Farmers are panic-buying

[jltrent]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/farmers-are-panic-buying-to-keep-america-s-95-million-cows-fed/ar-BB12jy9v?li=BBnb7Kz

Keeping America's 95 million cows, 77 million pigs, and 9 billion chickens fed isn't as simple as it may seem. Farmers are worried their feed mills could close as employees get sick or that their slaughterhouses could slow production, forcing them to keep animals for longer. They're also concerned that a shortage of trucks, which are being waylaid to supply supermarkets, could make it harder for farm supplies to reach them.

 

[TexasBred]

Asked the fella at the feed store about this the other day and he said his company (Nutrena and Hi Pro) had assured him there would be no problem. Feed ingredients are plentiful and they own have their own drivers. Time will tell.

 

[greggy]

Well, the only problem with that, is there is no problem till there is one.

I get different feeds from different sources, one has dropped off a cliff as a lot of the clients served businesses like coffee shops and bakeries, they should be cranking right now which means plenty of by product to make feed....

I was overflowing with fruit and veg waste though, supermarkets were killing it, they are saying the buying is back to normal more or less now, the panic induced by the media reporting panic buying.....lol

so yeah, some things are unforseen, and after being told all good a few weeks ago, that changed quick.

One of the large feed producers were in a bit of a panic, not sure why as they are isolated and if paying by acc or even card, it becomes no contact in normal times, but it was put to me that if a few key staff in office and elsewhere were to go off at same time, it could be very disruptive, no doubt they were also scrambling behind the scenes to make sure transport etc would be kept up, severe drought for many years made things hard as it was, this just came along for extra stress testing

One good thing here, is Ag was clearly set aside as essential, so anything tied to that could and would keep operating, I would imagine it is the same there, maybe it has not been relayed clear enough if yes ?

 

[regolith]

there's plenty to worry about.

I booked some culls in early in the week was informed there's a 3-week wait. Covid messed up the markets, then they brought in rules that meant the plants can only run at 50% with their staff at half density, and a lot of NZ is still in a long drought with cows already having been backed up for months as the stock that needed to go has exceeded processing capacity since Dec/Jan.
Somehow all these animals stuck on farms still have to be fed.
We're heading into the weaner sales season with all the saleyards closed...

 

[greggy]

That is not good.

Saleyards running as normal as I understand here.

 

[Stocker Steve]

there's plenty to worry about.

I booked some culls in early in the week was informed there's a 3-week wait. Covid messed up the markets, then they brought in rules that meant the plants can only run at 50% with their staff at half density, and a lot of NZ is still in a long drought with cows already having been backed up for months as the stock that needed to go has exceeded processing capacity since Dec/Jan.
Somehow all these animals stuck on farms still have to be fed.
We're heading into the weaner sales season with all the saleyards closed...

NZ gets a lot of postive press here on how well they are controlling corona. Meanwhile in our area - - traffic deaths have doubled and far exceed corona deaths. Speeding on MT hihgways got the blame.

I really don't see a good answer to the glut of meat. Steak, bacon, and seafood are all on "sale" now but there is still not enough interest. I loaded up on propane and plan to start a low carb diet after Easter.

 

[callmefence]

If your hitting the feed store heavy in April you ain't making money anyways

 

[Stocker Steve]

If your hitting the feed store heavy in April you ain't making money anyways

But it is still snowing up here... ;-)

 

[Ryder]

NZ gets a lot of postive press here on how well they are controlling corona. Meanwhile in our area - - traffic deaths have doubled and far exceed corona deaths. Speeding on MT hihgways got the blame.

Here insurance companies are giving reduced rates because of fewer cars on the roads.

 

[Ky hills]

NZ gets a lot of postive press here on how well they are controlling corona. Meanwhile in our area - - traffic deaths have doubled and far exceed corona deaths. Speeding on MT hihgways got the blame.

Here insurance companies are giving reduced rates because of fewer cars on the roads.

Been reading about insurance companies doing that but ain't seen the one we have insurance through mentioned.

 

[regolith]

there's plenty to worry about.

I booked some culls in early in the week was informed there's a 3-week wait. Covid messed up the markets, then they brought in rules that meant the plants can only run at 50% with their staff at half density, and a lot of NZ is still in a long drought with cows already having been backed up for months as the stock that needed to go has exceeded processing capacity since Dec/Jan.
Somehow all these animals stuck on farms still have to be fed.
We're heading into the weaner sales season with all the saleyards closed...

NZ gets a lot of postive press here on how well they are controlling corona. Meanwhile in our area - - traffic deaths have doubled and far exceed corona deaths. Speeding on MT hihgways got the blame.

I really don't see a good answer to the glut of meat. Steak, bacon, and seafood are all on "sale" now but there is still not enough interest. I loaded up on propane and plan to start a low carb diet after Easter.

NZ moved to lockdown at the very first sign of a problem and are currently more than halfway through the initial 28 days that was planned.

Time will tell how this all pans out. Pretty much everything to do with agriculture has been classed as 'essential' and is going forwards in one way or another, but there will be knock-on effects for a long time. Truth is our government don't have the first clue how to farm, had to move fast and certainly won't have considered the number of cattle stuck on farms with approaching winter, limited options to feed them and delayed or no outlet to sale or cull them. There has been huge interest in animal welfare over the last few years and we can expect repercussions in that area too if cattle are underfed as a result.

 

[CG1]

If your hitting the feed store heavy in April you ain't making money anyways

Now that's a good point

 

[CG1]

I brought this up a month ago. I'm still working through the feed I hoarded a month ago. Our grain store is now only open 2 days a week with a huge line. Luckily I have not had to experience it.

 

[greybeard]

Auto ins rebates or refunds....
I have seen statements from the following auto insurers that they will be doing the refunds or rebates of varying % of premiums:
Allstate (also offering free Identity protection for the rest of 2020 to anyone in the USA..an Allstate customer or not)
Progressive
Geico
StateFarm
American Family Insurance
USAA
Liberty Mutual
Farmers
Safeco
Travelers

There may be more and there are also other programs currently being offered by insurers as well.

 

[TexasBred]

I brought this up a month ago. I'm still working through the feed I hoarded a month ago. Our grain store is now only open 2 days a week with a huge line. Luckily I have not had to experience it.

Gotta love socialism. :lol: :hide:

 

[CG1]

I brought this up a month ago. I'm still working through the feed I hoarded a month ago. Our grain store is now only open 2 days a week with a huge line. Luckily I have not had to experience it.

Gotta love socialism. :lol: :hide:

I love it when someone uses a word they don't understand :clap: :lol: :roll:

 

[Stocker Steve]

What does the math say on how and when NZ will catch up on cattle slaughter ?