by Chris Prevatt | Apr 7, 2017
The August 2017 Feeder Cattle futures contract increased by $8.32/cwt. during March. Based on this futures price increase, August Feeder Cattle revenues increased by approximately $62.40/head ($8.32/cwt. * 7.5 cwt.) on a 750-pound feeder steer which amounts to...
by Chris Prevatt | Mar 3, 2017
Chris Prevatt, UF/IFAS Livestock Economics Regional Agent A commonly asked question around sale barns and at extension programs is “Should I sell light-weight feeder calves now or hold them and sell them when they are heavier?” The answer to this question depends on...
by Chris Prevatt | Mar 3, 2017
The August 2017 Feeder Cattle futures contract increased by $4.58/cwt. during February. Based on this futures price increase, August Feeder Cattle revenues increased by approximately $34.35/head ($4.58/cwt. * 7.5 cwt.) on a 750-pound feeder steer which amounts to...
by Chris Prevatt | Feb 10, 2017
The August 2017 Feeder Cattle futures contract decreased by $1.20/cwt. during January. Based on this futures price decrease, August Feeder Cattle revenues decreased by approximately $9.00/head ($1.20/cwt. * 7.5 cwt.) on a 750-pound feeder steer which amounts to...
by Chris Prevatt | Jan 6, 2017
The August 2017 Feeder Cattle futures contract decreased by $0.22/cwt. during December. Based on this futures price decrease, August Feeder Cattle revenues decreased by approximately $1.65/head ($0.22/cwt. * 7.5 cwt.) on a 750-pound feeder steer which amounts to...
