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Adauto Rocha Jr.
Assistant Extension Professor, Agricultural Business and Policy

Wesley Tucker
Field Specialist in Agricultural Business

Zachary Erwin
Field Specialist in Livestock

Abstract

Using this planning budget, beef backgrounders may estimate their costs and returns for 2025. Table 1 presents estimates for steer calves purchased and backgrounded in Missouri. Assumptions were based on price forecasts as of October 2024. Detailed inputs, feed requirements and machinery investments are summarized in Tables 2, 3, 4 and 5. The production practices used to develop these cost estimates are common in Missouri beef farms. Use the “Your estimate” column to plan your operation’s costs and returns for 2025.

Topics

• Beef backgrounding
• Farm budget
• Steer calves

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