Ranch Economics

Due to COVID-19, many livestock sales are going virtual! Here's a quick tutorial for buying at one upcoming on-line sale - the California Wool Growers 100th Annual California Ram Sale.

CWGA Online Ram Sale - Buyer's Guide

Publications

Publications and articles on ranch economics, business planning, and financial management.

What to Buy First: Capital Purchases for New Livestock Operations

Electronic Identification Systems for Small-Scale Livestock Producers: A Case Study

UC Davis Cost Study - Yearling/Stocker Production for Northern Sacramento Valley

UC Davis Cost Study - Cow/Calf Production for Northern Sacramento Valley

UC Davis Cost Study - Grass-fed Beef

Economic Tool Box

Check out these links to economic and financial planning tools for ranchers! Check back for California-specific tools!

Idaho AgBiz

Wyoming Ranch Tools