Farms.com Home   News

Website Could Help Beef Producers Improve Marketing Decisions

Because strategically marketing cattle could mean a vast difference between profit and loss these days, decision support tools like BeefBasis.com are especially helpful in managing that risk. The site offers comprehensive market data, various calculators and forecaster tools.
 
Website Could Help Beef Producers Improve Marketing Decisions
 
Glynn Tonsor, associate professor of agricultural economics at KSU, says the website is a great resource for determining the right time to sell backgrounded cattle. Specifically, the Value of Gain forecaster may help producers who are considering the value of additional weight gain versus what is cost to put those pounds on. The tool is tied to the feeder cattle futures market and allows producers to look at prices in specific locations.
 
 
 
Click here to see more...

Trending Video

Up and Comers in the Pork Industry: A Conversation with Lauren Meier from Iowa Pork

Video: Up and Comers in the Pork Industry: A Conversation with Lauren Meier from Iowa Pork

In this insightful interview, Lauren Meier from Iowa Pork shares her journey in the pork industry and discusses key challenges and opportunities the industry faces today, particularly from a younger generation’s perspective. Lauren talks about the importance of encouraging the next generation to get involved, Iowa Pork’s approach to critical issues like sustainability and animal welfare, and the strategic initiatives that will shape the future of the industry. Tune in to discover the lesser-known aspects of pork production and hear Lauren’s thoughts on what’s next for the industry over the next 5 to 10 years.