COMMERCIAL SALE----CWA NOV 29 2014

[blackjack]

To me Sadie there is a time to build and a time to watch...I'm in the watch mode.

[kato]

Watching here too. But we are also making darn sure we keep our cow numbers up.

[grassfarmer]

Exactly blackjack, there were plenty chances to build younger herds in recent years. Maybe its the guys that thought the industry was in a "DEATH SPIRAL" and sold their cows that are buying back the high priced ones now?

[SADIE]

Interesting comments. I have never changed my program. I have always bought 15 to 20 bred heifers every year from the same reputable producer.

This is what our operation can handle comfortable with infra-structure and man-power.

Selling steers, Open heifers on the same market you buy back on never hurts an operation.

Keeping a young herd is important to my operation.

[SCS]

We bred 70 to 90 heifers every year, no worries about what they are bred to or what heifers are going to turn out like. Yes it is a cost the last couple of years as prices increase for stockers, but if you believe in what you are doing, why change!

SCS

[grassfarmer]

Don't understand that post SCS - do you mean you are buying yearlings and selling breds or you are buying breds for your herd replacements?

[blackjack]

Some times I think its kinda funny those guys that say there was no money in cattle are buying for their kids now!

[SCS]

Sorry typo, we save and breed our own Hfrs.

[grassfarmer]

Veteran, Alberta sale last Thursday.

532 bred cows from $1500 - $4000 average $2952
241 bred heifers $1650 -$3750 average $3145

[blackjack]

Have to admit that I am a little shocked the cow-calf guy is investing that far out.Thought quality breds would be more in the 2100 to 2400 dollar range.The cop has definitely rose in some herds.