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Lowest US cow/heifer inventory since 1941.
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<blockquote data-quote="NCLiz 3" data-source="post: 1110522" data-attributes="member: 21944"><p>In looking at those numbers, one thing/question that comes to my mind is:</p><p> Are dairy cattle included in those numbers as dairy cattle have become a duel purpose producer of both milk and beef?</p><p></p><p>As for " expenses " I do believe that plays a very big part in it.</p><p> IMO, anyone wanting to get in the cattle business and starting from scratch, with a 50 head herd, will have to invest at least $600,000 for land cost alone in my area.</p><p>And another $150,000 for cattle, fencing and proper equipment to handle cattle etc, not including hay fields or hay equipment.</p><p>And that's a big nut to crack for a low profit risky small business.</p><p>That is one of the reasons I think there are few new comers getting into the business and fewer cows/heifers are being produced.</p><p>Simply put-- fewer cattlemen produce fewer cattle.</p><p>Liz</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NCLiz 3, post: 1110522, member: 21944"] In looking at those numbers, one thing/question that comes to my mind is: Are dairy cattle included in those numbers as dairy cattle have become a duel purpose producer of both milk and beef? As for “ expenses “ I do believe that plays a very big part in it. IMO, anyone wanting to get in the cattle business and starting from scratch, with a 50 head herd, will have to invest at least $600,000 for land cost alone in my area. And another $150,000 for cattle, fencing and proper equipment to handle cattle etc, not including hay fields or hay equipment. And that's a big nut to crack for a low profit risky small business. That is one of the reasons I think there are few new comers getting into the business and fewer cows/heifers are being produced. Simply put-- fewer cattlemen produce fewer cattle. Liz [/QUOTE]
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