Profit-Motivated, Group Oriented

• These producers have the time and motivation to pursue new marketing and production innovations if they make him or her money.
• These producers are willing and able to work with other like-minded business people, if necessary, to take advantage of emerging marketing opportunities and production innovations.

Feeder Calf Alliances
Feeder calf producers can work with alliances to enhance their business
competitiveness. There are many advantages to working within alliances
such as reduced transportation costs, improved market power and fewer
transactions. Most types of alliance have different production practices
and coordination levels (birth to slaughter). Below are some examples of
alliance programs that are offered in Missouri.

The following links are beef cattle marketing alliance listings that have been
developed by popular beef magazines. These links include contact information
and required practices for the alliance groups.

For more information about alliances, you can use the following university links
for more detailed information.

For any comments or questions concerning this website, please contact:
Vern Pierce, Beef and Dairy Economist
Joe Horner, Beef and Dairy Economist