Calves head off to market early
Drought over past 2 years taking toll on state’s herds
Posted: September 11, 2011 at 5:09 a.m.
A calf is sold Thursday at the Benton County Sale Barn in Siloam Springs. Drought conditions and a shortage of hay have forced the early sale of some calves across the state.
Arkansas cattle producers in a normal year sell their spring-born calves in September, October or November as part of a “fall run.” The timing is linked to the cost of feeding lactating cows. Having them eat grass is cheaper than feeding them hay or grain.
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Business, Pages 73 on 09/11/2011
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