Here's what I'm struggling with. I'd like to have a lot fewer cows on my place to reduce the impact (read cow manure). I've got 150 acres leased at $10/acre. Can I reasonably expect to make a profit on many fewer cows? Is there a Texas rule of thumb on how many calves per cow you can expect? And what is the average sales price? And what is the cost?
What I'm thinking is that if I could run 20 head of my own and make just as much money or more (after costs) I might do that.
