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Adauto Rocha Jr. and Wesley Tucker
Agricultural Business and Policy

Zachary Erwin
Field Specialist in Livestock

Abstract

Using this planning budget, farmers raising beef heifers may estimate their costs and returns for 2024. Table 1 presents estimates for calves purchased and sold later as bred replacement heifers in Missouri. Assumptions were based on price forecasts as of September 2023. Detailed inputs, feed requirements and machinery investments are summarized in Tables 2, 3 and 4. The production practices used to develop these cost estimates are common in Missouri beef farms. Use the “Your estimate” column to plan your operation’s costs and returns for 2024.

Topics

• Beef heifer
• Farm budget

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