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Using Options to Hedge Farm and Ranch Inputs
(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 ...
Managing Your Farm and Ranch Operation
(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 ...
The Current Credit Situation and Coming Cost-Price Squeeze
(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 ...
Milk Futures, Options and Basis
(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
(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 ...
Adding Value to Agricultural Products
(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 ...
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.
Farm and Ranch Business Management Functions
(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.
Specifications of Futures and Options Contracts
(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 ...
Niche Marketing
(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 ...