In a recent poll, Progressive Cattleman asked, “How have higher cattle prices affected your operation in 2014?”

With the record beef prices this year, it isn’t surprising that 64 percent of readers said they have made good profits.

Others, however, didn’t have as much luck. Twenty-six percent said that they didn’t notice much change, if any, on their operations.

Unfortunately, a few respondents had a rough year. Ten percent said that they took a dip in profits this year.

Overall, it seems that most are doing well because of the higher cattle prices. As we look into 2015, hopefully that will be the case for more producers.  end mark

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How have higher cattle prices affected your operation in 2014?

  • Fantastic: It was a banner year with good profits: 64%

  • Not much change: We’re still riding about the same: 26%

  • Sluggish: Our profits took a dip this year: 10%