The following publications cover topics related to Agricultural Business and Policy Extension. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Missouri Chinese Chestnut Planning Budget
Revised
Learn about the chestnut production system and the economics of growing Chinese chestnuts on a small scale.
Strip-Grazing Milo as a Low-Cost Winter Forage
Reviewed
Learn how to utilize strip-grazing milo as a cost-effective winter forage option for livestock, reducing feed expenses and enhancing pasture management.
Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri
Revised
Get custom service rates for fieldwork, planting, fertilizer, crop harvesting, hauling and heavy equipment activities from a survey of farmers, agribusinesses and contractors.
Farm Liability Insurance
Revised
Learn how to manage risk and protect your farm with liability insurance. Understand who is covered, what damages are covered and general liability insurance exclusions.
Planning for an Aquaculture Business in Missouri
Reviewed
Learn how to start and manage aquaculture businesses in Missouri, including system types, species selection, and water quality tips.
Farmers Guide to the H-2A Visa Program
Revised
This guide to the H-2A Agricultural Guest Worker Program details eligibility, application steps, and resources for Missouri agricultural employers.
Evaluating Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Opportunities for Local Beef in Missouri
Revised
Explore strategies for Missouri beef producers to market directly to consumers, including selling by the cut or in shares, to enhance profitability.
Introduction to Hedging Agricultural Commodities With Options
Reviewed
"Learn how agricultural producers can use commodity options to manage price volatility and reduce financial risk in their operations.
Long Hedge Example With Futures
Reviewed
Learn how to place a long hedge in the futures market to reduce the price risk associated with buying an input in this guide for farmers and agribusinesses.
Short Hedge Example With Options
Reviewed
Learn how to place an output (short) hedge in the options market to reduce price risk when selling a product or commodity produced by your farm or business.
Agricultural Commodity Futures Contract Specifications
Reviewed
Farmers and agribusinesses, learn about commodity exchange markets and contract specifications for selected farm commodities common to Missouri in this guide.
Commodity Futures and Options Terminology
Revised
Check out this glossary of commodity futures and options keywords and their definitions to broaden your understanding of agricultural commodities markets.
Short Hedge Example With Futures
Reviewed
Learn how to place a short hedge in the futures market to lock in a price when selling a farm product or commodity that will be delivered in the future.
Introduction to Hedging Agricultural Commodities With Futures
Reviewed
Hedging farm commodities in the futures market can reduce producers' price and production risk. Learn about hedging, hedging costs and when to hedge.
An Introduction to Basis
Reviewed
Discover how agricultural commodity basis applies to crops and livestock and affects your farm's production, forward pricing, hedging and storage decisions.
Long Hedge Example With Options
Reviewed
See examples of how to place a long hedge in the options market to lock in a price when buying an agricultural input used on your farm or agribusiness.
Southeast Missouri Soybean Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing soybeans on southeast Missouri farms.
Southeast Missouri Double-Crop Grain Sorghum Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when double-cropping grain sorghum on southeast Missouri farms.
Southeast Missouri Winter Wheat Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing wheat on southeast Missouri farms.
Southeast Missouri Double-Crop Soybean Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when double-cropping soybeans on southeast Missouri farms.
Southeast Missouri Cotton Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing cotton on southeast Missouri farms.
Southeast Missouri Corn Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing corn on southeast Missouri farms.
Southeast Missouri Rice Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing rice on southeast Missouri farms.
Southeast Missouri Peanut Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing peanuts on southeast Missouri farms.
Southeast Missouri Winter Canola Planning Budget
New
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns for winter canola on southeast Missouri farms.