Marketing 2009 calves: Part II

摘要

These are unprecedented economic times that call for unprecedented management actions by ranchers. Previous columns have focused on the cost side of running a beef cowherd producing 2009 calves. This month, we'll look at the marketing side and profitpotential for those 2009 calves. In my June issue column, I discussed the three price series ranchers must watch and study on a regular basis - slaughter prices, feeder-cattle prices and corn prices. These determine the profit or loss from alternative marketing options.