A Soybean Farmer Anticipates the Harvest of 10,000 Bushels but Is

question 31

Essay

A soybean farmer anticipates the harvest of 10,000 bushels but is concerned about the spot price that may exist at that time. He therefore sells two futures contracts (5,000 bushels each, @ $14.75 per bushel). Unfortunately, the farmer was overly pessimistic, and the spot price at contract expiration is $15.00 per bushel. Ignoring the premium paid, and making the simplifying assumption that the contract was only held for one day, show the farmer's financial results of hedging.

Gain knowledge on the dynamics of budgeted production based on sales forecast and inventory policies.

Learn the process of calculating expected cash collections from sales on credit.

Understand the significance of maintaining optimal inventory levels in budgeting.

Develop skills to estimate and plan for direct labor costs based on production budgets.

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