Livestock Gross Margin Insurance is a fairly complicated program. With a little training, most livestock owners should be able to fully utilize LGM with little trouble.

This study guide is designed to explain LGM and how the program works. The guide also addresses some of the advantages and drawbacks LGM may have relative to other hedging strategies.

The guide is organized into five chapters covering topics ranging from a general overview of LGM insurance to a detailed look at LGM basis.

• Download the front cover and back cover for the LGM Study Guide.
• Download the Preface for the LGM Study Guide.
• Download the Table of Contents for the LGM Study Guide.
• Download the complete LGM Study Guide.

Although the chapters are fully integrated and intended to be studied sequentially, they can also be used individually for anyone with different information needs. In addition to the text for each chapter, there is also a slide presentation to accompany the materials. You may access them via the links on the left-hand side of this page.

Video lectures which highlight some of the most important points within each section are also available in the Lecture Series section of this web site.

The home study guide text is available for purchase, along with a DVD version of the lectures. Click here for ordering information.