Category: Cows

My straight-from-the-city cousin came to stay for an extended visit this summer, so imagine my surprise when she banged on my door at 4.30 am. She was terrified and upset.  “Why are the...

Are you looking to purchase responsible and humane beef? One of the biggest reasons I look to purchase a cow is because I can get a wide variety of cuts for a much lower cost than at the grocery...

One of the trickiest decisions a farmer has to make is keeping older cattle in their herd. While you may feel an affinity toward your older cows, keeping non-producing cattle for years is costly. The...

My neighbor has an older cow that can't produce anymore and asked me how long cows live. He doesn't want to sell it at auction because his kids are attached to it. But keeping a cow year after year...

Cows cost in 2023 average between $2,00 and $5,000. Yearlings cost less than adult cattle, while steers cost more than cows with the exception of dairy heifers.

  Are you looking to purchase or sell cattle in 2023?  There are many things to understand, but you can be prepared. Let's dive in! It’s important to understand the various factors determining...