Well with the cattle prices down its had me exploring different marketing options. Ive got some options in finishing some steer calves to sell to two different people who process a d resell. At this point im not quite ready to get into having beef processed myself and sell that way. One of the groups i can sell to is paying just under $3/lb hanging weight for the finished steers. Ive played around with some numbers and while it is appealing my gut says at the end of the day with all things considered it aint as good as it looks. I feel that time you factor in feed costs, labor, and the fact that the steers are utilizing pasture that something else could be using its not that profitable. Im kinda thinking that as cow-calf operation is better off to produce calves, wean, and sell in the long haul. While ill be the first to say ive still got alot to learn and im in no way advocating my thoughts are right, im just curious as to others thoughts. Am i totally off the mark here or in the grand scheme of things is it best to just sell weaned calves(5-7wts) and just ride the highs and lows of the cattle business.