aj
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This last week in Oakley, Kansas and Burlington Colorado........550 pound calves brought the same amount of dollars as 640 pound calves. Apparently the buyers want the lighter weights. So do we need to be pushing for maximum weaning weights and do we need to calve that extra month early. I realize that times differ.......prices of corn differ.....but does that extra 100 pounds pay off and what does it cost to get there. The feedlot people still want cattle that grow......but what is the optimum pay weight for the cow calf guy?