Slaughter Steer Close-Out
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For the week ending May 17th...

.Typical closeout for un-hedged steers sold this week...
  • Placed On Feed 135 days ago = January 2nd
  • Projected Profit/(Loss) based on the futures & estimated Cost of Gain when Placed on Feed: ($47.85)
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Cost of 750 lb. steer delivered to the feedyard @ $148.26 per cwt. 
$1,111.95
Cost of gain* for 500 lbs. @ $121.32 per cwt.
$606.60
Interest** @ 5.25% on cattle cost for 135 days
$21.59
Interest on 5.25% of the feed cost for 135 days
$5.89
Total Cost & Expense
$1,746.03
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Sale proceeds... 1,250 lb. steer @ $125.00 per cwt.
$1,562.50
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This week's Profit/(Loss) per head...
($183.53)
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Profit/(Loss) per head for previous week...
($164.70)
Change from previous week...
($18.83)
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Sale price necessary to breakeven...
$139.68
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.Projected closeout for steers placed on feed this week...
  • Projected Sale Date @ 135 days on feed = September 29th
  • Cost of 750 lb. steer delivered to the feedyard @ $133.65 per cwt.
    $996.53
    Cost of gain* for 500 lbs. @ $115.03 per cwt.
    $575.15
    Interest** @ 5.25% on cattle cost for 135 days
    $19.35
    Interest on 5.25% of the feed cost for 135 days
    $5.58
    Total Cost & Expense
    $1,596.61
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    Sale proceeds... August Live Cattle Futures @ $121.97 per cwt.
    $1,524.63
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    Projected Profit/(Loss) per head...
    ($71.98)
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    Projected Profit/(Loss) per head for previous week...
    ($49.74)
    Change from previous week...
    ($22.24)
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    Sale price necessary to breakeven...
    $127.73
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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 & hedged when placed on feed
    • Typical closeout for un-hedged steers sold this week
    • Projected Profit/(Loss) based on the futures & estimated Cost of Gain when Placed on Feed
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