Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) A New Price Risk Management Tool for Livestock Producers Tim Petry, Livestock Economist LRP Cattle Feedlot School Jan2011 01-28-10
LRP Insures against price declines Similar to put options 13% of premium is subsidized Crop insurance agents do not have to offer List of approved agents at: www3.rma.usda.gov/apps/agents/index.cfm
Livestock Price and Production Patterns 1. Seasonal 3. Long term 2. Cycle 4. Unexpected
LRP Feeder Cattle (beef, dairy, Brahman) Under 600 lbs Steers or heifers 600-900 lbs Steers or heifers Fed cattle Hogs Lambs
LRP Feeder Cattle Based on Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) feeder cattle price index which is available at www.cmegroup.com 650-849 lb, M & L # 1, feeder steers at markets reported by USDA-AMS Same basis considerations as futures and options
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CME Index and LRP Index: par for over 600 steer, under 600 heifer, under 600 Brahman + 10% for under 600 steer - 10% for over 600 heifer, over 600 Brahman - 15% under 600 dairy - 20% over 600 dairy
N.D. Feeder Cattle Basis Rule of Thumb E to W along I-94 Highway 2 deduct $2 to $4 700 800 = par -4 to +4 600 700 = +5 500 600 = +15 400 500 = +20 800 900 = -5
Insurance Period Policies may be available for the following weekly lengths: 13, 17, 21, 26, 30, 34, 39, 43, 47, 52 Policy Size Any # up to 1,000 head per Specific Coverage Endorsement (SCE) 2,000 maximum per year (July 1 June 30)
Actuarials Coverage prices & rates change daily and are posted on the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) web site www3.rma.usda.gov/apps/livestock_reports/main.aspx Coverage levels will range from 70-100% of expected price
Indemnity Payment based on difference between COVERAGE PRICE (CP) & CME CASH SETTLEMENT PRICE (CS) CP = $105/cwt CS = $100 $5/cwt payment Producers must submit 04-LRP-Claim Form within 60 days of end of contract
Year Fall Steer Calf LRP Results July 15 to Oct 15 (13 wk) Coverage Price Premium Actual Price LRP Payment LRP Profit 2007 125.38 2.68 124.06 1.32-1.36 2008 120.52 2.79 107.57 12.95 10.16 2009 112.22 3.03 102.58 9.64 6.61 2010 121.04 2.36 118.23 2.81.45 Year Nov 15 (17 wk) Coverage Price Premium Actual Price LRP Payment LRP Profit 2007 123.20 2.58 119.27 3.93 1.35 2008 127.38 5.46 107.37 20.01 14.55 2009 112.18 3.73 102.94 9.24 5.51 2010 121.02 2.88 122.61 -- -2.88
SF_LS766 Sioux Falls, SD Thu Nov 18, 2010 USDA-ND Dept Ag Market News Stockmens Livestock Exchange - Dickinson, ND Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 11/18/2010 Receipts: 4601 Last Week: 3650 Year Ago: 3936 Compared to last week: Steers calves traded 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Heifer calves traded steady to 3.00 higher. Demand was good with active trading. Steers made up 55 percent. Heifers made up 44 percent. Feeder bulls made up 1 percent. 52 percent over 600 lbs. Next sale is scheduled for December 2, 2010. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 11 328-330 329 143.00-144.00 143.54 11 373-386 378 147.00-147.75 147.47 52 419-440 433 142.50-148.50 145.27 113 452-499 467 134.50-140.75 138.28 158 506-544 533 126.50-135.50 130.22 115 509-527 521 136.25-138.25 136.92 Fancy 145 559-599 582 117.75-127.75 122.50 30 561 561 132.00 132.00 Fancy 579 600-648 630 114.00-122.75 119.27 Calves 199 651-695 675 113.50-119.00 116.68 Calves 14 658 658 124.00 124.00 Fancy 250 700-739 715 112.00-118.25 114.74 Calves
