Includes expert seminars on specific current topics. Travel is a student expense. AS088 Agricultural Commodities Trading 3 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. 3 Fundamentals essential in keeping and using farm records.
Instruction includes constructing, completing, and analyzing a model record system.
The course may be repeated, providing different subject matter is covered, for a maximum of 8 hours of credit. A three-week tour of Russia is included at the student's expense. Work arranged with employer is contracted with specific goals and objectives for education. AS099A Additional experience through work in modern production or agribusiness. Final educational experience through work in modern production or agribusiness.