Southeastern US Stocker Production: Economist and Producer Perspective

Southeastern stocker production takes many forms. It has many similarities to stocker production across the United States, but it also differs in a few ways. The differences in stocker production across the Southeast compared to other regions provide both opportunities and challenges. The challenges are often associated with stocker producers taking on increased health and financial risk while the opportunities often present a lower cost of gain than many other regions. It is imperative producers consider the expected margin between buying and selling cattle as they navigate production decisions.