Marketing 101: Making Marketing Decisions in Today’s Economy
July 8th, 2009
The July issue of the Iowa Beef Center Growing Beef newsletter is here and just in time to help you evaluate your organization’s marketing plan. Check out the July newsletter to learn more about a marketing plan that will help you maximize profits.
Among the advice featured in the newsletter:
- consider forward pricing cattle
- consider value-added programs
- consider backgrounding cattle
What marketing methods are you using in your organization to maximize your profits?
Is this the year to retain ownership of my calves? Corn is cheaper, but so are fed cattle. If I do keep them should I background to 750-800 pounds or feed them to slaughter? How do I decide?
Thanks for the great questions, John! We’ve decided to take your questions and feature them in a new blog entry entitled “Answering Your Questions: Retaining Ownership of Calves.” Check it out and feel free to ask additional questions if you have any!