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Feeder Cattle Futures: An Analysis Of A Marketing Alternative For Feeder Cattle Producers

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  • Jenkins, D.A.
  • Carver, R.D.
  • Menkaus, D.J.

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The objective of this study is to provide information to improve the results of feeder cattle hedging programs. On average, February through March is the most favorable time period to place a short feeder cattle hedge. A three-year simple average model provided the most accurate forecast of the basis. .,

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  • Jenkins, D.A. & Carver, R.D. & Menkaus, D.J., 1986. "Feeder Cattle Futures: An Analysis Of A Marketing Alternative For Feeder Cattle Producers," 1986 Annual Meeting, July 27-30, Reno, Nevada 278088, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea86:278088
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.278088
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    1. Tomek, William G., 1980. "Futures Trading and Market Information: Some New Evidence," Food Research Institute Studies, Stanford University, Food Research Institute, vol. 17(3), pages 1-9.
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    1. Cady, David Walter, 1987. "Analysis of hedging strategies for southern Iowa stocker operations," ISU General Staff Papers 1987010108000017567, Iowa State University, Department of Economics.
    2. McCollum, Stewart Kreg & Carver, Robert D. & Menkhaus, Dale J., 1989. "Feeder Cattle Options and Futures: A Comparison of Marketing Tools For Stocker Operations," WAEA/ WFEA Conference Archive (1929-1995) 244962, Western Agricultural Economics Association.

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