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<blockquote data-quote="Jessica06" data-source="post: 1156949" data-attributes="member: 5612"><p>Sounds like what we were dealing with in 2011 when we had such a terrible drought. Input costs through the roof, no grass, everyone having to sell, and cattle prices pretty darn low. The sale barns were going until 4 in the morning and they were having to send cattle home. Not rock bottom, but pretty close impo. And of course, the government wasn't helping by trying to cram NAIS down our throats and creating false demand for corn by mandating ethanol use. Among many other things. :bang: </p><p></p><p>Generally, though, we get better prices over here because we have put so much money and time into marketing, and have the quality of product to back it up (CAB, USDA quality grades, etc..). Nearly all of our Prime beef goes overseas, and the vast majority of our cattle are finished in feedlots on domestic grain. Also, our export market is only getting bigger, which makes a big difference. If what they taught us in college is still accurate, the vast majority of Australian beef is finished on grass/forage, which is less desirable for most people that are looking for an "enjoyable eating experience." South America is in the same boat, as nearly all of their cattle are finished on grass. For things to change, Australia just needs to convince the world that their product is better. They'll have their work cut out for them though...we are pretty good at what we do! 8)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jessica06, post: 1156949, member: 5612"] Sounds like what we were dealing with in 2011 when we had such a terrible drought. Input costs through the roof, no grass, everyone having to sell, and cattle prices pretty darn low. The sale barns were going until 4 in the morning and they were having to send cattle home. Not rock bottom, but pretty close impo. And of course, the government wasn't helping by trying to cram NAIS down our throats and creating false demand for corn by mandating ethanol use. Among many other things. :bang: Generally, though, we get better prices over here because we have put so much money and time into marketing, and have the quality of product to back it up (CAB, USDA quality grades, etc..). Nearly all of our Prime beef goes overseas, and the vast majority of our cattle are finished in feedlots on domestic grain. Also, our export market is only getting bigger, which makes a big difference. If what they taught us in college is still accurate, the vast majority of Australian beef is finished on grass/forage, which is less desirable for most people that are looking for an "enjoyable eating experience." South America is in the same boat, as nearly all of their cattle are finished on grass. For things to change, Australia just needs to convince the world that their product is better. They'll have their work cut out for them though...we are pretty good at what we do! 8) [/QUOTE]
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