What cattle breed is the most profitable?

According to Successful Farming there are more than 250 different cattle breeds in the world, 80 of which are available to producers in the U.S. There is no doubt that breed type has a considerable impact on the efficiency and profitability of the cattle production industry. So, what makes a cow profitable? Here are some… [ view more ]

How did the civil war help the rise of the cattle industry?

It’s no secret that the Civil War had a major impact on the cattle industry in the U.S and especially Texas. A lot of the fighting was done in the South which left the land and the economy derelict. Cattle were left unattended during the war and became almost wild by the time it was… [ view more ]

Is owning a ranch profitable?

The answer to this question is not a simple yes or no but is dependent on a number of factors.Firstly, it must be considered that the profitability of a ranch will be somewhat determined by the price of cattle at a given time. Cattle prices are generally cyclical and tend to rise and fall every… [ view more ]