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Agricultural Economics

Economic analysis from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for decision-making support

Support Through Advanced Analysis

The Agricultural Economics program in Amarillo 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.

Livestock Decision Aids

Beef Cow-Calf and Retained Ownership Decision Aids to Address Economic Questions

Farm Bill Decision Aids

AFPC educational tool to help producers understand how their choices under the current Farm Bill may affect FSA payments.

Impact Briefs

Impact of Agribusiness in the High Plains Trade Area

High Plains County Impact Publications

QuickBooks Financial Education

Helps farmers and ranchers improve financial recording-keeping skills and make better decisions

FARM Assistance Program: Planning Solutions for Agricultural Industry

FARM Assistance offers insights to producers on a range of industry topics like emerging trends, legislative impacts and much more. The system uses an extensive database of financial information to conduct its research for producers case by case.