Markets & Management

What was once an afterthought with minimal return has become
a meaningful source of income. Beef x dairy cross calf prices
continue to soar in the U.S., rising from $200 to more than $1,600
per calf over the past five years. This changes the discussion
around margin and profitability at the farm level. As calf prices
climb in tandem with record-high cattle markets, dairies are now
compelled to pay closer attention to these markets than ever before,
reshaping how operations view and manage their calves.

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