
A beef industry columnist says rapidly rising feed and fuel costs are pushing feedlot operators and backgrounders to calculate their cost of gain more precisely. He argues producers should account for feed and labor when deciding whether to keep owning animals.
Higher corn and fuel costs raise the breakeven for cattle feeding, which can slow placements and reduce demand for feed over time.
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Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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