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hillsdown: I still haven't sold my cattle. Trying to put some more weight on the calves before they leave.
I don't bale any significant amount of hay...haven't for years...it just doesn't make economic sense, in my opinion. Even in a year like this with high prices it doesn't work.
Check out the Alberta Ag website for prices on hay and straw and I think you will agree the prices I quoted are realistic?
My family have been raising cattle in Alberta since 1905. I have raised cattle all my life. I owned my first cow before I went to school and that was close to 50 years ago.
I am sorry if I offended you by pointing out that most cow/calf operations aren't economically viable in central Alberta this year. I do realize different people raise cattle for different reasons, and that is okay too...for many it isn't about money.
I don't bale any significant amount of hay...haven't for years...it just doesn't make economic sense, in my opinion. Even in a year like this with high prices it doesn't work.
Check out the Alberta Ag website for prices on hay and straw and I think you will agree the prices I quoted are realistic?
My family have been raising cattle in Alberta since 1905. I have raised cattle all my life. I owned my first cow before I went to school and that was close to 50 years ago.
I am sorry if I offended you by pointing out that most cow/calf operations aren't economically viable in central Alberta this year. I do realize different people raise cattle for different reasons, and that is okay too...for many it isn't about money.