Risk Management
Even when you think you know what the market will do, you never really know. Using a price floor allows you to set a minimum price for your cattle, not a final price. Therefore, you can still capitalize on any market rises that come.
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Riding the bull: The power of options in cattle feeding
Cattle feeders can thrive in bullish markets by employing options as a risk management tool. With the use of put options, cattle feeders can safeguard against price declines while enabling gains with price increases.
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What cattle producers should prioritize in an inflationary market
Inflation and interest rate increases are raising expenses and requiring producers to obtain more credit. To safeguard their finances, producers should use suitable loan terms, mitigate price risk and assess their risk tolerance.
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Severe weather: Be aware of the risks
Tornadoes are most common in the central Plains and southeastern U.S., but they can happen anywhere. It is important to have a plan in place to protect yourself and any employees going into peak season.
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Running stockers as a drought strategy
Stocker cattle can give cow-calf producers the ultimate flexibility for grazing and forage resource management. However, there are associated risks and critical skills producers need to learn to be successful.
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Developing a hedging mentality for your ranch
Hedging may not be applicable for every operation but implementing a hedging mentality is. Producers can find long-term success by identifying risks and brainstorming options to counterposition those points of concern.
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Consider PRF insurance as a risk management strategy
Drought can compromise forage production and put a cattle operation at risk. PRF insurance is one strategy designed to protect producers in those instances.
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How to top the sale: Blending marketing and risk management strategies
Selling on the market can be risky for cow-calf producers. It is important producers understand what risk they are trying to manage, and what tools and strategies are available to them.
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What is Livestock Risk Protection?
Livestock Risk Protection is an insurance product designed to protect against a decline in beef prices. While LRP has been around for a while, some things have changed, and those changes are proving advantageous for beef producers.
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