E399 Feed Quality and the Hidden Economics of Beef-on-Dairy Programs

The Bullvine by The Bullvine

Episode notes

In beef-on-dairy, big headlines focus on premiums, but the reality on the ground tells a much different story: 68% of producers chasing these profits are losing money. What’s going on? In this episode, The Bullvine Podcast pulls back the curtain on the hidden math and overlooked science separating true winners from those left wondering where the premium went. If you think profitability is just about better genetics or market timing, think again—today, we’re challenging every assumption you have about feed quality, investment, and operational success.

Key Takeaways:

  • Discover why spending more per calf can triple your net returns—and how “saving” often kills profit.
  • Learn how something as overlooked as molasses sugar consistency can make or break your entire beef-on-dairy program.
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Keywords
dairy farm profitabilitydairy herd managementdairy calf nutritionbeef on dairy geneticscalf program ROIdairy genomic testingNorth American dairy trends