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Contracts as a Risk Management Tool
(1999-04-15)
About one-third of the total value of U.S. agricultural production is produced under contract arrangements. This publication explains marketing and production contracts, and gives specific detail about contracts in swine ...
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.
Crop Revenue Coverage (CRC)
(2008-10-17)
Crop Revenue Coverage guarantees a stated amount of revenue based on commodity futures prices. This publication explains how CRC works and gives examples based on harvest price scenarios.
Group Risk Plan (GRP) Insurance
(1999-06-09)
Group Risk Plan Insurance helps producers manage risk by insuring them against widespread loss of production. The insurance is described in detail, and examples are given for various yields and prices.
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 ...
Establishing a Birding-Related Business
(2000-05-04)
Birdwatching is the fastest growing outdoor recreational activity in the U.S. This guide is for persons planning a business that caters to birdwatchers. It is based on research in Texas and across the country, and includes ...
Selecting and Working with a Broker
(2008-10-17)
Producers who wish to trade futures or options contracts will need to work with a broker. These tips can help in selecting a broker and in forging a good working relationship.
Seasonality and Its Effects on Crop Markets
(1999-07-12)
Understanding crop seasonality can improve a producer's marketing skills and options. The causes of seasonality and its effects on price changes are discussed.
Crop Insurance Terms and Definitions
(2008-10-17)
This publication is a glossary of terms used by the crop insurance industry. There are definitions for terms used in crop insurance documents and for terms pertaining to coverage levels, farming, reports, units and parties ...
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 ...