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Which came First ... the Cow or the Beef?
This thought-provoking cattle version of the old chicken-and-egg adage come to mind when looking back to the Jan. 1, 2002, cattle inventories and outlook forecasts.
Determining Cost of Production is Useful to Cattle Producers
Since producers have little control over areas outside their ranches, focusing on management at the ranch level is essential and determining your ranch's cost of production is helpful in making management decisions.
Net Present Value Analysis Can Aid in Cattle Business Decision Making
An objective answer to the profit potential of cow-calf pairs purchased (or heifers retained) today can be arrived at by conducting a net present value analysis of the cost and income streams associated with owning cows for the next several years.
New Demand for Beef Creates a Niche for New Products
For the first time in twenty years, we have seen an increase in beef demand, as measured by a combination of increased beef consumption and consumer spending. New product development helps revitalize beef demand in the long run.
Cattle Markets, 2001
As the end of 2001 approaches, it seems wise to reevaluate factors affecting the cattle industry.
Unit Cost of Production
Three factors determine the economic profitability of producing calves: calf prices, bred and cull animal prices, and unit cost of production. Prices are primarily determined by market factors. Unit cost of production, on the other hand, is under your direct control.
What to Do About Replacement Cows
Should you be retaining heifers this fall or trying to buy bred cows or bred heifers?
Cattle Situation and Analysis
The United States Department of Agriculture's annual inventory report, Cattle, released January 28, indicated that cattle herd liquidation continued during 1999. All cattle and calves inventory declined to 98.048 million head, 1.1 percent below that of a year ago, marking the fourth year in a row that cattle producers reduced the size of the U.S. herd.
Cattle Prices for 2001
The cattle cycle is alive and well in 2001, with prices for all classes of cattle moving upward over the last three years.
Changes in Beef Production Post Dec. 23, 2003
It is important for all of us to be strong proponents of the beef industry, promoting the strengths we enjoy such as a safe product and one that is tasty and good for us.