Breakevens

Managing feed costs

08/10/2011 12:38:55 PM

Purchased feed represents the greatest portion of variable costs for cow-calf producers according to the Kansas Farm Management Association. ... Full story.

The management calendar

04/11/2011 11:26:07 AM

We live in a global market place with corn flirting with $7.00/bu and beef and dairy prices increasing, in part because of export demand. ... Full story.

Cattle feeding margins hold above $100, packer margins drop

02/15/2011 8:00:16 PM

Cattle feeding margins declined about $10 per head last week, while packer margins declined nearly $43 per head. Feeding margins held above the $100 per head mark, while packer margins remain in single digits. The Sterling Profit Quotient lost 41 points for the week, according to estimates developed by Sterling Marketing Inc., Vale, Ore. ... Full story.

Cattle feeding margins improve, packer margins decline

02/09/2011 10:18:30 AM

Cattle feeding margins increased about $15 per head last week, while packer margins declined $7 per head. Feeding margins jumped back above $100 per head, and packer margins remain above $50 per head. The Sterling Profit Quotient gained 43 points for the week, according to estimates developed by Sterling Marketing Inc., Vale, Ore. ... Full story.

Fed prices drop, remain above $100

01/28/2011 7:39:32 AM

As fed-cattle trade developed late this week, USDA reports steer prices averaging $104.33 per hundredweight, down from highs over $107 two weeks ago, but still uncommonly strong. One year ago, prices hovered around $85 per hundredweight. ... Full story.

Cost of gain and calf prices push breakevens higher

12/10/2000 12:00:00 AM

Cattle feeders have cause for optimism as they watch fed-cattle prices climb into the $70s with prospects for continued strong prices into next year. Their production costs, however, also have taken an upward turn, driving up the selling prices they'll need to see profits next spring on fall-placed cattle. ... Full story.

Feedyard breakevens rise with cost of gain and calf prices

11/29/2000 12:00:00 AM

Cattle feeders have cause for optimism as they watch fed-cattle prices climb into the $70s, with prospects for continued strong prices into next year. ... Full story.

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