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91. The Hidden Risk Inside Today’s Record Cattle Prices with Ryan Noble & Wally Olson

91. The Hidden Risk Inside Today’s Record Cattle Prices with Ryan Noble & Wally Olson

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Record cattle prices have created strong profits across the industry, but how much of that success is actually driven by good management versus simple market inflation? In this episode, John Haskell sits down with Ryan Noble and Wally Olson to break down the critical difference between inflation, deflation, appreciation, and depreciation, and why confusing these forces can lead to costly missteps, even in the best markets.As cattle values have surged over the past several years, many producers have seen their balance sheets grow without realizing how much of that gain is driven by external market forces. The conversation highlights how depreciation still quietly works against you, why relative value matters more than price, and how failing to actively manage herd inventory and replacement decisions can leave significant money on the table, especially when the market eventually turns.Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!In this episode, we cover:Why recent profits are largely driven by market inflation, not managementThe difference between inflation, deflation, appreciation, and depreciationHow cattle can depreciate even while prices are risingWhy relative value matters more than absolute priceThe hidden cost of holding cows too long and missing replacement windowsThe importance of actively valuing and managing inventoryConnect with Ryan:Follow on Instagram @noble.ranchSend an email at nobleranch@gmail.comConnect with Wally: Check out his websiteConnect with Ranch Right:Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc Follow on Facebook Check out the websiteCheck out all of our past webinars hereResources & Links:Ryan's Inflation Deflation SpreadsheetBook a Free Discovery Call to Learn More Ranching for Profit Ranching.FYI Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLCMentioned in this episode:At Ranch Right, we help producers build clarity around cash flow, margins, and risk so the decisions we talk about on Ranchonomics actually work in the real world. If you want fewer surprises and more control, that’s where to start. Click below to book a call today.Book a free discovery call
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