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| Wheat stocker cattle did the best I’ve ever done gain wise. But they are paying less per pound this year and not paying near as quick either.
The mama cows don’t take a lot of time until they do…. It’s kinda odd. I’ve had years where it’s free money and years like this last where it was poor work. A guy has to be very real at the end of the year to decide what expenses go with cattle and what with crops. All that stuff blends together easy enough. I know I have 2 tractors, an gator and hay equipment I wouldn’t have if I didn’t have cows. Miles of fence, solar wells, a fleet of those dang blue water troughs and fence chargers. Lots of spools of poly wire for fencing off wheat to have insurance appraise. I’d guess though once a guy quits growing all the sudden it’s a lot cheaper to function.
I’m just glad for the chance to grow under these high prices. Really excited to see all the heifers from last year calve. I just let them breed and have had 2 already calve so far. Seems like every year the heifers get better. I know that’s not the right way to do it, but around here you either have a calf on your own or you go to town or die. I think it’s worth it to eventually have a big low maintenance group. | |
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Another reason smallest cow herd in over seventy years
