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How feedlot operators make marketing decisions

Feb 21, 2019

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Market trends often impact the timing for marketing cattle at a feedlot. When markets are down, operators may hold cattle and feed them longer for more weight and higher profitability, versus pulling cattle forward and marketing them at a lighter weight when prices are high.

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