Cattle Markets, Buying & Selling

From pricing to terminology, these resources make marketing cattle easier and far less intimidating.

Brokerage Companies: What are they? What do they do?

A quick, plain-language breakdown that explains what brokerage companies do in the livestock industry and how they differ from non-brokerage companies, with clear examples of each.

A quick-reference overview of cattle market terminology commonly seen in sale barns, contracts, and market reports.

Cattle Market & Contract Terms

Futures & Hedging Terms to Know

A simple, ranch-first glossary that explains futures, hedging, and key cattle market terms so producers can better understand price risk, market tools, and how cattle are bought and sold.

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