Revisit Basis for Lighter Weight Cattle

An article on Angus Beef Bulletin

Accurate prices are needed by buyers and sellers of cattle. With higher overall price levels, the price differences across cattle of different weights have also increased. As a result, producers may want to revisit some pricing rules reflected in price slides and in basis levels for lighter-weight feeder cattle.

The price slide has become steeper in recent years. To observe the change, consider USDA-AMS reported prices for feeder steers at different weights as compiled by the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC). The price slide from March 2026 is much steeper compared to the slide from March 2021.

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