What is retained ownership?

Market integration, or retained ownership, involves carrying over a production activity into the next phase of preparation for the marketplace. There are certain advantages associated with this production and marketing strategy. Retained ownership through the stocker/feeder and finishing phase eliminates some trading points, which can lower procurement, transportation and selling costs. Feeder cattle may still be moved, but without the stress of being cycled through regular market channels. Such cattle can be shipped directly to the place where they are finished in a feedlot.

Retained ownership also offers the cattle producer some flexibility in managing their annual income tax liabilities. By retaining ownership, a producer may transfer taxable income from one year to the next. This may be especially useful in years when sales have been high. … some sales can be carried over to the next year at reduced risk by using futures or options contracts.

We are seeking high-quality feeder cattle for our operations.

We will obtain livestock from reputable sources, such as ranchers or auction barns, through a contracted Order Buyer.

Placement of feeders into Feedlot.

Our minimum requirement of 100 feeder cattle heads of the same breed aligns with the standard for a pen at most commercial feedyards. This requirement is met by employing the retained ownership strategy, making it a viable alternative.

Harvest.

From custom feeder feedlot to packer direct sale on carcass grid pricing.