MANAGING HERD COMPOSITION OF RANGE CATTLE: SALE WEIGHT AND SEASONAL FACTORS

We estimate the weight gain for range calves as a polynomial function of calf age accounting for weather, sex, lagged calf weights relative to the growth function, and compensatory gains. Birth weights plus single day weighings that occurred around 3, 8, 12, and 20 months of age are the data used to estimate our growth function. This function is then used to determine the economic trade-off between herd size and calf sale weights, for both spring and fall sale dates. In addition, we evaluate the profitability of feeding supplement by increasing the rate of gain associated with our growth function when forage and nutrients are limiting for the two grazing environments of Southeast and Central Arizona. Using prices from 1980 to 1998, results indicate that the most profitable herd mix, sale date, and feeding protocol is 450 lb. calf sales with no supplemental feeding and sales occurring in May for both regions. Although, feeding supplement was not associated with the most profitable outcome, supplement increased the average return by $45 to$70 per AUY for sale weights of 550, 650, and 750 lbs.Livestock Production/Industries,

Producer Business Checkup

This guide and worksheet is designed to aid agricultural producers in the evaluation of their business practice

Who Are Today’s Farmers and What are Their Educational Needs?

Labor and Human Capital, Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession,

Keepseagle Settlement Payment and Your Form 1099 Information Returns

Receiving either the Track A or Track B settlement payment was the first step in finalizing your Keepseagle settlement. All settlement recipients will need to file a federal income tax return and report this settlement as income regardless of their current income level, land status, current employment status and even if they have not filed a Federal income tax return before. Each settlement recipient will be receiving a Form 1099 MISC and/or a Form 1099-C around mid- January. Recipients must file a tax return to comply with IRS regulations. Many recipients may qualify for a tax refund and will not be able to get it unless they file a return. This article is intended to cover the most common actions each Keepseagle award recipient will need to take once the Form 1099 has been received. Individual’s circumstances will vary and your situations may have complicating factors, such as estate or where additional debt forgiveness occurred. This information is intended for educational purposes only. Seek the advice of your tax professional regarding the application of these general principles to your individual circumstances.https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/rural_tax/1017/thumbnail.jp

2001-2002 Arizona Vegetable Crop Budgets: Central Arizona (Maricopa County)

127 pp.Field Crop BudgetsThis 2001-2002 Arizona Vegetable Crop Budget Book is comprised of tables estimating the operating and ownership costs of producing vegetable crops in Central Arizona. The costs are computed for a representative farm using representative cropping operations and are not a statistical sample of farms in the area

MANAGING HERD COMPOSITION OF RANGE CATTLE: SALE WEIGHT AND SEASONAL FACTORS

We estimate the weight gain for range calves as a polynomial function of calf age accounting for weather, sex, lagged calf weights relative to the growth function, and compensatory gains. Birth weights plus single day weighings that occurred around 3, 8, 12, and 20 months of age are the data used to estimate our growth function. This function is then used to determine the economic trade-off between herd size and calf sale weights, for both spring and fall sale dates. In addition, we evaluate the profitability of feeding supplement by increasing the rate of gain associated with our growth function when forage and nutrients are limiting for the two grazing environments of Southeast and Central Arizona. Using prices from 1980 to 1998, results indicate that the most profitable herd mix, sale date, and feeding protocol is 450 lb. calf sales with no supplemental feeding and sales occurring in May for both regions. Although, feeding supplement was not associated with the most profitable outcome, supplement increased the average return by $45 to$70 per AUY for sale weights of 550, 650, and 750 lbs

Arizona Ranching Budgets 2016

35 pp.The dependency of Arizona ranchers on federal lands has been well documented. Mayes and Archer (1982) estimated that public and state grazing lands outside of the Indian reservations account for 85% of the total grazing land in Arizona. The partnership between private ranchers, state lands, and the federal government comes with many complex factors that influence the cost of doing business both in terms of variable and fixed costs. Not only are the regulations, fees, and enforcement of regulations a challenge for managing mixed land ownership, but additional costs from vandalism, theft, and daily disruptions of operations add to the normal operating expenses (Ruyle et al., 2000). Ownership and maintenance of range improvements, such as wells, spring development, and dirt tanks, etc., is also complicated by the rangeland ownership mix. This study is designed to examine the cost of ranching for different geographic areas in Arizona and show how different production costs exist throughout the state

2001-2002 Arizona Vegetable Crop Budgets: Southern Arizona (Cochise, Pima and Pinal Counties)

128 pp.Field Crop BudgetsThis 2001-2002 Arizona Vegetable Crop Budget Book is comprised of tables estimating the operating and ownership costs of producing vegetable crops in Central Arizona. The costs are computed for a representative farm using representative cropping operations and are not a statistical sample of farms in the area

2001-2002 Arizona Vegetable Crop Budgets: Western Arizona (Yuma and La Paz Counties)

131 pp.Field Crop BudgetsThis 2001-2002 Arizona Vegetable Crop Budget Book is comprised of tables estimating the operating and ownership costs of producing vegetable crops in Central Arizona. The costs are computed for a representative farm using representative cropping operations and are not a statistical sample of farms in the area

An Overview of Risk Management Agency Insurance Products and Farm Service Agency Programs Available for Arizona Agricultural Producers as of December 2012

5 pp