I asked this question in another thread, but decided it might be better to break it out:
I went to Tractor Supply yesterday and discovered that the cost of steamed oats that I sometimes use for my horses has doubled in price. I couldn't believe it. I asked the person working there if the price was correct, and he said yes. He also said that anything having to do with feed was going through the roof because of the corn situation and ethanol. So, if the price of feed is going to double, HOW are ranchers going to be able to stay in business? This is a serious question for me because I have yet to make the investment, even though I have the acreage. I would like any and all serious replies because I'm seriously considering selling off the surplus acreage and calling it a day.
Any thoughts???
I went to Tractor Supply yesterday and discovered that the cost of steamed oats that I sometimes use for my horses has doubled in price. I couldn't believe it. I asked the person working there if the price was correct, and he said yes. He also said that anything having to do with feed was going through the roof because of the corn situation and ethanol. So, if the price of feed is going to double, HOW are ranchers going to be able to stay in business? This is a serious question for me because I have yet to make the investment, even though I have the acreage. I would like any and all serious replies because I'm seriously considering selling off the surplus acreage and calling it a day.
Any thoughts???