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Ag Alternatives - Beef Cow-Calf Production

Joan Sinclair Petzen, Farm Business Management
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops

July 5, 2013

The first summarizes the costs and returns of a cow-calf enterprise using a feeding program of hay and pasture, and the second summarizes the costs and returns of a cow-calf enterprise using a feeding program of silage and pasture. There are several different ways of starting a commercial beef cow-calf herd:

  • buying heifers of either weaning or breeding age
  • purchasing an entire cow herd
  • purchasing individual cows from established herds.
When deciding on the source of cows or heifers, the genetic potential and health program of the herd should be considered.

From Penn State Extension's Ag Alternatives Fact Sheets: Beef Cow - Calf Production


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Science-Based Strategies for Equine Pasture Management in the Northeast Series

March 5, 2025 : Session One: Introduction & The Role of Pastures in Equine Health & Nutrition

March 19, 2025 : Session Two: Soil Health & Fertility Management & Forage Selection & Establishment

April 2, 2025 : Session Three: Grazing Management Strategies & Weed & Pest Management

April 16, 2025 : Session Four: Manure & Nutrient Cycling & Seasonal & Long-Term Pasture Maintenance

April 30, 2025 : Session Five: Real-World Applications & Expert Insights & Conclusion & Actionable Steps

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Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 22 Release

April 24, 2025

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 22

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Beef and Dairy Bovine Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Training Course

April 25 - April 26, 2025
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Join us for a two-day workshop with hands-on training that will be offered in English only in cooperation with Javier Cheang, Genex. Space is limited, register today!

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