As follow up to “What’s a Good Bull Worth in 2026?” from last week, I address a recent question from a producer regarding the cost of leasing bulls. One potential way for a commercial cow-calf operation to reduce expenses is to lease, rather than own, a bull. Producers should compare the costs and benefits of leasing versus owning. Leasing eliminates the capital expenditure of purchasing a bull. The cost of purchasing a bull (or bulls) was addressed last week. Whether leasing or purchasing bulls, the expense will be highly dependent on the cattle market and quality of the...

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