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Market Data
Online Markets
Stocker Calc
Upgrade Calc
Breeding Calc
Specialty
Risk Mgmt
Market Period
USDA Market Reports
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State
Barn
Selected
● size = volume
ClassGradeExclude
COG
$
/lb
Records: 0Avg Price: —Avg Weight: —Avg VOG/lb: —TAP ROW FOR VOG
HeadWeight$/cwtValueNotes
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Price Slide — $/cwt by Weight
VOG > COG Marginal VOG < COG ● size = head count VOG requires ≥25 lb gap
Market Data Link
Class
Grade
Buy Weight
Sell Weight
Purchase
Weightlbs
Price$/cwt
Buying Costs%
Target Sale
Weightlbs
Price$/cwt
Shrink%
Selling Costs%
Cost of Gain
Daily Cost/Hd$/hd/day
ADGlbs/day
Death Loss%
Financing
Group
Head Counthead
Estimates only. Actual results will vary based on weather, animal health, market conditions, and management. ROI projections assume execution of the production plan as entered. Not financial advice. Consult a qualified livestock marketing advisor before making purchase decisions.
Current Animal
Class
Grade
Weight
Market Price—
Upgraded Animal
Class
Grade
Sell Weight
Market Price—
Costs
Upgrade CostsAll-in: vet, procedure, recovery$/head
Head Counthead
Estimated value difference only. Does not account for recovery time, additional feed costs, or procedural risk. Actual premium varies by buyer, condition, and market. Not financial advice.
Market Data Link
Class
Bred Status
Selection
Purchase
Asking Price$/head
Head Counthead
Bred Status
Calf Production
Calf Weightlbs
Calf Grade
Calf $/lbBlended steer/heifer avg$/lb
Wean Agedays
Calf Survival%
Cull / Salvage
Cull Weightlbs
Cull $/lb$/lb
Cost to Keep
Daily CostFeed, pasture, mineral, labor$/hd/day
Selling Cost%
Breed-Back%
Death Loss%/yr
NPV Parameters
Remaining Lifeyears
Opportunity Cost%
Financing
NPV is a theoretical estimate assuming constant calf prices, survival rates, and costs over the productive life. Actual cow productivity, longevity, and market conditions will vary. Buy/Pass verdicts are estimates and should not be the sole basis for purchase decisions. Not financial advice.
Your Basis
Local Cash (700-900 lb)—
Front Month GF
$
/cwt
Basis—
Basis = Cash − Futures
Cash price is a state weekly avg and may not reflect your local market. Basis varies by location, quality, lot size, time of year, and delivery terms. Adjust for docks and actual conditions on your cattle.
Cattle
Type
Weight Cat
Head Counthead
End Weightlbs
Coverage
Expected ValueExpected ending $/cwt$/cwt
Coverage Level
Endorsement
Insured Share%
LRP: Premium estimates use approximate rates and Price Adjustment Factors. Actual LRP rates are published daily by USDA RMA and vary. Contact a licensed crop insurance agent for actual quotes and eligibility. Endorsements can only be purchased during specific daily windows. Futures/Options: Futures and options trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. This calculator does not account for margin requirements, margin calls, or liquidity risk. Basis risk means actual cash prices may differ from futures-derived estimates. Consult a registered commodity trading advisor or broker. Not insurance or financial advice.
Online & Video Auctions
Video/internet auction results reported through USDA MARS. Prices are FOB with pencil shrink and slide terms.
Market Period Class Grade Delivery
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Sale DateClassGradeHeadWt RangeAvg Wt$/cwt$/lbDeliveryRegionNotes
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• Data sourced from USDA MARS • POG = VOG − COG
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