With Glennis McClure, Extension Farm and Ranch Management Analyst, UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability
Livestock operations face unique challenges when it comes to tracking costs and planning for profit. This session focuses on how producers can use the Agricultural Budget Calculator (ABC) to create, compare, and analyze enterprise budgets for cow/calf, backgrounding, and finishing operations. Participants will see how to factor in feed, pasture, labor, and equipment costs, evaluate breakeven prices, and test “what-if” scenarios to guide marketing and herd management decisions. Whether you’re expanding, downsizing, or maintaining your herd, you’ll learn practical ways to make the numbers work for your operation.
Presented as part of Ag Smart Money Week 2025
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