Browsing Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service by Author "McCorkle, Dean"

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    • Niche Marketing 
      McCorkle, Dean; Anderson, David P. (2009-05-01)
      Niche markets are small, specialized markets for goods or services. Agricultural producers have many opportunities for niche marketing, and this strategy can contribute to the profitability of a firm. Examples of niche ...
    • Post-Harvest Marketing Alternatives 
      McCorkle, Dean; Welch, Mark (2009-02-04)
      The marketing time frame for crops can be divided into three parts--pre-harvest, harvest and post-harvest. This publication focuses on the more common post-harvest marketing strategies using forward contracts, storage, ...
    • Selecting and Working with a Broker 
      Waller, Mark L.; McCorkle, Dean; Welch, Mark (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.
    • U.S. Agriculture and International Trade 
      McCorkle, Dean; Benson, Geoffrey A.; Marchant, Mary; Rosson, C. Parr (1999-06-23)
      International markets are important for many U.S. farm products and greatly affect U.S. agriculture. This publication discusses the causes of import change, the export product mix, major markets, and markets of the future.
    • Using Options to Hedge Farm and Ranch Inputs 
      Anderson, David P.; McCorkle, Dean; Schwart Jr., Robert B.; O'Brien, Daniel (1999-09-29)
      A call option is a pricing tool that helps producers manage the price risks associated with farm and ranch inputs. This publication offers a thorough explanation of the way call options work. It includes various strategies ...
    • The Window Strategy with Options 
      McCorkle, Dean; Amosson, Stephen H.; Fausett, Marvin (1999-06-23)
      The window strategy is one of several marketing strategies using futures and options to establish a floor price and allow for upside price potential. It also reduces option premium costs. This publication discusses how the ...