Ranchers ‘plugging along’ post Hurricane Michael

Mark Mauldin is a UF/IFAS Extension agent in Washington County.) I didn’t point out all these negatives to discourage you; on the contrary I want to remind you that eventually things will green up, it will dry out, fences will be fixed, and the ranch will go on. When viewed against the long-term fin...

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Published inFarm Industry News
Main Author Mauldin, Mark
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Minneapolis Informa 20.02.2019
Subjects
Cattle
Efficiency
Farming
Hurricanes
Investment
United States > US
Florida
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Summary:Mark Mauldin is a UF/IFAS Extension agent in Washington County.) I didn’t point out all these negatives to discourage you; on the contrary I want to remind you that eventually things will green up, it will dry out, fences will be fixed, and the ranch will go on. When viewed against the long-term financial impacts of lost reproductive efficiency, added feed costs for one winter can be a solid investment. TThese scenarios can largely be avoided by carefully monitoring your cows and making the necessary investment to keep them at an acceptable Body Condition Score (BCS).
ISSN:0892-8312