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GRAZING CATTLE ON CROPLAND CAN BE MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL

When we hear stories of farms from previous generations, mixed operations are often the tradition, where people grew crops and had some cattle and other livestock as well. With economies of scale and farm size increasing, farms have generally become more specialized. However, recent rises in input costs and climate crises such as drought have many producers rethinking integrated farming operations.  

This may mean owning both cattle and cropland, but it could also mean working with neighbours. In some situations, beef producers have been working with their cropping neighbours to develop mutually beneficial deals where both parties can benefit from having cattle on cropland.  

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Kenny and Charley talk about the other factors limiting herd expansion

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Meghan Grebner hosts Kenny Burdine and Charley Martinez to discuss the latest cattle inventory and cattle on feed numbers. They analyze market trends, including the decline in boxed beef prices and the implications of the July cattle inventory report. The conversation also covers the current state of cattle on feed, heifer retention, and the impact of historical lessons on future expansion decisions in the beef industry.