FBMT1180

This course is designed to teach students to apply the various methods and tools to market farm commodities. The students will utilize various marketing tools to enhance their farm business operations.Student Learning Outcomes

• Compute storage costs.
• Analyze production and storage costs as related to cash flow needs.
• Explain hedging contacts.
• Explain the roles of brokers and marketing advisors.
• Explain what market positions are subject to margin calls.
• Identify seasonal marketing trends.
• Name primary commodity marketing reports.
• Record data to calculate production and storage costs.
• Use basis history to enhance commodity selling price.