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Agricultural Trade and the U.S. Economy
(1999-06-23)
As U.S. government support to agriculture declines, understanding the economic impacts of agricultural trade and how markets and competition are affected will take on added importance for farmers, agribusinesses, policy ...
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 ...
Using a Bear Put Spread
(2008-10-07)
The Bear Put Spread is an option spread that combines buying and selling put options of the same contract month. This publication discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this marketing tool.
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.
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 ...