Dairy cull cows marketed through U.S. slaughter plants in October lowest since 2010.

I have talked with two different local producers whose primary winter pasture is gone now. They are looking for feed alternatives or to destock their herd while prices are high. If you find yourself in this situation, you must perform an inventory of feeds on your operation and calculate how much will be needed.

Dairy cull cows marketed through U.S. slaughter plants in August lowest since 2020.

Dairy cull cows marketed through U.S. slaughter plants in July lowest since 2017.

Prices for U.S. replacement dairy cows reached an all-time high in July, according to latest quarterly estimates from the USDA. Meanwhile, average cull cow prices increased in June, setting a new record high for a second consecutive month.

Dairy cull cows marketed through U.S. slaughter plants lowest since July 2006 and may lead to increases in July milk production and cow numbers.

Dairy cull cows marketed through U.S. slaughter plants lowest since May 2016.

Monthly dairy cull cow market trends downward in early 2024.

Quarterly average prices in April reached the same peak of $2,120 per head as seen in October 2014.