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Category Archives: Ranch Economics
The Laws Of Economics
The laws of economics are as real as the law of gravity. How many times have I heard, “But it’s not a living, it is ‘a way of life.’” Well yeah…but without profit the way of life won’t last long.–jtl, … Continue reading
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Tagged economics, laws of economics, Ranch Economics
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The economics of preg-checking
By Beef Cattle Research Council of the Canadian Cattlemen Photo: The major economic benefit of preg-checking is the money saved by not wintering open cows. However, it has been noted that preg-checking is not always worthwhile, as the increased revenue … Continue reading
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Tagged cows, pregnancy checking, Ranch Economics
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The 3 Secrets For Increasing Profit™
There is a common belief that profit is a function of weather and prices PERIOD. But weather and prices are, for the most part, beyond our control. If we believe that profit is determined by things beyond our control, it … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 Secrets for increasing profits, Ranch Economics, Stan Parsons
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DuBois column
President Trump signed the E.O. mentioned in my last column, requiring a review of all national monuments of over 100,000 acres and designated since 1996. “Today, I am signing a new executive order to end another egregious abuse of federal … Continue reading
Pasture lease rates continue higher
by Wes Ishmael in BEEF Editors’ Blog Continued year-over-year increases in the cost of pasture leases leave cattle producers wondering how much higher rents can go. When does the rocket ship that is carrying pasture rent rates higher and … Continue reading
8 Common Questions on Flexible Farm Leases
From AgWeb.com © Freeimages.com Wondering if you should propose a flexible farm lease with your landlord? With the prospect of low grain and soy prices facing farmers in the months ahead, many producers are considering a variety of options to protect … Continue reading
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Tagged leasing land, ranch managament
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The Value of Gain and Grass
Along these lines, I saw something very unusual happen as a result of the “wreck of ’74.” Normally, lighter cattle bring more than do heavier cattle. In all my years then and since, I have seen it happen the other … Continue reading
Burke Teichert shares the secrets of a profitable cow
Ranches should have been profitable for much of the last 10 years. Coming soon (later today, hopefully): An email exchange wish Alyssa Wagner that will shed more light on the primary determinant of profitability of the cow-calf operation.–jtl by Burke … Continue reading
Here’s what separates the empire builders from the rest
Those who start at the bottom and reach the very top of the cattle business do things differently. Pay attention boys and girls. Get big. Get efficient. Or get out. — Sam Little. Or as as Stan Parsons put it, … Continue reading
Crunch the numbers before you buy those heifers
And you had best have a top of the line direct cost accounting system. — jtl, 419 By Heather Maude via Beef Magazine Carefully analyze the cost of buying, selling and retaining replacement heifers. “The days of developing heifers … Continue reading
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