Abstract

Estimated historical return distributions for farrow-to-finish, feeder pig finishing, and feeder pig producing operations in Kansas from 1981-1990 were examined. Average returns per head were the highest and downside risk was the lowest for farrow-to-finish operations over this period. However, the required investment in buildings, equipment, and breeding stock per head was also higher for this operation. Thus, a tradeoff exists between returns per head and capital requirements per head.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 15, 1990

Keywords: Swine day, 1990, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 91-189-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 610, Swine, Enterprise, Records, Economics

How to Cite:

Langemeier, M. R., (1990) “Analysis of Kansas Hog Enterprise returns from 1981-1990”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(10), 105-107. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.6247