Abstract

Risks associated with independent feeder-pig finishing have prompted finishers to seek alternative finishing and marketing methods. A means of reducing risk has developed through contract feeder-pig finishing. Research results indicated that slightly risk-averse finishers required contract base payments ranging from $11.00 to $30.00 per head. Strongly risk-averse finishers required contract base payments ranging from $8.50 to $19.00 per head. The lower end of the ranges is for a low-profit finisher. The upper end of the ranges is for a high-profit finisher.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1996

Keywords: Swine day, 1996, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 97-142-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 772, Swine, Risk management, Contract feeder-pig finishing

How to Cite:

Parcell, J. L. & Langemeier, M. R., (1996) “Determination of contract base payments to feeder-pig finishers”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(10), 173-176. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.6485