Optimal hedging level, minimum-risk hedging level, and hedging effectiveness are defined in a manner consistent with … portfolio theory and used to analyze hedging potential in cattle feeding. Estimated upper limits on optimal hedging levels … futures trading costs are taken into account, optimal hedging levels are depressed below these limits, depending upon the …

illegal. One alternative worth considering is exporting fresh grapefruits to the EU. This marketing opportunity comes about as … the demand for the fruit in the EU could create a marketing opportunities for countries such as Jamaica. The paper … discusses the state of the Florida citrus industry with particular reference to grapefruits and the marketing prospects for …

agribusiness sectors, because little market research and policy analysis on organics has been conducted and published. The … production, marketing and certification of organic foods. Major supply issues, such as the small production base and the low rate … organic industry and help identify marketing opportunities and develop strategies for meeting market requirements and …