Hedging 101 for Cattle Feeders: Real World Risk Management with Zach Tindall

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If the words “hedging,” “options,” or “basis” make your eyes glaze over — this episode is for you.

Today I’m joined by Zach Tindall, a commodity broker with Producers Livestock and a farmer feeder himself, to break down price protection tools in plain English. We talk about the real-world side of managing market risk — not just the theory, but how it actually works when you’ve got cattle on feed and money on the line.

We cover:

• What “hedging” really means 
• Pros and cons of futures, options, LRP, and packer contracts
• What basis is and why it matters
• A unique hedge contract offered only to Producers customers that removes the stress of margin calls

Zach also shares stories from the farm and how working alongside his dad shapes the way he serves producers today.

Whether you've got 50 head or 5,000, this episode gives you the tools — and confidence — to start protecting your bottom line.

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