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Cattle on Feed Inventory Remains Higher Than a Year Ago

August 13, 2017

USDA released its August Cattle on Feed report on August 25, along with the monthly Livestock Slaughter report. The two reports provide some updated information to use in projecting future cattle and beef supplies.

Managerial Experience and Competitive Advantage

August 12, 2017

One of the ways a farm can gauge whether it has a long-term competitive advantage is to identify resources unique to the farm. To survive in the short-run, farms have to be able to exploit key resources.

Increase in U.S. Calf Crop Points Towards Larger Beef Supplies in 2018-2019

July 27, 2017

This is the third consecutive year that the calf crop size has increased after bottoming out at 33.5 million head in 2014.

Does Your Farm Need to Expand?

July 12, 2017

There are numerous motivations for farms to expand their businesses. Even in today’s environment of tight margins, many farms are exploring expansion options.

Evaluating Strategic Options

July 12, 2017

Sound strategic planning requires assessing strategic risk, which involves the sensitivity of a farm’s strategic direction, and the ultimate vulnerability and sustainability of the farm to uncertainties in the business climate.

2017 Crop Outlook – After USDA’s Crop Acreage Report

July 3, 2017

Recorded July 3, 2017 | Purdue ag economists Chris Hurt & David Widmar discuss implications of USDA’s June 30 Acreage report on the outlook for corn and soybeans.

Weather Clouds Pork Outlook

June 13, 2017

Pork producers are watching the weather forecast almost as intently as crop producers. Higher feed prices driven by weather forecast are now a new threat to their returns.

Hog Prices Continue to be Higher this Year

June 13, 2017

Generally, for agricultural commodities, larger supplies result in lower prices. This year’s hog market is going against that adage with higher supplies and higher prices.

Feed Cost Indices for Laying Hens

June 12, 2017

This article discusses recent trends in feed costs for laying hens. A ration consisting of corn, soybean meal, dry distillers’ grain, soybean oil, and supplements was used to create the feed cost indices.

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