Optimal Beef Cow Weights in the U.S. Southern Plains
This research investigates net present valueÐmaximizing beef cow weights for U.S. Southern Plains cowÐcalf operations. The relationship between cow weight and calf weaning weight was estimated and weaning weights were simulated for a 15-year time period. Annual returns were computed using cowÐcalf r...
Main Authors: | Courtney Bir, Eric A. DeVuyst, Megan Rolf, David Lalman |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Western Agricultural Economics Association
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics |
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Online Access: | https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/267612 |
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