Farmers' Use of Forward Contracts and Futures Markets

Allen B. Paul, Richard G. Heifner and John W. Helmuth

No 307564, Agricultural Economic Reports from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: The study describes and evaluates the different types of forward contracting arrangements available to farmers. The advantages and problems in using cash forward contracts and futures contracts in the farm business are examined. Factors to be considered in deciding whether and how to contract are reviewed.

Keywords: Crop Production/Industries; Livestock Production/Industries; Marketing; Risk and Uncertainty (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 31
Date: 1976-03
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.307564

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