Backgrounding Steer LRP Results Aug 25 to Jan 20 (21 wk) Year Coverage Price Premium Actual Price LRP Payment LRP Profit 2007-08 116.05 3.70 97.16 18.89 15.19 2008-09 106.01 3.23 95.14 10.87 7.64 2009-10 99.98 2.82 97.46 2.52 -.30 2010-11 116.01 3.56 127.27 0-3.56
SF_LS796 Sioux Falls, SD Fri Jan 21, 2011 USDA-ND Dept Ag Market News North Dakota Weekly Auction Summary - For the week ending Jan 21, 2011 Receipts: 9,831 Last Week 13,705 Last Year 16,527 Combined results of 4 auctions this week: Kist, Napoleon, Stockmen s and West Fargo. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 26 368-398 385 162.50-165.50 164.28 47 401-445 433 156.00-167.00 159.48 48 456-488 480 150.00-163.00 154.62 226 501-546 521 143.00-158.75 152.43 339 553-596 576 137.00-149.50 144.11 5 563 563 155.00 155.00 Fancy 638 600-649 625 130.50-145.50 139.07 Calves 769 655-697 681 126.50-138.00 133.54 Calves 526 700-742 718 126.00-134.75 131.08 385 703-746 725 118.00-132.00 128.33 Calves 49 715 715 137.75 137.75 Fancy 15 718 718 137.00 137.00 Value Added 695 750-796 776 121.50-131.00 127.14 30 750-782 771 124.50-127.25 125.47 Calves 659 800-849 820 120.00-126.50 122.80 164 850-898 869 116.00-122.75 119.90 68 904-945 921 115.50-117.25 116.48
Fed Cattle (Steers or Heifers) 1000 1400 lb., Select or higher, YG 1-3 Based on 5-area weighted average 35 to 65 percent choice steer price www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/lm_150.txt Released each Monday morning Any # up to 2000 head per SCE 4000 maximum per year
LM_CT150 St. Joseph, MO Mon Jan 24, 2011 USDA Market News Service 5 AREA WEEKLY WEIGHTED AVERAGE DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE Texas/Oklahoma/New Mexico; Kansas; Nebraska; Colorado; Iowa/Minnesota feedlots (Includes all transactions regardless of delivery day) For: Week Ending Sunday, 1/23/2011 Confirmed: 128,290 Week Ago: 154,806 Year Ago: 133,074 LIVE FOB BASIS - Beef Breeds Head Weight Price Avg Wtd Avg count Range Range Weight Price STEERS Over 80% Choice 3,395 1,165-1,550 104.00-108.00 1,455 105.79 65-80% Choice 10,418 1,225-1,520 104.00-107.50 1,399 105.76 35-65% Choice 16,425 1,110-1,450 102.00-107.00 1,314 105.89 0-35% Choice 196 1,215-1,325 105.00-106.00 1,248 105.70 Total all grades 30,434 1,110-1,550 102.00-108.00 1,358 105.83 HEIFERS Over 80% Choice 4,754 1,189-1,425 104.00-106.50 1,326 105.53 65-80% Choice 9,980 1,078-1,425 104.00-106.00 1,231 105.81 35-65% Choice 16,788 1,050-1,350 102.00-107.00 1,170 105.99 0-35% Choice - - Total all grades 31,522 1,050-1,425 102.00-107.00 1,213 105.87
Cattle LRP Timetable MARKET CLASS MARKET DATE LRP CONTRACT 13 17 21 26 Under 600 Nov 15 AUG JUL JUN MAY Over 600 Feb 15 NOV OCT SEP AUG Fed Jul 15 APR MAR FEB JAN
LRP Advantages Small numbers can be hedged 600, 600, heifers, dairy Premium subsidized 13% No brokerage or margin Receive higher prices in bull market Available in months where no futures/options All coverage prices available daily Disadvantages Not flexible like futures and options Must own the livestock 10% rule for calves and heifers
Steps to LRP 1. Submit eligibility application form with insurance agent 2. Select a SCE (coverage prices and premiums are available after 5 PM (CST) except holidays) 1. Number of head 2. Policy length closest to marketing date 3. Estimated average market weight 4. Choose coverage price 3. Pay premium to agent 4. Agent submits SCE form electronically (hours are between 5 PM and 9 AM (CST), Tues-Sat only)
Volatile Prices Price Risk Management Necessary! Questions?