Economics of Irrigation Systems
- Type
- Publication
- Date of Publication
- December 7, 2021
- Price
- See Agrilife Learn
Topics:
Overview
Choosing and buying an irrigation system for crop production can be expensive and complex. This publication discusses five common types of irrigation systems used in Texas: furrow (or surface); mid-elevation spray application center pivot; low elevation spray application center pivot; low energy precision application center pivot; and subsurface drip irrigation. Included is information on costs, benefits and other factors that should be considered. (20 pages)
More choices in Business & Community
- Publication
This publication is an introduction to buying a hedge. It defines a hedge and gives case examples of using this risk management tool. (4 pages)
- Publication
Options give the agricultural industry a flexible pricing tool to assist in price risk management. This publication defines an option and gives a brief introduction to this tool. (4 pages)
- Publication
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, futures contracts, options, and various combinations of these tools. (5 pages)
- Publication
This publication discusses several management functions, including organization, staffing and direction and control. Suggested activities help managers learn how to implement these functions in their farm and ranch businesses. (5 pages)
- Publication
A cost-price squeeze is a situation in which the ratio of prices received to prices paid is declining. The current credit crisis makes it likely that agricultural producers may soon face such a situation. Producers can prepare by making sure their loan documents are in order and reflect a realistic assessment of the profitability of […]
- Publication
During this time of economic crisis, agricultural producers must make sure they are managing strategically, maintaining adequate working capital, managing customer credit, satisfying customer demand, and operating efficiently. (3 pages)