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Bull buying made simple

Date: Mar 07 2013

Breeding & Cow Herd & Sire Selection

Earlier this week Mark told you a herd bull is a big investment, and getting more so all the time. Since you’ll be putting so many of your proverbial eggs into that one expensive basket, you want to make sure he’s the right guy for the job. But with so many numbers and figures to sort […]

Calculating your breakeven, Part I

Date: Apr 05 2011

Cow Herd & Feeder Calf Marketing & Research

It won”t be long until spring has flown past, summer is creeping by and we need to start making tough cattle marketing decisions. Maybe you calve in the fall and these decisions are really quickly approaching: Sell now or keep them on grass? Retain ownership, partner or send them to the auction barn? How much will the cost of feedstuffs impact those decisions?