date:Aug 26, 2014
into the herd the decline in beef cow numbers appeared to have bottomed out. Beef cow inventories increased slightly in 2012 and then again in 2013.
This year, however, despite excellent feeder prices and a strong profit outlook, cow-calf producers took a step back and the beef cow inventory declined. With record cow and grinding beef prices, it is likely some producers saw this as an opportunity to sell high.
After all, it is difficult to pass on all time record high cow prices simply becau