Commodity Futures and Options in the Beef Industry

Friday, August 12, 2011 – Sulphur Springs Livestock and Dairy Auction- 4:00 to 7:00 pm
- Economic decision making in beef ranches, Dr. Jason Banta, Beef Cattle Specialist, Texas AgriLife Extension Service- Overton, Texas.
- Introduction to Commodity Futures and Options in the beef industry, Dr. Jose Lopez - Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Friday, August 19, 2011 - Commodity Futures and Options: Hedging –Sulphur Springs Livestock and Dairy Auction- 4:00 to 7:00 pm
- Hedging and Hedging Strategies-Dr. Jose Lopez, Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Friday, August 26, 2011 - Commodity Futures and Options - Hopkins County Extension Office, 1200 B Houston Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
- Option Markets - Dr. Jose Lopez
- Option vs Future Hedging - Dr. Jose Lopez

Seminar Series is $60
All dinners included
(First 20 participants free courtesy of NETBIO)

Please register by calling The Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443