Abstract

Price discovery in fed cattle markets is a significant concern as cash market volume declines and trade becomes more sporadic. Producers need to consider other sources of pricing information when negotiating cash trade and long-term marketing agreements. This study evaluated several alternative price sources for producers to consider. Live cattle futures and wholesale boxed-beef prices offer the most promise; however, both also have limitations associated with their use.

Keywords: Cattlemen's Day, 2000, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 00-287-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 850, Beef, Cattle price discovery, Futures markets, Wholesale beef prices

How to Cite:

Mintert, J. & Schroeder, T. C., (2000) “Alternatives to cash prices in fed-cattle price discovery”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(1), 92-94. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.1811