CIH to Conduct Educational Programs in Dodge City, KS, to Help Cattlemen Identify Opportunities to Protect Strong Profit Margins in Deferred Periods

Beef Profit Margins Exceed 90th Percentile in Deferred Periods

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIH, a leader in Margin Management since 1999, will be conducting an informal, free “Lunch ‘n Learn” on March 13th and a Beef Margin Management seminar in Dodge City, Kansas on April 2nd and 3rd. These programs are designed to help beef producers identify and take advantage of opportunities.

“Nearby operating margins are at historically low levels, but we see opportunities to protect deferred margins which are currently above the 90th percentile. These are not just good, but great opportunities compared to those we’ve seen over the past ten year-period.”

Elliot Berzack, Manager of Client Services, who leads CIH’s Beef Margin Management team notes,

“Nearby operating margins are at historically low levels, but we see opportunities to protect deferred margins which are currently above the 90th percentile. These are not just good, but great opportunities compared to those we’ve seen over the past ten year-period.”

Dodge City, KS - Beef Margin “Lunch ‘n Learn” - March 13th, 2013

This one-hour program will be held at the offices of High Plains Journal Media on 1500 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd., beginning at 11:00 a.m. It includes lunch, a brief introduction to the CIH Beef Margin Management approach and is offered free of charge. Those interested in attending can call CIH at [phone] to reserve a space.

Dodge City, KS - Beef Margin Seminar – April 2nd and 3rd, 2013

This two-day seminar will be held on April 2nd and 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Magourik Convention Center 4100 West Comanche. It is intended for feedlot owners & managers. The focus will be on CIH’s margin based approach to identifying opportunities and protecting profits. Participants will learn how to better utilize futures and options to manage forward profits. We include continental breakfast and lunch both days and a reception the first night. Those interested in attending can call CIH at [phone] to reserve a space or register online at www.cihedging.com/education.

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Through a unique combination of educational seminars, software and consultation, CIH provides clients with the critical information, tools and skills needed to make better marketing decisions. Widely recognized as a leader in margin management services, experts from CIH are regularly called upon to speak at conventions, corporate functions, and as expert advisors for agriculture-related media.