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Cost of Production Estimator

Region & Species Cost Summary Result

Choose your region and species:

In what region is the farm/ranch? Alternatively, you can use the national average.

*Click here for a definition of regions.

For what species are you estimating cost of production?


You are working on * cost of production per head for the

Animals & Feed Operations & Facilities Labor Other

Click on any cost for the definition.

Your Values Average
Fertilizer & seed
Animal Purchase
Feed

If your operation is significantly smaller or larger, consider adjusting your values accordingly. On average, smaller operations have higher per unit costs of production.

All of these values are the total annual farm/ranch costs divided by the number of head marketed. The cost of keeping an animal multiple years (such as a 24-month old beef) is accounted for in the annual number using this system.

Click on any cost for the definition.

Your Values Average
Fuel & Oil
Utilities
Maintenance & Repairs

If your operation is significantly smaller or larger, consider adjusting your values accordingly. On average, smaller operations have higher per unit costs of production.

All of these values are the total annual farm/ranch costs divided by the number of head marketed. The cost of keeping an animal multiple years (such as a 24-month old beef) is accounted for in the annual number using this system.

Click on any cost for the definition.

Your Values Average
Hired labor*
Own labor*

If your operation is significantly smaller or larger, consider adjusting your values accordingly. On average, smaller operations have higher per unit costs of production.

All of these values are the total annual farm/ranch costs divided by the number of head marketed. The cost of keeping an animal multiple years (such as a 24-month old beef) is accounted for in the annual number using this system.

Click on any cost for the definition.

Your Values Average
Land Costs
Interest
Other

If your operation is significantly smaller or larger, consider adjusting your values accordingly. On average, smaller operations have higher per unit costs of production.

All of these values are the total annual farm/ranch costs divided by the number of head marketed. The cost of keeping an animal multiple years (such as a 24-month old beef) is accounted for in the annual number using this system.

Summary & Total

On this page you can edit and fine tune your estimate. You are estimating cost of production for in the region.

Your Values % of total AVG % of total
Total $0.00 $0.00

Result

Now that you have calculated your cost of production, try the Cornell Meat Price Calculator to set prices for meat cuts or carcasses.

Your Values % of total AVG % of total
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