Abstract
Risks associated with independent hog finishing have prompted producers to seek alternative production and marketing methods. A means of reducing risk has developed through contract hog finishing. Research results indicate that risk-neutral producers require contract base payments ranging from $11.25 to $14.00 per head. Strongly risk-averse producers require contract base payments ranging from $4.75 to $7.75 per head. The lower ends of the ranges are for a contract with performance incentives. The upper ends of the ranges are for a flat contract without performance incentives. Calculated required base payments are similar to those payments currently received by contract hog finishers.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 16, 1995
Highlights
Volume 0 Issue 10 Swine Day (1968-2014)
Risks associated with independent hog finishing have prompted producers to seek alternative production and marketing methods
A means of reducing risk has developed through contract hog finishing
Summary
Volume 0 Issue 10 Swine Day (1968-2014) A comparison of risk and return for contract and independent hog finishing Follow this and additional works at: https://newprairiepress.org/kaesrr
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