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The Texas AgriLife Extension Service publishes research‑based information to help people improve their lives, businesses and communities. Most publications are available as pdf documents and can be viewed online at the Texas AgriLife Extension Bookstore (http://agrilifebookstore.org).
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Item The 2009 Outlook for Texas Rural Land Values(2009-03-26) Klinefelter, Danny A.; JWFarm income in 2009 will likely decline from previous years, and the value of rural land is likely to flatten out also. Producers need to increase their emphasis on financial and risk management.Item Adding Value to Agricultural Products(2009-06-01) Anderson, David P.; Hanselka, Daniel; JWYou 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 how to build a business plan for such a product.Item After the Conservation Reserve Program: Economic Decisions with Farming and Grazing in Mind(2009-04-07) Cearley, Kenneth A.; Amosson, Stephen H.; Warminski , Patrick; Jones, DeDe; Kenny, Nicholas; LAAs Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts begin to expire, landowners must decide to re-enroll the land in the program, convert it back to crops or leave it in permanent cover for grazing and for wildlife. This publication is one of a series exploring those options. 6 pages, 2 photos, 6 tablesItem After the Conservation Reserve Program: Economic Decisions with Wildlife in Mind(2009-04-07) Cearley, Kenneth A.; Amosson, Stephen H.; Warminski , Patrick; Jones, DeDe; LAAs Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts begin to expire, landowners must decide to re-enroll the land in the program, convert it back to crops or leave it in permanent cover for grazing and for wildlife. This publication is one of a series exploring those options.Item After the Conservation Reserve Program: Land Management with Wildlife in Mind(2008-11-25) Cearley, Kenneth A.; Kowaleski, Chuck; LAWhen contracts for the Conservation Reserve Program expire, landowners must find profitable ways to manage their properties. These management decisions affect wildlife and habitat. Former CRP land can be returned to crop or livestock production and still be managed to benefit wildlife, and wildlife enterprises themselves can be viable options.Item Agricultural Trade and the U.S. Economy(1999-06-23) McCorkle, Dean; Taylor, Timothy G.; Fairchild, Gary F.; Harris, Harold M.; Rosson, C. Parr; JWAs U.S. government support to agriculture declines, understanding the economic impacts of agricultural trade and how markets and competition are affected will take on added importance for farmers, agribusinesses, policy makers, and agricultural leaders. This publication discusses why there is international trade, the fallacy of lost jobs and the perception of America's lost industrial competitiveness.Item Alternative Farm Business Models(2009-03-26) Klinefelter, Danny A.; JWDuring economic downturns, producers need to consider alternative ways of doing business. This publication looks at such possibilities as sharing services and personnel and forming marketing co-ops and other joint entities.Item Balance Sheet -- A Financial Management Tool(2008-09-16) Klinefelter, Danny A.; JWA balance sheet is a statement of the financial condition of a business at a specific time. This publication briefly discusses the balance sheet, its uses, and how to evaluate it.Item Basic Business Structures: Sole Proprietor, Joint Operating Agreements and Partnerships(2008-10-08) Thompson, Bill; Polk, Wade; Hayenga, Wayne; JWThis publication explains various ways farm and ranch businesses can be structured, including sole proprietorship, joint operations, and general and limited partnerships.Item Basic Marketing of Texas Cotton: Forward Contracts, Cash Sales, Marketing Pools, and the USDA Loan Program(2006-10-10) Robinson, John; Park, John; Smith, Jackie; Anderson, Carl; DBThis publication explains basic marketing alternatives for cotton producers, including forward contracts, cash sales, marketing pools and USDA loan programs.Item Beef Cattle Marketing Alliances(2000-09-13) Sartwelle III, James D.; Davis, Ernest E.; Mintert, James R.; Borchardt, Rob; VJThis 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 run, producers are advised to maintain flexibility in their herds and learn all they can about different pricing structures.Item Being Prepared to Borrow(2003-01-06) Klinefelter, Danny A.; JWAlmost all farmers and ranchers rely on credit at times. Before approaching a lender, certain information must be gathered and decisions made. The 12 questions in this publication lead the prospective borrower through this preparation process.Item Borrowing in a Risky Environment(2008-10-28) Klinefelter, Danny A.; McCorkle, Dean; JWCredit is a requirement for farming and ranching enterprises. Nowadays, lending institutions are requiring more and better information about enterprises before credit will be extended. This is a guide to the documentation you will need for a loan package.Item Business Entity Planning(2008-10-10) Thompson, Bill; Hayenga, Wayne; JWThere are a number of ways farm and ranch businesses can be structured, including partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, and others. This publication explains how the structure of a business affects estate planning, management, taxes and other issues.Item Business Plans for Agricultural Producers(2008-10-17) McCorkle, Dean; Bevers, Stan; JWA 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 in developing plans that can help them make decisions and sell the feasibility of their businesses to bankers and other investors.Item Buying Hedge with Futures(2009-01-07) Welch, Mark; Kastens, Terry L.; JWThis publication is an introduction to buying a hedge. It defines a hedge and gives case examples on using this risk management tool.Item Cash Flow Projection for Operating Loan Determination(2009-02-04) Klinefelter, Danny A.; McCorkle, Dean; JWA 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.Item Child Labor in Texas Agriculture(2005-04-28) Smith, David; BWWorkers under age 18 involved in agriculture have a disproportionate rate of injury and death when compared to older workers. This publication explains potential risks to young agricultural workers as well as the laws designed to protect these under-age workers.Item Child Labor in Texas Agriculture (Spanish)(2005-04-28) Smith, David; BWWorkers under age 18 involved in agriculture have a disproportionate rate of injury and death when compared to older workers. This publications explains potential risks to young agricultural workers as well as the laws designed to protect these under-age workers.Item Considerations When Using Grain Contracts(2000-04-07) Wisner, Robert; McCorkle, Dean; JWGrain 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.