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Profitable Livestock Production (Chaves County)
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Plan Goal
Improve the profitability of livestock production by enhancing decision-making skills of livestock owners and managers.
Situation Statement
Based on data generated from 52 cow-calf operations in New Mexico evaluated through the Standardized Performance Analysis (SPA) program over the last 10 years, the average return on investment for cow-calf enterprises is only 1.8%. Sheep production in New Mexico, and other sectors of the beef industry have been only marginally profitable during this time period as well. If the profitability of cattle and sheep production in New Mexico does not improve, the long-term sustainability of ranching in the state is jeopardized.
Target Audience and Actions
Private land ranchers and state and federal range conservationists are the primary target audience. Demonstration and education programs will be arranged and conducted through county extension agents and federal land management agencies in order to reach the target audience.
Short-Term Objectives
Increase awareness of novel management practices and knowledge of current issues by 20% for 10% of New Mexico livestock producers through educational programs and direct communications.