Economics, Econometrics and Finance
8 years ago

Corn Prices Drive Live Cattle Basis, Shaping Beef Industry Economics.

Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics
Factors Affecting Live Cattle Basis
Joe Parcell, Ted C. Schroeder, Kevin C. Dhuyvetter

Paper Summary

Cattle prices are influenced by factors like corn prices and the Choice-to-Select spread. Captive supplies and live cattle futures contracts don't have a big impact on prices. Market conditions and the time of year also play a role in determining cattle prices.

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