Inventors:
Kevin L. Kimle - Ames IA, US
David R. Krog - Des Moines IA, US
John E. Stucki - West Des Moines IA, US
Alan G. Schmitz - Ankeny IA, US
Reynold R. Harder - Ames IA, US
Assignee:
E-Markets, Inc. - Ames IA
International Classification:
G06Q 40/00
US Classification:
705 37, 705 38, 705 39, 705 44
Abstract:
A method of facilitating the contracting of agricultural products using the Internet is used for providing buyers and sellers with real time information relating to the type and amount of agricultural products available for contract. The invention includes a relational database for the storage and retrieval of information. One or more end use buyers can store information in the database relating to a desired type and quantity of agricultural products. Agricultural producers, such as farmers, can view listings of agricultural products desired and the system can facilitate the contracting between the buyers and producers for the agricultural products. The system can display in real time the quantity and types of agricultural products under contract and available for contract. The system can manage delivery preferences, quality data and determine contract pricing based on these criteria.