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High Plains Ag Week – 4/26/23 – Program Cattle

April 26, 2023 by pancho.abello

(Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

Are you looking to market your calves in a “program cattle” but unsure if the added costs outweigh the benefits? Today, we will discuss the potential benefits of implementing these programs in your operation and how you can evaluate whether it fits you well. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week – 4/26/23 – Program Cattle

Filed Under: Cattle, High Plains Ag Week, Livestock, Marketing Plan, Risk Management, Uncategorized

High Plains Ag Week – 3/29/2023 – A Look at the 2023 Cow-Calf Budget

March 29, 2023 by pancho.abello

(Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

The 2023 crop and livestock budgets for District 3 are posted, and the budgets are available for all districts on the AgriLife Extension Agricultural Economics website.  Today, we look at the expected costs and returns from the Cow-Calf budgets in the Rolling Plains.

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High Plains Ag Week – 3/15/2023 – Building a Profitable Ranch Business

March 15, 2023 by casey.matzke

Building a Profitable Ranch Business – Beef Cattle Standard Performance Analysis

 

One of the most essential responsibilities in our businesses is to ensure the economic sustainability of our companies for the future of our business or future generations. Most ranchers have suffered multiple years of low margins due to market prices below the average total economic cost of production. Even today, with a much better prices outlook than a year ago, breakeven prices are still high for most cow-calf operations.

 

 

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Filed Under: Business Management, Cattle, Drought, High Plains Ag Week, Livestock Tagged With: Cattle, Profitable, Ranch

High Plains Ag Week – 3/1/2023 – Wheat Grain vs. Gain

March 1, 2023 by pancho.abello

Dryland wheat grain and forage conditions in our area are better than last year but still not the best.  The Wheat and Small Grain Decision Aids will help you analyze the best alternative for your wheat fields according to your expected yields, production costs, equipment, and other variables. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week – 3/1/2023 – Wheat Grain vs. Gain

Filed Under: Business Management, Cattle, Drought, Forage, High Plains Ag Week, Livestock, Risk Management, Uncategorized, Wheat

High Plains Ag Week – 1/18/2023 – Budgets and Input Price Changes

January 17, 2023 by justin.benavidez

Rapidly increasing input prices were a major concern in the 2022 crop year. What do input prices look like as we approach 2023’s planting season? Updated AgriLife Crop & Livestock Budgets, as well as some updated decision tools can help you make this year’s production decisions.

 

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Filed Under: Business Management, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Crops, Marketing Plan, Peanuts, Risk Management, Sorghum, Wheat

High Plains Ag Week – 1/11/2023 – Livestock Forage Disaster Program

January 11, 2023 by casey.matzke

 

The Livestock Forage Disaster program sign-up deadline is coming by the end of January. Last year’s drought triggered significant payments in most counties of Texas. Read the article for more information about your county’s program and eligibility. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week – 1/11/2023 – Livestock Forage Disaster Program

Filed Under: Cattle, Diaster Program, Drought, Forage, Livestock, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Resources Tagged With: Cattle, Disaster Program, Drought, Forage, Livestock

High Plains Ag Week 12/5/2022 – Beef Cattle Market Update

December 5, 2022 by justin.benavidez

(Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

We continue our fall market reports reviewing the beef cattle market. Beef cattle prices have improved this year, which has undoubtedly helped during this drought.  Four crucial market drivers have played and will play a significant role in future prices: Weather, Feed Costs, Beef Production, and Demand. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 12/5/2022 – Beef Cattle Market Update

Filed Under: Business Management, Cattle, High Plains Ag Week, Marketing Plan, Risk Management, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Resources

High Plains Ag Week 10/31/2022 – Livestock Risk Management Publication Available

October 31, 2022 by justin.benavidez

In a world where drought, market reports, and geo-political events pressure livestock producers risk management is becoming increasingly important. Faculty from Texas A&M AgriLife and Oklahoma State University came together to produce, “Where’s the Risk: A Livestock Risk Management Handbook.” [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 10/31/2022 – Livestock Risk Management Publication Available

Filed Under: Ag Policy, Cattle, Forage, High Plains Ag Week, Marketing Plan, Risk Management, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Resources

High Plains Ag Week 10/10/2022 – PRF Decision for Upcoming year

October 10, 2022 by justin.benavidez

(Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

The 2022 drought has reminded us about its productive, financial, and economic impacts on our business. Today we will review USDA’s Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Insurance Program (PRF) which has shown to be an essential tool to support ranchers during these times.

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Filed Under: Ag Policy, Business Management, Cattle, Forage, High Plains Ag Week, Risk Management, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Resources, Uncategorized

High Plains Ag Week 10/3/2022 – Culling and Potential Restocking Opportunities

October 3, 2022 by justin.benavidez

Cull cow markets are cooling, but still relatively hot. If you’ve got open cows, its past time to market them. Are there any realistic trades to make where grass is available?

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Filed Under: Business Management, Cattle, High Plains Ag Week

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