No one is getting in the business now that’s not already in or my BIL. And I’m still not convinced he’s gonna and to be quite frank. He just wants to and losing money doesn’t scare him

Literally every cattleman I’ve talked to in the last several years have kept saying you will be getting in at the top of the market something has gotta give. He has 35 acres so he will make absolutely zero difference other than probably getting killed by a mad cow over her calf. He’s 69 years old and remembers the day he helped granddaddy on his big dairy farm.

I’ve explored stockers and every avenue that may make money and everyone of them are don’t. Not enough acreage to make it work. Cow calf is the only option or raise breeder bulls. Still not gonna cover cost more than likely

BIL already has his own bailer, cutter and rake and appear to be in decent shape. He’s got 30 bales or so and his pasture has been planted but will need to be redone. Next comes fence and pond along with big pole shed.

I’m just along for the ride and talked to several folks in the process. Doesn’t hurt to know several vets and guys that’s raised cows and willing to help with questions.

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