Episode 80: Understanding Yardage Costs

Have you ever wondered where your money really goes during the winter-feeding period? Feed costs are easy to identify in a beef cattle operation—but what about the hidden expenses quietly chipping away at your bottom line? That’s where yardage comes in. Yardage is a key factor in managing winter feeding costs for cow-calf operations. In this episode, we explore why yardage matters, how to measure and track it, and how to use those insights to make more informed decisions on your farm.   Understanding Yardage Costs in Cow-Calf Operations (article) Cow-Calf Yardage Calculator (interative tool) Cracking the Code on Grazing Management Terminology: Animal Units, AUMS, & How to Apply Them (article) Economics of Pregnancy Testing Beef Cattle Model (interactive tool)