Economic evaluation of options for producers considering when to market calves born in fall 2016 and spring 2017.
Risk management tools, including hedging, are available to producers marketing cattle.
Weaning calves from first-calf cows early offers benefits to the animals and operation. Robert Wells, Ph.D., livestock consultant, shares the advantages and tips.
Dr. Jon Biermacher has analyzed the economics of various cull cow sale options to highlight strategies producers can use to maximize revenues.