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Lee Schulz and John Lawrence ( May, 2022 )

Summary

With an option, a floor or ceiling price can be established without locking in a price. The option holder can still benefit from favorable price changes in the market. Like insurance, you are protected from an unfavorable event if it occurs. The discussion below focuses on lean hog options, but the concepts apply to other livestock.


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Organization Iowa State University Extension
Publisher Iowa State University
Publication Date May, 2022
Publication Views 1116
Material Type Written Material

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