Production Practices of Arkansas Beef Cattle Producers

Authors

Michael P. Popp, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow
Lucas D. Parsch, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow

Document Type

Bulletin

Publication Date

1-1-1998

Keywords

retained ownership, cattle production, beef producer statistics

Abstract

This report contains information from a 1996 survey on production practices of Arkansas beef cattle producers. While several studies have been completed on the profitability of retained ownership of beef cattle, few empirical data are available on production practices of cow/calf and stocker operations in Arkansas. This report shows that there are some differences in production methods across operation types. Further, the report summarizes demographic characteristics of Arkansas cow/calf and stocker operations. The results of this study can be particularly helpful in providing the needed data for studying the potential economic impact of feeding weaned calves to heavier weights in Arkansas as a value-added production alternative to selling calves at weaning. It should also prove helpful in the formulation of budgets and simulation models.

Citation

Popp, M. P., & Parsch, L. D. (1998). Production Practices of Arkansas Beef Cattle Producers. AAES Research Reports and Research Bulletins. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/aaesrb/40

Series Number

956