# Managing Feeder Cattle Price Risk | K-State | Kansas State University

> A Kansas State University extension article explains how feeder cattle producers can use Livestock Risk Protection insurance to manage price risk. It notes futures for fall 2024 and early 2025 calves have rallied to around $265-270/cwt. The piece warns that weather and global conflict could hurt the 2024 market.

- Date: 2024-02-28 · published 2024-02-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/31813-managing-feeder-cattle-price-risk-k-state-kansas-state-university
- Commodities: [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md), [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md)

## Why it matters

Elevated forward feeder prices reflect tight supplies, which keeps feed demand for corn and other feedstuffs firm. Producers hedging calf sales could reduce herd rebuilding, adding to longer-term supply tightness.

## Read by commodity

- CORN: neutral
- FCATTLE: neutral

## Sources

- k-state.edu: https://www.k-state.edu/news/beef-tips/articles/2024/02/managing-feeder-cattle-price-risk.html

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