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How USDA Forecasts Production and Supply/Demand
(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 ...
Considerations When Using Grain Contracts
(2000-04-07)
Grain contracts can help farmers manage the increasing risks of production and the price volatility of the market. This publication explains grain contracts and how to use them wisely as a risk management tool.
The Multiple Peril Crop Insurance Actual Production History (APH) Insurance Plan
(2008-10-07)
The Actual Production History insurance plan protects against crop losses from a number of causes. All aspects of this insurance are described, including reporting requirements for the producer.
Income Protection (IP) Insurance
(1999-06-09)
The Income Protection program insures producers against lost income from reductions in yield or price. Examples guide the reader through the process of selecting coverage according to different pricing scenarios.
Business Plans for Agricultural Producers
(2008-10-17)
A business plan is a road map for success. It describes a firm's organizational structure, products and services, objectives, financial and marketing plans, strengths and weaknesses. This publication guides business owners ...
Crop Management Factors: What is Important?
(1999-09-29)
Various management factors, including specific practices and the persistence of those practices over time, can greatly influence farm profitability. Some of those factors are managing for high yield or low production cost, ...
Farmland Ownership
(1999-09-25)
Buying land can be difficult for agricultural producers. Determining the value of land is one concern. This publication describes the primary determinants of land value, focusing on land rent and a related measure, ...
Organizing a Marketing Club
(2008-10-21)
A marketing club is a group of people who usually meet once or twice a month with the common goal of increasing their knowledge of marketing and other risk management concepts. This publication offers suggestions for ...
Cash Flow Projection for Operating Loan Determination
(2009-02-04)
A cash flow statement is simply a record of the dollars coming in and the dollars going out of a business. This publication briefly discusses cash flow and gives a cash flow projection for operating loan determination.
The Window Strategy with Options
(1999-06-23)
The window strategy is one of several marketing strategies using futures and options to establish a floor price and allow for upside price potential. It also reduces option premium costs. This publication discusses how the ...