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Feeder Cattle Returns Soar Amid Lower Production Costs
8/19/2025
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- Feeder cattle returns in 2024 reached a five-year high due to increased market prices and reduced feed costs.
- Statewide production costs for corn and soybeans decreased, averaging $5.20 per bushel for corn and $12.90 for soybeans.
- Most livestock enterprises experienced higher returns, with dairy producers reporting $3,423 above feed costs, while beef returns remained lower.
