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Being Prepared to Borrow
(2003-01-06)
Almost all farmers and ranchers rely on credit at times. Before approaching a lender, certain information must be gathered and decisions made. The 12 questions in this publication lead the prospective borrower through this ...
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.
Price Risk Management in the Midst of a Credit Crisis
(2009-03-26)
Agricultural producers today face volatile markets, tight credit, economic uncertainty and escalating input costs. Understanding and using risk management tools in this environment can reduce much of the price risk and may ...
Alternative Farm Business Models
(2009-03-26)
During economic downturns, producers need to consider alternative ways of doing business. This publication looks at such possibilities as sharing services and personnel and forming marketing co-ops and other joint entities.
Limited Liability Companies and Corporate Business Structures
(2009-01-07)
This publication describes limited liability companies and corporate forms of business organization, including S-Corporations and C-Corporations.
After the Conservation Reserve Program: Economic Decisions with Farming and Grazing in Mind
(2009-04-07)
As Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts begin to expire, landowners must decide to re-enroll the land in the program, convert it back to crops or leave it in permanent cover for grazing and for wildlife. This ...
Wildlife Photography for Fun and Profit: Constructing and Installing Wildlife Photography Blinds
(2006-04-17)
The growing interest in wildlife photography has created opportunities for landowners. By installing well-placed, properly constructed blinds as an aid to photographers, landowners can establish new enterprises for wildlife ...
Child Labor in Texas Agriculture (Spanish)
(2005-04-28)
Workers under age 18 involved in agriculture have a disproportionate rate of injury and death when compared to older workers. This publications explains potential risks to young agricultural workers as well as the laws ...
Child Labor in Texas Agriculture
(2005-04-28)
Workers under age 18 involved in agriculture have a disproportionate rate of injury and death when compared to older workers. This publication explains potential risks to young agricultural workers as well as the laws ...
Basic Business Structures: Sole Proprietor, Joint Operating Agreements and Partnerships
(2008-10-08)
This publication explains various ways farm and ranch businesses can be structured, including sole proprietorship, joint operations, and general and limited partnerships.