Able Quote by Larry MacPhail
“It had been my idea that a combination of purebred cattle and horses could be successful from an economic standpoint - in Maryland. Maryland is not a cattle state. To raise beef cattle successfully, you've got to be able to raise cheap feed.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Agricultural Innovation Talk, Maryland, 1940s
The speaker suggests that mixing purebred cattle with horses could be economically viable in Maryland despite its lack of a cattle industry, emphasizing cheap feed as essential.
In simple terms: Mixing cattle and horses might work if feed is cheap.
Key Takeaway
Consider feed costs before new livestock ventures.
Themes
agriculture
economics
innovation
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
advisory
strategic
When to use this quote
- farm planning
- rural entrepreneurship
- livestock breeding
- feed budgeting
Key Concepts
livestock management
cost efficiency
regional adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- Can cheap feed be sustained long term?
- What other regional constraints exist?
A Different Perspective
Success depends on feed availability and market demand, not just animal genetics.
