Chap. 1 Finance
Understanding Financial Risk
The Scenario Leading to Financial Calamity The Cardinal Sin of Finance
The Agricultural Crisis 
Understanding the Motivation of Bankers Dealing with Bankers
Obtaining a Loan

Chap. 2 Marketing As A Means of Risk Mgt.
Pricing to Ensure Profitability
Avoiding Pricing Pitfalls
The Dangers of Forward Contracting Drawbacks to the Futures Market
Classic Marketing Theory
Vertical Integration Into Consumer Food Marketing

Chap. 3 Agricultural Economics
Basic Demand and Supply Theory and Concepts
Basic Cost Theory and Concepts
Money and Banking Concepts

Chap. 4 Financial Accounting
The Balance Sheet
Income Statements
Cash Flow Analysis
"Reading Between the Lines"

Chap. 5 The Futures Market
The Controversy
What Futures Prices Are
What Futures Prices Are Not
The Mechanics of Hedging
A True Hedge
Figuring Basis
Liquidating a Hedge
Basis Risk
Margin Calls
The Classic "Wreck"
Options
Options Strategy
Protecting Against Price Decreases Protecting Against Price Increases
Dangers of the Futures Market

Chap. 6 Soils
Soil Productivity
Developing of Soils
Soil Formation
Soil Physical and Chemical Properties
Soil Water
Soil Aeration
Soil Temperature
Soil Structure
Biological Properties
Environmental Influences of Microorganisms
Cultivation, Crop Rotation and Organic Matter

Chap. 7 Fertilizers and Fertility Management Soil Fertility and Productivity
Nutrient Uptake and Plant Growth
Types of Fertilizers and Methods of Application
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Chap. 8 Tillage Principles and Practices
Plowing
Cultivation
Fertilization During Tillage
Row Crop Spacing
Use of Herbicides

Chap. 9 Irrigation
Basin Irrigation
Furrow Irrigation
Drip Irrigation
Sub Irrigation
Interaction with Soils
Infiltration Rate
Hydraulic Conductivity
Holding Capacity of Soil
Crop Water Requirements
Design Criteria for Irrigation Systems

Chap. 10 Examples of Highly Successful Irrigation Projects

Chap. 11 Dryland Agriculture
Semi-Arid Dryland Practices
Evaluating Moisture Patterns
Fallow Systems
Erosion Control
Humid Zone Practices
Crops and Cropping Systems
Common Management Practices

Chap. 12 Common Field Crops

Chap. 13 Seeds and Seeding
Various Forms of Seeds
Variety Development
Factors Affecting Germination
Storage of Seeds
Seed Certification
Federal & State Seed Laws
Vegetative Propagation

Chap. 14 Trees Fruit and Nut Production
Tropical Fruits
Subtropical Fruits
Temperate Fruits and Nuts
Nursery Production
Orchard Establishment
Pruning
Pollination
Fertilization & Irrigation
Insects and Disease
Harvesting and Processing

Chap. 15 Entomology
Morphology and Physiology
Insect Ecology
History of Pest Control
Economic Crop Injury Level
Integrated Past Management
Biological Control
Chemical Control
Challenges for Environmental Protection
 
 
 
 
 
 

Chap. 16 Basic Animal 

Chap. 16 Basic Animal Feeds and Nutrients

Chap. 17 Feed Processing for Livestock
Pelleting
Grain Processing
Ensiling & Use of High Moisture Grain Reconstituting Grain
Tempering
Toasting

Chap. 18 Basic Animal Digestion

Chap. 19 Hay & Silage Making
Proper Harvesting of Forages
Hay & Hay Making
Understanding Spontaneous
Combustion
Silage & Silage Making
Silage Preservatives

Chap. 20 Ration Formulation

Chap. 21 Farm Animal Reproduction Reproductive Tract of the Female
The Ovarian Cycle
Reproductive Tract of the Male
Methods of Mating
Artificial Insemination (detailed explanation of the physical technique)
Observing Estrus (animals in heat)
Nutritional Aspects of Reproduction

Chap. 22 Genetics

Chap. 23 Poultry Production (includes)
Egg Production
Broiler Production
Breeding Chickens
Turkey Production
Pheasants & Game Birds
Ducks

Chap. 24 Dairy Production
Includes complete specialized discussions of nutrition, reproduction, milking equipment, and general mgt.

Chap. 25 Beef Production
Includes detailed discussions of western cow-calf ranching, cow-calf confinement, stocker operations, feedlot nutrition & mgt., as well as general reproduction, nutrition, and management.

Chap. 26 Swine Production
A general discussion of swine breeds, nutrition, reproduction, management, housing & waste management.

Chap. 27 Sheep Production
A relatively detailed explanation of intensive and extensive production, wool vs. meat production, nutrition, breeding, reproduction,
grazing mgt., plus a complete discussion of wool grading.

Chap. 28 Aquaculture
A discussion of general concepts of fish farming in relation to conventional animal agriculture.

Appendices 
Index & Glossary