Why Are Feeder Cattle Prices So Good Right Now?

摘要

Operating a business under the va-garies of weather means cattle producers need creative, yet sound, production management strategies with specific attention to feed and water resources.They also need unwavering support from their lenders. Lender support will allow producers to rebuild their inventories after this most recent drought. But with calves worth $900/head, feeder cattle worth more than $l,200/head and bred females worth morethan $1,800, there is some risk to being in the cattle business.