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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Extension Beef Economics team annually publishes a report that forecasts the expected value of replacement heifers for Nebraska producers. This webinar will highlight the latest forecast, published in September 2026. These forecasts are intended to be used as a guide in what cow replacement costs might be, given market volatility, futures expectations, costs, etc. and reflect what might happen over the life of purchased animals.
Forecasts such as this one are intended to help individuals create a reference point for their operation and expectations of potential future events and to arrive at what a reasonable value might be for a heifer/cow purchased or retained for replacement given their situation.
Presenters: Shannon Sand, extension agricultural economist; Randy Saner, livestock systems extension educator; and Brock Ortner, livestock systems extension educator.
Go to the 2026-2027 Beef Cow Replacement Cow Forecast.