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  • Adding value (2002) 

    Parcell, Joe; Brees, Melvin; Giddens, Nancy (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2002)
  • Agricultural commodity futures contract specifications (2011) 

    Parcell, Joe; Franken, Jason (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
    This guide provides information about commodity exchange markets and contract specifications for selected agricultural commodities common to Missouri. As an agricultural producer or agribusiness person, you need to have a ...
  • Artisan cheeses in Missouri : retail grocers' perceptions (2013) 

    Parcell, Joe (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2013)
    This report provides market information to help current and emerging dairy producers conceive ideas and concepts to better meet consumers' wants and needs. Based on responses to a 2013 grocer survey conducted by the ...
  • Break-even pricing, revenue and units (2002) 

    Parcell, Joe; Giddens, Nancy; Brees, Melvin (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2002)
    This publication presents a method for determining the break-even price, revenue and unit sales of value-added agricultural products. Although this method can be applied to any product, this publication is developed from ...
  • Building your brand (2002) 

    Giddens, Nancy; Brees, Melvin; Parcell, Joe (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2002)
    Value-added products need a distinct identity -- they need a brand. This publication examines what branding is, why it is important, and the necessary steps to brand your product
  • Capturing vs. creating value (2002) 

    Brees, Melvin; Parcell, Joe; Giddens, Nancy (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2002)
    The way in which value is added to agricultural production can affect the potential for risk and reward. When evaluating value-added enterprises, it is important to recognize the difference between capturing value and ...
  • Commodity futures terminology (2011) 

    Parcell, Joe; Franken, Jason (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
    This guide provides basic definitions of commodity futures terminology. Although the terminology of trading agricultural commodities goes far beyond the scope of this guide, this information can be used to build a knowledge ...
  • Crop-share leases in Missouri 

    Brown, Ben; Kientzy, Drew; Parcell, Joe; Massey, Ray; Reinbott, David (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2023)
    "Producers expand their base of operations by purchasing or renting additional land. Some producers may prefer leasing farmland as opposed to purchasing due to a lack of capital, to reserve capital for other purposes, a ...
  • Customary farm rental arrangements (1999) 

    Parcell, Joe; Hansen, Kevin (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1999)
    Landowners and tenants can choose from several different types of rental arrangements. They can choose cash, crop-share, livestock-share, or flexible-cash arrangements. The landowner also has the option of hiring custom ...
  • Designing a farm resume (1999) 

    Parcell, Joe (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1999)
    This publication outlines a way for you to communicate your qualifications as a producer and a prospective tenant farmer by preparing a farm resume.
  • Developing a farm newsletter (2001) 

    Parcell, Joe; Wells, Bob (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
  • Establishing the transfer price : balancing businesses (2002) 

    Parcell, Joe; Brees, Melvin; Giddens, Nancy (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2002)
    Establishing an equitable transfer price is part of the marketing agreement between a farm business and a producer-owned, value-added business. The transfer price is the farm price received upon initial delivery, or sale, ...
  • Farm lease agreement (2006) 

    Parcell, Joe (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2006)
    The purpose of this guide is to provide tenants and landowners basic information needed to write rental agreements. Changes in the structure of production agriculture have increased the need for persons entering a contractual ...
  • Farmers markets and social media : promotional media use by Missouri farmers market organizers (2010) 

    Fleischmann, Jill; Hendrickson, Mary; Parcell, Joe; Roach, Alice (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2010)
    This report explains how Missouri farmers market organizers promote their markets and perceive and use social media. This information was gathered through an online survey of 40 Missouri farmers market organizers.
  • Flexible cash rental arrangement (2001) 

    Sobba, Mary; Parcell, Joe (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
    This publication discusses three basic types of flexible cash rental arrangements: (1) revenue, (2) price and (3) yield.
  • Funding agricultural business development with federal and state grants 

    Roach, Alice; Rahe, Mallory; Milhollin, Ryan; Parcell, Joe (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2023)
    Federal and state government agencies administer grant programs. This publication introduces those that prioritize agricultural business development, and it provides tips for developing and submitting strong proposals to ...
  • Funding agricultural business development with federal and state grants 

    Roach, Alice; Rahe, Mallory; Milhollin, Ryan; Parcell, Joe (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2023)
    "Grant programs allow agricultural businesses and farmers to seek funding that supports business development and may complement other business financing. Grant funding is intended to serve as a short-term infusion of funds ...
  • Hedging ethanol in the NYMEX unleaded gas futures (2003) 

    Franken, Jason; Parcell, Joe (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2003)
    Ethanol production has reached record levels, becoming a substantial source of corn demand with potential for further growth.
  • Hiring and managing farm labor (1999) 

    Parcell, Joe; Brees, Melvin (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1999)
    Farm labor management involves hiring and keeping quality farm labor. This means farmers must compete with nonfarm employers for skilled workers. This guide provides farm and agribusiness owners with an overview of the ...
  • Missouri crop-share leasing patterns (1999) 

    Parcell, Joe; Massey, Ray; Reinbott, David (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1999)
    This guide focuses on one specific rental agreement, the crop-share lease. This guide uses producer survey information to determine how tenants and landowners share the costs of production under 50-50 and 2/3- 1/3 lease ...