Grazing

Financing for Stockers

The National Livestock Grazing Agreement offers cattle producers a flexible financing option designed specifically for stocker and grazing operations. This program gives you the opportunity to work with National Livestock to acquire cattle using short-term lending structured around your grazing season.
Here’s how it works:

• National pays for the initial purchase of the cattle delivered to your operation.
• A one-time processing and inspection fee of $6.72/head is added, along with interest that begins accruing at the time of purchase.
• As the grazer, you take full responsibility for pasture, feed, health, and day-to-day care of the cattle.
• Throughout the grazing period, National conducts inspections every 60–90 days, and you’ll submit a simple monthly inventory report of the cattle under your care. All cattle in the program are branded with National’s brand and tagged with contact information for both you and National.
• When the cattle are sold, proceeds are sent to National. After deducting the original cattle purchase cost, interest, and fees, you receive the remaining balance.
• This is a great way to maximize your land and facilities without needing to secure outside financing or tie up capital upfront.
• For more information, call 1-800-999-8998 or contact Scott McCornack at scottm@nationallivestock.com.