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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 ...
Introduction to Futures Markets
(2009-01-07)
An introduction to futures markets, this publication describes the history of the markets, defines terminology and offers advice on how to use futures effectively in farm marketing programs.
North American Free Trade and U.S. Agriculture
(1999-06-23)
The use of trade agreements to achieve both domestic and international trade policy objectives is increasing. This may cause either more market access and rising exports, or more import competition and lower prices. This ...
Knowing and Managing Grain Basis
(1999-06-23)
Understanding trends and/or tendencies in basis movement can help a producer make good decisions for minimizing basis risk. This publication discusses the basis itself, its variability, how to track it, and how to manage ...
Hedging With a Put Option
(1999-06-23)
Put options are a pricing tool with considerable flexibility for managing price risk. This publication discusses some put option basics, how put options work and how to use them.
Leasing vs. Buying Farm Machinery
(2009-06-01)
Equipment leasing has gained favor with farmers and ranchers in recent years. This publication discusses how to determine lease cost and analyzes lease vs. purchase options. An example of such an analysis is included.
Managing Risk in a Dynamic World Economy
(1999-06-23)
This publication provides an overview of the globalization of U.S. agriculture, with special emphasis on implications for risk management. To be successful in a rapidly changing global environment, farmers will need a clear ...
Managing a Family Budget
(2008-09-16)
Without budgeting, family living expenses may exceed the available income and jeopardize the overall financial goals of the farm and family. This publication offers information on developing a family budget and provides ...
Selling Hedge with Futures
(2009-01-07)
This publication is an introduction to selling a hedge. It defines a hedge and gives case examples on using this risk management tool.
Buying Hedge with Futures
(2009-01-07)
This publication is an introduction to buying a hedge. It defines a hedge and gives case examples on using this risk management tool.