New to Cattle.

[jim]

Is now a good time to get into cattle? I noticed that the prices are down a bit, and a grazing lease will be involved. Opinions please.

Thanks
jim

 

[Red Bull Breeder]

Well i have always been told you can make money if you buy low and sell high. I haven't tried that yet but seems like it would work. Cattle are down now so i guess it as good of time as any.

 

[bigbull338]

yes with cows being down now is a goodtime to buy some bred cows or pairs.but you need to have 2 things before you buy the cows.1 is have a place leased with good grass an water.an a set of corrals.2 you need to have access to hay.an make sure the fences are good.you dont want tobe chasing cows esp new 1s that not used to the place.

 

[SRBeef]

Here's a link to an article with a different perspective:

http://www.agriculture.com/ag/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/ag/story/data/1217604429631.xml

 

[Limomike]

Cows ARE down now... last week at the sale barn.. there were over 500 momma cows on the block. That is a big number.
But I would say that if you are going to get in the business, or stay in it..... keep your cattle costs to a bare minimum; such as low feed and more grass.(for those of you that have good grass on your pastures) Make sure you have good grazing for the # of head you have.

 

[nap]

Here's a link to an article with a different perspective:

http://www.agriculture.com/ag/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/ag/story/data/1217604429631.xml

Nice link! I think in order to cope with the rough times you have to be able to adapt. Try experimenting with new ideas. I am experimenting with a MIG grazing system this year. We'll see how it goes. I believe that to do nothing is an open invitation out of the business for many producers.

 

[jim]

Thanks!