FUTURE STRUCTURE OF THE TEXAS CATTLE FEEDING INDUSTRY AS PROJECTED BY TRANSITION PROBABILITIES UTILIZING A CONVEX PROGRAM

Livestock Production/Industries,

Buying Feeder Cattle on the Futures.

5 p

Beef Cattle Marketing Alternatives.

4 p

Computers for Feeder Cattle Marketing.

6 p

Retained Ownership Strategies for Cattlemen

Market integration, or retained ownership, involves carrying over a production activity into the next phase of preparation for the marketplace. There are certain advantages associated with this production and marketing strategy. Retained ownership through the stocker/feeder and finishing phase eliminates some trading points, which can lower procurement, transportation and selling costs. Cattle or calves may still be moved, but without the stress of being cycled through regular market channels. Such cattle can be shipped directly to the place where they will be grazed, backgrounded or finished in a feedlot

Beef Cattle Marketing Alliances

4 pp.This leaflet focuses on the three kinds of beef carcass alliances: breed association-sponsored; commercial; and natural/implant-free. Each is intended to help producers make their operations more profitable. In the long run, producers are advised to maintain flexibility in their herds and learn all they can about different pricing structures

Seasonal Changes in Cattle Prices.

8 p

Texas Livestock Prices and Statistics.

124 p

Retained Ownership Strategies for Cattlemen

4 pp., 2 tablesRetained ownership, or market integration, involves carrying over a production activity into the next phase of preparation for the marketplace. This publication discusses the advantages associated with this production and marketing strategy