D3 Agricultural Economics | Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Vernon

The Agricultural Economics program in Vernon develops and delivers innovative educational and applied research programs that meet the decision support needs of targeted audiences and stakeholders in our District.

It provides technical expertise, educational programs, and applied research in farm and ranch management, crop and livestock economics, business economics and finance, risk management, marketing, resources, and policy.

Our goal is to engage our ag industry and all stakeholders in the use of economics to support decision making, maintaining or regaining competitiveness, ensuring economic sustainability, and supporting our vibrant, rural communities.

Contact

Francisco Javier Abelló
Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
[email protected]
(940) 552-9941
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Ag Economics on the Plains Blog

Follow the blog for regular updates to stakeholders in the world of agriculture on agricultural markets, research findings from agricultural economists, current issues facing the field of agriculture, and the implications of regularly released USDA reports.

Decision Aids

Drought Decision Aids – Restocking Decision Aids

Stockers Retained Feeder Profitability

Bermudagrass Fertilization Decision Aid 6-6-22

Farm Sensitivity Analysis 03-30

These slides and decision aids discuss how to evaluate current livestock market conditions and make informed marketing and management decisions. Cost of gain, purchase price and weight, and sale prices may vary by county and producer. Some producers may have already hedged their production.

This spreadsheet allows you to enter your own numbers, adjust key variables, and evaluate different scenarios to support more informed decision-making based on your operation’s circumstances.