Browsing Current Extension Publications Archive by Author "Anderson, David P."

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    • Adding Value to Agricultural Products 
      Anderson, David P.; Hanselka, Daniel (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 ...
    • Cheese Prices 
      Schwart Jr., Robert B.; Anderson, David P.; Knutson, Ronald D. (2003-08-25)
      Cheese prices are derived from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Market News, the National Agricultural Statistics Service, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. This publication explains the process of cheese pricing. ...
    • The Current Credit Situation and Coming Cost-Price Squeeze 
      Welch, Mark; Robinson, John; Amosson, Stephen H.; Falconer, Lawrence; Bevers, Stan; Anderson, David P. (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 ...
    • Farm and Ranch Business Management Functions 
      McCorkle, Dean; Anderson, David P. (2009-02-04)
      This publication discussess several management functions, including organization, staffing and direction and control. Suggested activities help managers learn how to implement these functions in their farm and ranch businesses.
    • Grid Pricing of Fed Cattle 
      Schroeder, Ted C.; Hogan, Robert J.; Anderson, David P. (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 
      Anderson, David P.; McCorkle, Dean; Schwart Jr., Robert B.; Jones, Rodney (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 ...
    • How USDA Forecasts Production and Supply/Demand 
      Anderson, David P.; O'Brien, Daniel; Welch, Mark (2009-06-01)
      USDA publishes crop supply and demand estimates for each month. Producers, merchandisers, processors, traders and other market participants rely on this information when making their buying and selling decisions. This ...
    • Human Resource Management: Employee Attraction and Selection Guide 
      Fogleman, Sarah L.; Anderson, David P.; McCorkle, Dean (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.
    • Livestock Risk Protection-Lamb: New Insurance Program to Help Ranchers Manage Lamb Price Risk 
      Pena, Jose G.; Thompson, Bill; Bevers, Stan; Anderson, David P. (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.
    • Managing Your Farm and Ranch Operation 
      Anderson, David P.; McCorkle, Dean; Schwart Jr., Robert B.; Tomaszewski, Michael A.; DeLano, Fred D. (1999-09-21)
      A good manager invests time in careful planning, which includes developing a vision and a mission statement to guide the business enterprise. This publications discusses management of finances, people, equipment and land ...
    • Milk Futures, Options and Basis 
      Haigh, Michael; Stockton, Matthew; Anderson, David P.; Schwart Jr., Robert B. (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 
      Anderson, David P.; Haigh, Michael; Stockton, Matthew; Schwart Jr., Robert B. (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 ...
    • Niche Marketing 
      McCorkle, Dean; Anderson, David P. (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 ...
    • Specifications of Futures and Options Contracts 
      Welch, Mark; Robinson, John; Anderson, David P. (2009-06-01)
      To use futures and options, you must understand how such contracts are specified. This publication features complete descriptions of the contract specifications for both futures and options as they are used for agricultural ...
    • Using Options to Hedge Farm and Ranch Inputs 
      Anderson, David P.; McCorkle, Dean; Schwart Jr., Robert B.; O'Brien, Daniel (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 ...