When deciding on whether or not to sell a cull cow, figure out how long you think you’ll want to keep her and what potential value she would bring you versus what it would be if you sold her today.

Culling and replacement rates are the two numbers that will impact the base cow herd. These numbers are shifted as managers determine how to fit cattle to given resources. The rates are the foundation ...

Cattle values surged 36% in 2025 with sharp Q4 correction before December recovery as tight supplies loom for 2026 season ...

October is often the month of calf weaning and cow culling (for spring calving herds). Cull cows represent about 20% of the gross income in commercial cow calf operations. Understanding the major ...

Prices for cull cows and calves generally peak in early fall and go down a little as more cattle come to market, but in the current cattle cycle, prices keep getting higher and people wonder how long ...