Controlling Risk

BeefCast 0383 Show Notes:

• Orlen Grunewald, agricultural economist, explains managing risk beyond the board of trade and the merch by using commodity swaps. He also address the potential for added regulations that might affect you and I. 

BeefCast 0364 Show Notes:

• Jim Mintert, Livestock Economist, offers insights into the effects of H1N1 on the cattle markets as well as a great new risk management library
• Visit the Cattle Risk Management Information Library

BeefCast 0308 Show Notes:

• Speculation in the grain markets leads to a lot of volatility. Tools are available for you at the Chicago Board of Trade to manage your risks. The folks from GrainAnalyst.com offer their insights.

BeefCast 0262 Show Notes:

• A great new tool to help manage the risks of feeding cattle: the North American Institute for Beef Economic Research has developed an on-line risk management tool.  Click here to visit it.

BeefCast 0150 Show Notes:

• Utilizing risk management tools on your livestock operations
• Twig Marston, Kansas State Cow/Calf Specialist, shares information on selecting and developing heifers for your breeding program
  

BeefCast 0132 Show Notes:

• Paradigm shift in proper lagoon management
• Controlling risk in a well developed animal health plan