Cost of gain
Willow Creek Ranch · what it costs to put on each pound of beef and what it leaves · May 2026
Pounds produced
7,870 lb
Weight gain observed in weighings
Cost per lb
$0.49
−$0.02 vs April 2026
Sale price per lb
$1.85
Cattle sales for the period
Margin per lb
$1.36
Sale price minus cost per lb
Cost per head per day
$0.24
OPEX / (days × active head)
Est. raising cost / head
$147
Head per day × average days on the ranch
By pasture
| Pasture | Lb gained | Allocated expenses | Cost per lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pasture | 2,890 | $1,275 | $0.44 |
| Creek Bottom | 2,310 | $1,210 | $0.52 |
| East Ridge | 1,410 | $730 | $0.52 |
| Home Place | 820 | $475 | $0.58 |
| South Forty | 440 | $180 | $0.41 |
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