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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.
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 ...
Livestock Seasonal Price Variation
(1999-09-21)
Seasonal price movements can be measured and used to help in marketing livestock. This publication includes 10-year seasonal price indexes for several livestock categories, and explains how to interpret and use the information.
Introduction to Options
(2009-01-07)
Options give the agricultural industry a flexible pricing tool to assist in price risk managment. This publication defines an option and gives a brief introduction to this tool.
Retained Ownership Strategies for Cattlemen
(1999-06-23)
Retained ownership, or market integration, involves carrying over a production activity into the next phase of preparation for the marketplace. This publication discusses the advantages associated with this production and ...
Beef Cattle Marketing Alliances
(2000-09-13)
This leaflet focuses on the three kinds of beef carcass alliances: breed association-sponsored; commercial; and natural/implant-free. Each is intended to help producers make their operations more profitable. In the long ...
Livestock Basis
(1999-06-23)
Knowledge of historical basis patterns can be useful when estimating expected sale or purchase prices at the conclusion of a futures or options hedge, when evaluating a current cash market quote, and when forecasting cash ...