1) The cost of the put (to assure breaking even) is up significantly 2) the cost of the bean meal is over double 3) the cost of the fuel, labor, electricity, shed repairs, etc, is all at least double 4) I bought a brand-new grinder-mixer for $8500 in about 1985 (I think). Now one is $40,000. 5) A good quality cattle gate is close to $200. I have bought dozens of them for $50 or less. Sometimes its the little things that getcha--they all add up. 6)Your $840 divided by 600# is $1.40 per pound. Without even considering the other expenses, you can't buy a 600 lb steer for $1.40
Your analysis is to simplistic.
This is the third year in 35 that my lot will be empty. Sometimes you have to know when to stay home from the party.
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