Experiences with Grid Marketing - Summary of Chariton Valley Beef Sales for Year 2000

H. Joseph Sellers; Diana Bodenstiener

Marketing

Experiences with Grid Marketing - Summary of Chariton Valley Beef Sales for Year 2000

Authors: H. Joseph Sellers (Iowa State University) , Diana Bodenstiener (Chariton Valley Beef)

Abstract

Producers in the Chariton Valley Beef organization have marketed more than 10,000 head of cattle into grid markets over the past three years. Data from 134 lots were summarized, with 3,791 head of cattle marketed into four grid markets. Producers averaged $26.05 per head premiums. Premiums and discounts ranged from a positive $79.01 to a negative $40.44 on tots delivered.

Keywords: ASL R1759

How to Cite: Sellers, H. J. & Bodenstiener, D. (2002) “Experiences with Grid Marketing - Summary of Chariton Valley Beef Sales for Year 2000”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. 1(1).