agricultural producers have many opportunities for niche marketing, and this strategy can contribute to the profitability of a firm. Examples of niche ...
Grid Pricing of Fed Cattle
(2009-03-02)
There are several value-based fed cattle pricing systems, including formula pricing, price grids and alliances. This publication describes the different cattle pricing methods and helps you decide which is best for you.
Hedging Milk with BFP Futures and Options
(1999-06-23)
Basic Formula Price (BFP) milk futures and options can be used to hedge, or lock in, milk prices in order to manage milk price fluctuations. This publication offers information on futures contracts, basis, cash settlement ...
Human Resource Management: Employee Attraction and Selection Guide
(2009-04-08)
Successful managers know that recruiting and training key personnel is critical to the health of any business. This publication discusses the five steps to recruiting and selecting the best employees.