Articles Tagged with ''interest rate''

Progressive Cattle Podcast

[Podcast] To cull, maintain or expand this fall – with Elliott Dennis

August 22, 2024

Join the whole Progressive Cattle crew – David, Paul, Tyrell, Carrie and Abby – as they enjoy the Cassia County Fair in southern Idaho. They speak with Ryan Udy about the experiences of being a junior exhibitor at the county fair and all the fun that comes with it. Abby also interviews Elliott Dennis, from University of Nebraska – Lincoln, as they compare the cattle market in 2024 versus 2014 and discuss how producers can make the decision to cull, maintain or expand this fall.




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To cull, maintain or expand this fall

With high cattle prices, you may be wondering what you should do. Continue reading to get advice on whether you should cull, maintain or expand this fall.
August 9, 2024
Elliott Dennis

Cow-calf producers are expected to make $709 per cow over cash costs, including pasture, in 2024. These levels are nearly identical to the inflation-adjusted highs experienced by producers in 2014 ($534 in 2014 dollars, $708 in 2024 dollars).


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Elevated interest rates impact dairy farm finances

Last year ended with interest rates the highest in 16 years, while quarter one of 2024 shows slight improvements.
May 23, 2024
Jenn Coyne

Here’s an update on interest rates from quarter four of 2023 and quarter one of 2024 as reported by four Federal Reserve districts that share data impacting dairy finances.


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Decisions and dollars: Understanding equipment costs on the farm

Whether your equipment is being used, or sitting by the barn, it accumulates costs. Make sure to manage fluctuating variables of equipment with regular review and cost calculators available to you.
April 1, 2024
Brett Wilder

Every farm manager must make decisions about equipment. When to buy, when to sell and when to hire out the work are common questions. All of these decisions start from the same place: understanding your costs.


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