Beefcentral iconBeefcentralSep 21, 2026

Losses top $170 in latest 100-day grainfed trading budget

There's an old saying that for lotfeeders to make a buck, they need two of the three key variables – feeder steer price, ration price and finished grainfed slaughter cattle price – to be working in their favour. Unfortunately in Beef Central's latest 100-day grainfed trading budget calculated on Friday, all three appear to be working somewhat against them.

Losses top $170 in latest 100-day grainfed trading budget

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There's an old saying that for lotfeeders to make a buck, they need two of the three key variables – feeder steer price, ration price and finished grainfed slaughter cattle price – to be working in their...

Unfortunately in Beef Central's latest 100-day grainfed trading budget calculated on Friday, all three appear to be working somewhat against them.

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There's an old saying that for lotfeeders to make a buck, they need two of the three key variables – feeder steer price, ration price and finished grainfed slaughter cattle price – to be working in their favour. Unfortunately in Beef Central's latest 100-day grainfed trading budget calculated on Friday, all three appear to be working somewhat against them.

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