Having a good working knowledge of the cattle cycle is one of the keys for economic success in the livestock business. This is true whether one is in a cow-calf operation, a forage grazing operation, a feedyard operation or a beef cattle slaughter/processing company. The cattle cycle is a natural accumulation and liquidation of cattle inventory over a period of years.
2011 Cattle Cycle Book
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Dan Childs
Senior Agricultural Economics Consultant
Steve Swigert
Agricultural Economics Consultant (Retired)
