Futures
Discuss contracts, timing, basis risk, and the cash needed to meet potential margin calls.
Livestock Hedging
A hedging plan for
your livestock.
Work with an MMM broker to evaluate futures, options, and re-ownership strategies alongside your cattle marketing plan. Start with the risk you need to manage and the cash flow your operation can support.
Options
Compare option premiums and the protection a strategy may provide. Understand what remains exposed.
Re-ownership
Discuss renewed market exposure after a cash sale. This is a separate position with its own costs and risk.
What it means for your operation
Match the tool to the cattle and the decision.
Bring your expected head count, weights, sale dates, and existing commitments. MMM can help you weigh the alternatives and understand the tradeoffs before placing a trade. Brokerage accounts are free to open. Trading commissions, fees, and margin requirements still apply; confirm the terms with your broker.
Insurance is subject to eligibility, availability, policy terms, and deadlines. Futures and options involve substantial risk.
Talk with a livestock broker.
Tell us about your operation and the decision you are weighing.
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Can I compare hedging with insurance?
Yes. MMM offers livestock brokerage alongside LRP and LGM discussions, so you can compare the tools for the same operation.
Does a hedge remove every risk?
No. Basis changes, production changes, costs, and execution can affect results. Futures and options involve substantial risk, and no strategy guarantees a profit.