Agrilife Extension Resources

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    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)

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    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)

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    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)

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    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)

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    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 […]

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    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)

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    This publication examines the way the 2008 Farm Bill and the uncertain credit market may affect each other. It discusses the connection between credit and policy. (3 pages)

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    The availability of credit is critical to agricultural production. In the current tight credit situation, it is important for borrowers to understand the sources of credit and the nature of credit markets. This publication examines various sources of credit for agricultural producers. (3 Pages)

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    During 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. (2 pages)

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    Employee compensation is important to successful employee recruitment, retention, motivation, performance, feedback, and satisfaction. This publication explains the many alternatives employers have for creating compensation packages. (4 pages)