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47. Impacts of Drought on the Cattle Cycle and the Time We Got It Wrong with Logan Pribbeno
Episode 47

47. Impacts of Drought on the Cattle Cycle and the Time We Got It Wrong with Logan Pribbeno

Ranchonomics · John Haskell, Ranch Right LLC

May 27, 202521m 59s

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Show Notes

Host John Haskell welcomes back Logan Pribbeno to the Ranchonomics podcast to dive into the complexities of market timing strategies for cow herd management and the significant impact drought has on stocking decisions. They also discuss the challenges and lessons learned from missed market cycles, as well as practical approaches to surviving multi-year droughts, including the use of irrigated corn stalks for drought resilience. Additionally, they explore the logistics and economics of heifer development programs, strategic use of bull-to-cow ratios, and the essential benefits of adjusting stocking rates as needed based on varying factors.

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In this episode, we cover:

  • Risks of long-term cattle market timing
  • Impact of drought on herd management and profitability
  • Heifer development strategies and breed-up practices
  • Capital and cost challenges in herd management

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