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For the week ending November 6th...

.Typical closeout for un-hedged steers sold this week...
  • Placed On Feed 135 days ago = June 24th
  • Projected Profit/(Loss) based on the futures when Placed on Feed: ($54.79)
Cost of 750 lb. steer delivered to the feedyard @ $95.16 per cwt. 
$713.70
Cost of gain* for 500 lbs. @ $76.16 per cwt.
$380.80
Interest** @ 6.50% on cattle cost for 135 days
$19.80
Interest on 50% of the feed cost for 135 days
$5.28
Total Cost & Expense
$1,119.58
Sale proceeds... 1,250 lb. steer @ $87.00 per cwt.
$1,087.50
This week's Profit/(Loss) per head...
($32.08)
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Profit/(Loss) per head for previous week...
($43.21)
Change from previous week...
+$11.13
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Sale price necessary to breakeven...
$89.57
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.Projected closeout for steers placed on feed this week... 
  • Projected Sale Date @ 135 days on feed = March 21st
  • Cost of 750 lb. steer delivered to the feedyard @ $94.48 per cwt.
    $708.60
    Cost of gain* for 500 lbs. @ $79.84 per cwt.
    $399.20
    Interest** @ 5.50% on cattle cost for 135 days
    $13.10
    Interest on 50% of the feed cost for 135 days
    $3.69
    Total Cost & Expense
    $1,124.60
    Sale proceeds... April Live Cattle Futures @ $89.00 per cwt.
    $1,112.50
    Projected Profit/(Loss) per head...
    ($12.10)
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    Projected Profit/(Loss) per head projected for previous week...
    ($27.18)
    Change from previous week...
    +$15.08
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    Sale price necessary to breakeven...
    $89.97
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    *In addition to feed costs, "Cost of Gain" includes death loss, medicine, insurance, etc.
     **Interest Rate @ Prime + 2.00%... Prime Rate as defined and published by The Wall Street Journal

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    • Typical closeout for steers sold this week
    • Projected closeout for steers placed on feed this week

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