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Obtaining and Using USDA Market and Production Reports
(2008-10-07)
Producers who have superior information hold a distinct marketing advantage over those who do not. This publication lists various sources of marketing and production information and where to obtain them.
Definitions of Marketing Terms
(2008-12-05)
This publication defines many of the marketing terms producers may encounter.
Post-Harvest Marketing Alternatives
(2009-02-04)
The marketing time frame for crops can be divided into three parts--pre-harvest, harvest and post-harvest. This publication focuses on the more common post-harvest marketing strategies using forward contracts, storage, ...
Economic Impact of the Texas Poultry Industry
(2004-12-02)
It is estimated that the Texas poultry industry contributes more than $1.6 billion to the state's economy, according to results of a survey of broiler, egg and turkey producers operating in 2003. Details about industry ...
Farm and Ranch Personnel Management
(2009-05-01)
People--human capital--are an important resource in making a farm or ranch business more competitive in today's business environment. This publication summarizes the ideas about modern personnel management that illustrate ...
After the Conservation Reserve Program: Land Management with Wildlife in Mind
(2008-11-25)
When contracts for the Conservation Reserve Program expire, landowners must find profitable ways to manage their properties. These management decisions affect wildlife and habitat. Former CRP land can be returned to crop ...
Immigration and Labor Handbook
(2008-11-20)
Laws governing immigration and labor can affect agricultural operations. This handbook explains how to comply with various immigration and labor laws. Topics covered include the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, ...
The Minimum Price Contract
(2008-10-17)
A minimum price contract is one of many tools a marketer may use to better manage price and production risk while trying to achieve financial goals and objectives. This publication discusses the advantages and disadvantages ...
Financial Management: The Key to Farm-Firm Business Management
(2008-10-17)
Those who succeed will manage their operations as farm/ranch businesses, with more emphasis on recordkeeping, planning, profitability analysis and repayment-based financing, and with better production and business monitoring ...
Financial and Economic Terms
(2008-12-05)
This publication lists and defines many financial and economic terms with which producers should be familiar.