Category Archives: Ranch Economics

The economics of preg-checking

Posted on October 19, 2017 by

 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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The 3 Secrets For Increasing Profit™

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

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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DuBois column

Posted on June 8, 2017 by

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 →

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Pasture lease rates continue higher

Posted on February 19, 2016 by

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 →

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8 Common Questions on Flexible Farm Leases

Posted on November 20, 2015 by

 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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The Value of Gain and Grass

Posted on November 11, 2015 by

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 →

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Burke Teichert shares the secrets of a profitable cow

Posted on October 6, 2015 by

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 →

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Here’s what separates the empire builders from the rest

Posted on September 29, 2015 by

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 →

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Crunch the numbers before you buy those heifers

Posted on September 27, 2015 by

  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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Why Do I Own A Cow?

Posted on September 24, 2015 by

The only cow that will ever be on any place I might own or manage will be the one the bitter half (aka Sally) milks in the morning. We run stockers and the model is pretty simple. We take a … Continue reading →

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