Producers shouldn’t let their cull cows eat up all of their profits

The sale of cull cows often accounts for 15% to 30% of the yearly gross revenue in cow-calf operations, making it an important part of overall profitability. Traditionally, cull cow prices have been lowest in late fall, with prices strengthening through spring and often reaching their highest levels in early summer. While cattle supplies and demand for lean grinding beef can influence prices from year to year, these seasonal patterns are still worth considering when making marketing decisions.