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Farmers' Use of Forward Contracts and Futures Markets

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

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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.

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  • Paul, Allen B. & Heifner, Richard G. & Helmuth, John W., 1976. "Farmers' Use of Forward Contracts and Futures Markets," Agricultural Economic Reports 307564, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uerser:307564
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.307564
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    1. Alexander, Vickie J. & Musser, Wesley N. & Mason, George, 1986. "Futures Markets and Firm Decisions Under Price, Production, and Financial Uncertainty," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 18(2), pages 39-50, December.
    2. Lusheng Shao & Derui Wang & Xiaole Wu, 2022. "Competitive trading in forward and spot markets under yield uncertainty," Production and Operations Management, Production and Operations Management Society, vol. 31(9), pages 3400-3418, September.
    3. Irwin, Scott H. & Martines-Filho, Joao Gomes & Good, Darrel L., 2003. "The Pricing Performance of Market Advisory Services in Corn and Soybeans Over 1995-2001," AgMAS Project Research Reports 37510, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics.

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