By David Anderson,
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Cull cow prices have surged in recent weeks, along with calf and feeder prices. Southern Plains auction prices for 85-90 percent lean cows jumped from $85/cwt. to $105/cwt. over the last two weeks. National average cutter quality cows hovered around $100/cwt.
Cull cow prices tend to increase seasonally until about May-June. Higher prices are normally supported by seasonally declining cow slaughter into early summer and grilling season demand for ground beef. Dairy cow slaughter remains well below a year ago even with struggling milk…
