The cattle industry right now is seeing decreases in the number of beef cows, as well as in the number of heifers held back for retention heifers expected to calve this year. Weather in the Northern Plains region continues to impact the availability of hay following an already shortened grazing season, and many input costs for cattle producers are likely to be high again this year. With feeder cattle supplies reduced nationally, the bred cow market may be appealing for producers looking to rebuild herds. For more on what considerations should be made before making this decision, Elliott Dennis, Assistant Professor and Livestock Economist with UNL’s Center for Ag Profitability joins us.

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