Are Beef-on-Dairy Calf Prices the New $24 Milk?
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The rise of beef‑on‑dairy has changed the way many farms think about their finances. What began as an extra source of income is now a major contributor to overall profitability, especially during a year of tight milk markets. In fact, some industry leaders argue that beef revenue now rivals, and in some cases exceeds, the profit generated from milk itself.
“You guys may be in the beef business more than you are in the dairy business,” says Gregg Doud, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, during this year’s Professional Dairy Producers conference.
This shift has happened quickly. Not long ago, beef revenue represented a relatively small portion of dairy income. But today, the need for more beef has dramatically increased the value of calves leaving the farm.
By Taylor Leach
March 09, 2026 05:10 PM
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