Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 The Story, “Once upon a time there was a cow and a calf. They were grazing in the pasture when…
Cattle Economics: Mothers- The Work Force
Cattle Economics: The Mind Game of Higher Wages and Prices
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 Here are a few questions to answer, and make a note of the first thought that comes to mind. Would…
Cattle Economics: Marketing Cows and Expansion Plan
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 There has been and will continue to be considerable discussions regarding beef cattle herd expansion throughout 2023. This discussion will…
Cattle Economics: Cattle Inventory Influences Market Outlook
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 The January 1, 2023 cattle inventory report has been on the minds of cattle producers and industry participants for six…
Cattle Economics: Failure and the Road to Redemption
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 First, very few people if any enjoy admitting failure, and there are several people who do not have the ability…
Cattle Economics: New Year, New You, New Approach
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 It is January 1st and a new year lays out like a blank canvas ready to be painted. The options…
Cattle Economics: Cattle Prices and Rockets
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 This article is being written with the thought of being prepared, because it is never too early to prepare for…
Cattle Economics: Cattle Market Gluttony
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 Many people associate the term gluttony with overeating, which can be further associated with scriptures in the Bible. Another common…
Cattle Economics: Changes in International Beef Trade
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 The market for most goods is now an international market as countries trade resources to garner the highest value for…
Cattle Economics: Calf Crop and Cattle Inventory
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 There are two cattle inventory reports each year. The “big” one occurs in January while the one that is met…
