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Cow Costs Are Record High
2013-10-19 16:40:00| Beef
Cash cow costs plus pasture jumped from about $550.00/cow five years ago to nearly $800 in 2013, according to the Livestock Marketing Information Center. Thats $100 more than last year, based on 14 cost categories. These costs coupled with increasing uncertainty means herd expansion my by challenged even with abundant forage and water. read more
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