Browsing by Subject "Agribusiness"

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    • Introduction to Futures Markets 
      Mintert, James R.; Welch, Mark (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.
    • Introduction to Options 
      Mintert, James R.; Welch, Mark (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.
    • Knowing and Managing Grain Basis 
      Amosson, Stephen H.; Mintert, James R.; Tierney Jr., William I.; Waller, Mark L. (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 ...
    • Leasing Texas Rangelands 
      White, Larry D.; Whitson, Robert E. (1996-10-25)
      Leasing rangeland for a variety of uses can be a viable alternative to operating the enterprise yourself. This publication gives the landowner sensible guidelines for negotiating a lease, and includes discussions on ...
    • Leasing vs. Buying Farm Machinery 
      Klinefelter, Danny A.; McCorkle, Dean (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.
    • Legal Issues Involving Cash Forward Grain Contracts 
      McEowen, Roger A. (1999-06-23)
      Cash forward grain contracts are subject to some aspects of commercial law that have developed as a result of the increased complexity of business transactions and the conduct of those transactions across state lines. This ...
    • Limited Liability Companies and Corporate Business Structures 
      Thompson, Bill; Polk, Wade; Hayenga, Wayne (2009-01-07)
      This publication describes limited liability companies and corporate forms of business organization, including S-Corporations and C-Corporations.
    • Livestock Basis 
      Mintert, James R.; Davis, Ernest E.; Dhuyvetter, Kevin C.; Bevers, Stan (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 ...
    • Livestock Risk Protection 
      Thompson, Bill; Bennett, Blake; Jones, Diana (2008-10-21)
      Livestock risk protection (LRP) insurance policies protect producers from adverse price changes in the livestock market. This publication explains how LRP works, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these polices, ...
    • Livestock Risk Protection-Lamb: New Insurance Program to Help Ranchers Manage Lamb Price Risk 
      Pena, Jose G.; Thompson, Bill; Bevers, Stan; Anderson, David P. (2008-10-07)
      USDA is offering a new insurance program to help livestock producers manage lamb price risk. This publication explains requirements of the program and the way it works.
    • Livestock Seasonal Price Variation 
      Davis, Ernest E.; Sartwelle III, James D.; Mintert, James R. (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.
    • Making Decisions with Enterprise Budgets 
      Smith, Jackie; McCorkle, Dean; Outlaw, Joe (2000-11-08)
      Enterprise budgets can help farmers and ranchers make better decisions about what products to produce and how to produce them economically. This publication tells how to create and use enterprise budgets and includes an example.
    • Managing a Family Budget 
      McCorkle, Dean; Klinefelter, Danny A. (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 ...
    • Managing Risk in a Dynamic World Economy 
      Harris, Harold M.; Benson, Geoffrey A.; Rosson, C. Parr (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 Your Family Business 
      Klinefelter, Danny A. (2003-04-14)
      Successful management of a family business involves certain practices. This publication discusses those characteristics and offers suggestions for handling common pitfalls.
    • Managing Your Farm and Ranch Operation 
      Anderson, David P.; McCorkle, Dean; Schwart Jr., Robert B.; Tomaszewski, Michael A.; DeLano, Fred D. (1999-09-21)
      A good manager invests time in careful planning, which includes developing a vision and a mission statement to guide the business enterprise. This publications discusses management of finances, people, equipment and land ...
    • Milk Futures, Options and Basis 
      Haigh, Michael; Stockton, Matthew; Anderson, David P.; Schwart Jr., Robert B. (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.
    • Milk Pricing 
      Anderson, David P.; Haigh, Michael; Stockton, Matthew; Schwart Jr., Robert B. (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 ...
    • The Minimum Price Contract 
      Waller, Mark L.; Amosson, Stephen H.; Welch, Mark; Dhuyvetter, Kevin C. (2008-10-17)
      A minimum price contract is one of many tools a marketer may use to better manage price and production risk while trying to achieve financial goals and objectives. This publication discusses the advantages and disadvantages ...
    • The Multiple Peril Crop Insurance Actual Production History (APH) Insurance Plan 
      Stokes, Kenneth; Barnaby, G. A. Art; Waller, Mark L.; Outlaw, Joe (2008-10-07)
      The Actual Production History insurance plan protects against crop losses from a number of causes. All aspects of this insurance are described, including reporting requirements for the producer.