Drought concerns and high input costs are forcing tough decisions for a Northeast Iowa cattle producer.
Matt Hoeft of Charles City tells Brownfield he normally fills his feedlots this time of year, but drought worries have him at a crossroads. “We’ll buy about 14 loads at this auction. I think we’ll hold off. We’re only going to buy six or seven,” Hoeft says. “I really question what’s going to be out there for corn and don’t want to end up with the lots all full.
