Current Extension Publications Archive

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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). Printed copies of many publications also are available and can be ordered from the Bookstore.

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Browsing Current Extension Publications Archive by Subject "Business"

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    Basic Business Structures: Sole Proprietor, Joint Operating Agreements and Partnerships
    (2008-10-08) Thompson, Bill; Polk, Wade; Hayenga, Wayne; JW
    This publication explains various ways farm and ranch businesses can be structured, including sole proprietorship, joint operations, and general and limited partnerships.
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    Business Entity Planning
    (2008-10-10) Thompson, Bill; Hayenga, Wayne; JW
    There 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.
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    Child Labor in Texas Agriculture (Spanish)
    (2005-04-28) Smith, David; BW
    Workers 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.
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    Federal Estate Taxation
    (1999-06-23) McEowen, Roger A.; JW
    The federal estate tax is an excise tax levied on the privilege of transferring property at death. This publication discusses the important issues relevant to understanding estate taxes, such as when and how property is valued for federal estate tax purposes, and what property is included in the decedent's gross estate.
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    Financial and Economic Terms
    (2008-12-05) McCorkle, Dean; Klinefelter, Danny A.; JW
    This publication lists and defines many financial and economic terms with which producers should be familiar.
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    Immigration and Labor Handbook
    (2008-11-20) Palma, Marco; Shingote, Abhishek; Ribera, Luis; Rosson, C. Parr; Falconer, Lawrence; Pena, Jose G.; LA
    Laws governing immigration and labor can affect agricultural operations. This handbook explains how to comply with various immigration and labor laws. Topics covered include the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the green card process, nonimmigrant visas, Social Security no-match letters, federal income tax withholding for farm workers, the employment of minors, and many others.
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    Managing Risk in a Dynamic World Economy
    (1999-06-23) Harris, Harold M.; Benson, Geoffrey A.; Rosson, C. Parr; JW
    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 understanding of risk and how to manage it.
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    Obtaining Disaster Assistance for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed
    (2005-10-11) Brown, Pamela J.; Cavanagh, Joyce; JW
    This publication explains the federal and state assistance programs available to small business owners and persons who are self-employed. There is helpful information about rebuilding a business after a natural disaster.
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    Obtaining Disaster Assistance for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed (Spanish)
    (2007-10-08) Brown, Pamela J.; Cavanagh, Joyce; BW
    This publication explains the federal and state assistance programs available to small business owners and persons who are self-employed. There is helpful information about rebuilding a business after a natural disaster.
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    Organizing a Marketing Club
    (2008-10-21) Smith, Jackie; Waller, Mark L.; Anderson, Carl; Welch, Mark; JW
    A marketing club is a group of people who usually meet once or twice a month with the common goal of increasing their knowledge of marketing and other risk management concepts. This publication offers suggestions for starting successful marketing clubs.
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    Strategic Planning for Landowners
    (2008-09-16) Johnson, Jason; Polk, Wade; JW
    Strategic planning is crucial to the success of any business. This publication explains the planning process, from establishing the mission, to setting goals, to developing a business plan.