The agricultural commodity markets have experienced increased volatility in recent years. As part of this market trend, livestock buyers and sellers are facing an ever increasing level of price risk. Doing nothing to manage price risk is tantamount to speculating in the physical (or “cash”) markets, which can prove unhealthy to the bottom line of a livestock producer or commercial firm.
Organization |
United States Department of Agriculture |
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CME Group |
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899 |
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Written Material |