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Episode 80: Understanding Yardage Costs
Episode 81

Episode 80: Understanding Yardage Costs

Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast

August 5, 20258m 17s

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Show Notes

Have you ever wondered where your money really goes during the winter-feeding period? Feed costs are easy to identify in a beef cattle operation—but what about the hidden expenses quietly chipping away at your bottom line? That’s where yardage comes in. Yardage is a key factor in managing winter feeding costs for cow-calf operations. In this episode, we explore why yardage matters, how to measure and track it, and how to use those insights to make more informed decisions on your farm.  

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