Bend in the Road

Bend in the Road

Helen Keller once said, “A bend in the road is not the end of the road…unless you fail to make the turn.”   That’s a very simple, yet profound, statement! It applies to all people in all walks of life. It has application for me – and it has application for you! What...
Bend in the Road

Happy Thanksgiving

Most Americans will be getting together with family and friends tomorrow to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.   Perhaps the following Old Testament verses will help prepare us for this special day. When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good...
Sissy Bulls… and Fat, Dry Cows

Sissy Bulls… and Fat, Dry Cows

Sissy Bulls… and Fat, Dry Cows In my recent travels, I have seen several cowherds from the roads and highways. I have also seen several bulls. Some cowherds still have the bulls running with them. Many of the bulls I have seen don’t look much like bulls. They have a...
Bend in the Road

The Problem with… Testing Bulls for Feed Efficiency

The Problem with… Testing Bulls for Feed Efficiency More and more seedstock producers are using GrowSafe equipment to measure and compare feed efficiency in the bulls they sell. On the surface, this seems like a very simple and accurate way to test and compare animals...
Bend in the Road

Eight Pounds of Sugar –

Eight Pounds of Sugar – Johan Zietsman, a very astute rancher and consultant from Zimbabwe, said, “Grass-efficient animals will look like eight pounds of sugar in a 5-pound sack.” We believe that to be a very accurate analogy. Grass-efficient animals will...