Stocker Steve
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Early this fall light heifers sold with male calves at some sales and sold with about a U$S 25 discount at others. I don't think the bigger grow yards were in the market yet. Heifers can be a sucker play.Steve, I've been noticing about even pricing for heifers from 500 to about 750 lbs. All around $170. I've been confused why people are paying so much for certain 4 weight heifers. Some of those are $190. Looks like you got over $200. That's a great time to sell!
Heifer discount also seems to be a bit regional. I asked Aaron about it. The party line there is high feed costs make (lower rate of gain) heifers even less economical. I think it also gets into how/if you charge yardage. Some focus on $ per head and don't charge yardage.
I cannot afford to feed 5 or 6 wt. feeder heifers but may buy some 7 wts. in late winter...
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