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Sell now or later? A decision-making model for feeder cattle selling

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  • Yan, Minhao
  • Schmit, Todd M.
  • Baker, Michael J.
  • LeRoux, Matthew N.
  • Gómez, Miguel I.

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Given the relatively small industry scale of cow-calf operations in New York to other regions of the country, little is known about differences in determinant values for feeder cattle. Using auction prices and quality characteristics over 7 years, differences in market, lot, and quality parameters suggest opportunities for improved marketing performance. A delta profit model is constructed to inform timing of marketing decisions for producers. The results indicate a relatively high potential for producers to increase farm returns by delaying sales of lighter-weight feeder cattle from the fall to spring auction months, given sufficient rates of gain and reasonable overwintering costs.

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  • Yan, Minhao & Schmit, Todd M. & Baker, Michael J. & LeRoux, Matthew N. & Gómez, Miguel I., 2022. "Sell now or later? A decision-making model for feeder cattle selling," Agricultural and Resource Economics Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 51(2), pages 343-360, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:agrerw:v:51:y:2022:i:2:p:343-360_7
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