Live, In-the-Beef, or Formula: Is There a "Best" Method for Selling Fed Cattle?

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics

Volume

22

Publication Date

1997

First Page

394

Abstract

Descriptions of grid pricing, formula pricing, and marketing alliances for fed cattle are provided. These pricing methods are compared with traditional live-weight and in-the-beef pricing. Expected revenue and revenue variability are compared as well as determining what type of cattle are most profitable under each pricing method.

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