Harding Hall 202
Economics-Box 2220
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007
Matthew provides analysis and insights for producers and agribusinesses as they understand and implement commodity marketing and insurance tools. He serves on the technical advisory committee of the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) and participates on the NCCC-134 regional committee.
Feeder cattle basis levels observed during 2025 specific to South Dakota locations were higher than expected throughout 2025 and sharply higher in November and December, perhaps reflecting a tight supply of feeder cattle nationally.
Futures prices are from organized trades that provide price information for buyers and sellers of commodities. Local cash prices can be compared to futures prices using a basis measure. With an expected basis measure, producers can observe futures prices and infer cash prices.
Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd. This month we will cover the basics of Livestock Risk Protection (LRP).
