With beef from dairies contributing an estimated $5 per hundredweight of milk-equivalent revenue, exposure to beef price volatility now carries real weight in culling and calf marketing decisions. Managing the downside without limiting upside is where Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) fits.

LRP coverage, implemented consistently, helps to ensure the success of cattle operations and offer peace of mind – regardless of external factors. Though the market has seen historic highs throughout the past 18 months and indicators point to favorable prices in the future, cattle prices are not impenetrable.