Risk Management Programs
Feeders Preferences
- Allows member access to CME Futures
- Full contracts based on 40,000 pounds for live cattle and lean hogs. Contracts based on 50,000 pounds for feeder cattle
- Mini contracts based on 20,000 pounds for live cattle and lean hogs. Mini contracts based on 25,000 pounds for feeder cattle
- Gain or loss on futures position is settled on livestock check
- Livestock sold through UPI
- UPI makes margin calls up to $150,000, upon approval
- Offers protection against significant price changes in volatile markets
- Enables producers to operate on fairly predictable margins
- Rate discounts if you have a loan and/or a livestock marketing agreement
Interested in Learning More?
To see if you’re a good candidate for Risk Management, contact your local UPI representative or call (614) 433-2184.