Southern Missouri beef cow-calf planning budget for 2019

Abstract

This budget presents information useful to beef farmers. Table 1 provides estimates for the 2019 year on a cow-calf operation (50-cow herd size and purchased replacements) in Southern Missouri for a fall and spring calving season. Assumptions were based on price forecasts as of October 2018. Detailed assumptions and feed requirements are summarized in Tables 2, 3 and 4. The production practices used to develop these cost estimates are common for beef farms in Missouri. Farmers are encouraged to modify this budget to fit their operation.