70th Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course advises cow-calf producers on cautious herd expansion due to low US beef cow inventory and market volatility.
70th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course urged cow-calf producers to be cautious due to market and weather volatility while considering herd expansion. With the US beef cow inventory at its lowest in 60 years, rebuilding the cow herd could take until 2026-27 due to weather-damaged forage, expensive feed, and high calf prices. Market conditions may incentivize cattle producers to sell heifer calves instead of retaining them, potentially causing further herd retraction.
August 16, 2024
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