AGB 437 - Commodity Marketing

CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

Marketing alternatives utilized in reducing price risk in the marketing of agricultural production. Primary interests are hedging, options, and utilizing basis in setting the net price for the producer.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of commodity risk management procedures and the agencies that provide risk management services.

2. Identify profitable target prices for various commodities raised in the Midwest.

3. Explain the issues and policies as well as production trends that effect commodity price quotes both at an exchange level and local level.

4. Experiment with commodity trading of two to four Midwestern commodities.