Grass Fed Cattle

For many produces grass fed beef is looking like a more economical choice. With corn prices high and cattle prices high for some people although you might  not get the amount of gain with grass fed beef the lower input cost could make up the difference. If you buy a 500# steer at $1.50 and keep him for 60 days on feed at 3 pounds a day then sale at 680# you can make money. but if you buy the same steer and put him on grass for 90 days at 2 pounds a day you make the same money with fewer inputs, which increases your profit.

Hay Production in Mississippi

Hay production in Mississippi has been very good this year in spots. The rainfall in central Mississippi has been above average but in the north and south parts of the state has been pretty dry. This link will explain it a little better. http://cattletoday.com/archive/2012/November/CT2869.php

Benefits of Pre-Conditioning Cattle

Pre-Conditioning is the phase of preparing cattle to enter the stocker phase of the industry or to be directly placed in the feedlot. This phase of the calves life can be very stressful. During this time these animals will be dehorned, castrated, branded, dewormed, etc.... It can also be a very profitable time for the producer. There are Three main benefits to pre-conditioning your cattle: Additional weight gain, Seasonal price increase, and a potential price premium associated with preconditioning
management practices implemented at the ranch.