Cost to raise a cow could top $1K, according to Kansas economics professor

Amy Hadachek
Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022

Beef Summit Markets1.jpg — Glynn Tonsor, professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State University provides a market outlook at the Central Kansas Beef Summit in Salina Nov. 29.
Midwest Messenger photo by Amy Hadachek

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Estimated average cow-calf costs are up due to inflation.

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Beef Summit Markets2.JPG — Producers gather to hear cattle market outlook and other ag topics at the Central Kansas Beef Summit in Salina Nov. 29.
Midwest Messenger photo by Amy Hadachek

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Beef Summit Markets3.JPG — Emily Koster of Tescott, Kan., left, David Kiser of Delphos, Kan., listen to presentations at the Central Kansas Beef Summit in Salina. Koster buys feed from Kiser.
Midwest Messenger photo by Amy Hadachek

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Reporter Amy Hadachek is a two-time Emmy Award winning meteorologist and a storm chaser who earned her NWA and AMS Broadcast Meteorology Seals of Approval. She and her husband live on a diversified farm in Kansas. Reach her at amy.hadachek@midwestmessenger.com.