Fontanelle, IA | MountainValleyFarmer - 10/19/2025 07:54
Russ how much did a calf sell for forty years ago when you could get a big night on the town for $50? How many calves to buy a pickup truck back then?
The price of beef is not “too high” lol. We haven’t even gotten to a point that we are truly rebuilding the heard yet.
In 1998, if I remember correctly, my 4-h fat calves brought 68 cents per pound. At the fair premium auction, I think my calves garnered another 3-4 cents per pound….. gross was like 72-73 cents - LOST money….
Actually sucked.
And, it did leave a taste in my mouth too. |
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