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<blockquote data-quote="1982vett" data-source="post: 962330" data-attributes="member: 7795"><p>Back to this again from another angle.....I'm at 40% of the herd I had 2 years ago. We had a decent Fall last year with a very mild Winter along with really good moisture. I stopped feeding hay December 30th and have less than $200 in feed costs. That's mostly salt and mineral plus a few bags of cubes to help pen the cattle when needed. I'm not sure when to even plan on having to start to feed. I think it could be feasible (depending on the weather) I may not have to feed any (probably jinxed that idea just now). It did dry up in May and was looking as bad as 2011 before relief came in July. Now the pasture grasses are looking the best they have in years. However they are a little weedy right now as I was busy getting hitched during the time I should have been spraying. I do have a theory how the weeds over the long run are actually going to a help but will like to see if anyone can "think outside the box" before I explain that one. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> OH... a few interesting % numbers....This year I've sold 63% fewer calves for 48% less income with a few calves left to sell. Estimate on final numbers could be 56% fewer calves sold for 38% less income.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1982vett, post: 962330, member: 7795"] Back to this again from another angle.....I'm at 40% of the herd I had 2 years ago. We had a decent Fall last year with a very mild Winter along with really good moisture. I stopped feeding hay December 30th and have less than $200 in feed costs. That's mostly salt and mineral plus a few bags of cubes to help pen the cattle when needed. I'm not sure when to even plan on having to start to feed. I think it could be feasible (depending on the weather) I may not have to feed any (probably jinxed that idea just now). It did dry up in May and was looking as bad as 2011 before relief came in July. Now the pasture grasses are looking the best they have in years. However they are a little weedy right now as I was busy getting hitched during the time I should have been spraying. I do have a theory how the weeds over the long run are actually going to a help but will like to see if anyone can "think outside the box" before I explain that one. :) OH... a few interesting % numbers....This year I've sold 63% fewer calves for 48% less income with a few calves left to sell. Estimate on final numbers could be 56% fewer calves sold for 38% less income. [/QUOTE]
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