Cow/calf margins were in the red this past year. Based on North Dakota Farm Management Education data, there was a $50 loss per cow before factoring in unpaid labor and management. “Costs were really high last year, especially feed,” said instructor Jason Fewell. “This year, it looks like costs will still be sky-high.” Despite high input costs, Fewell expects a profitable year for cow/calf operations this year. “For 2023, we’re hoping to see a couple hundred dollars per head profit.”
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