S1E676 - E676 Beef-on-Dairy Premiums Rose in Dollars and Fell to 29%–38%, Michigan State Found

Pennsylvania No. 1 beef-cross bulls brought $341 over dairy bulls in 2025, but as a share of the dairy calf's value, the premium plummeted to 38%.

A bigger check doesn't automatically equal a better margin. We analyze new 67-month auction data from Michigan State University showing that while beef-cross dollar premiums climbed steadily since 2020, their percentage advantage fell sharply. The Bullvine Podcast breaks down what this shrinking ratio means for your semen budget and why betting on past percentages will overstate your relative edge.

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