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Louis L’Amour
I became an avid reader when I was young, thanks to my mom for giving me my first Louis L’Amour book. I was instantly hooked and read everything he wrote, some more than once. Although fiction, many of his accounts were historically accurate. This also fostered a love...
Who is This PJ Guy?
I briefly met PJ Budler several years ago at one of our Texas bull sales, but I did not take time to get to know him. I regret that. Fortunately, I met up with PJ again in January when I was asked to speak to a group of cattlemen in South Africa. The more time I spent...
Embrace Sexual Dimorphism
Cow-calf producers should embrace sexual dimorphism over so-called “heifer bulls.” Sexual dimorphism is the condition where males and females of the same species exhibit distinct physical differences beyond their reproductive organs. The concept of a so-called “heifer...
Day of Reckoning
What a year! The upper graph (below) is from May 30th one year ago. The lower graph is May 29, 2026. Notice how many lines Craig Purvines from The Cattle Range had to add to this graph in the last 12 months to keep up with rising cattle prices. This has been a banner...
We Believe
Honesty and integrity must never be compromised. A life or a business that is not built on honesty and integrity will eventually crumble.
Successful People
As a coach, I am constantly telling my athletes to make sure they are hanging with the “right” crowd. Not only does this help them stay out of trouble, but it also encourages them to be successful. Shane Parrish shared something similar in his blog this week: “Being...
Mum’s the Word
An essential part of the bull selection process is to evaluate the dam of the bull you’re considering. Study her calving record (calves on time every year) Make sure she has a good, functional udder She must be feminine and maternal She needs to be easy-fleshing and...
We Believe
A positive attitude is contagious. Unfortunately, a negative attitude is just as contagious. Happy and successful people, for the most part, hang out with other happy and successful people. They push one another to be all they can be.
Self-Development
I have seen some of the most talented kids squander their skills. Most of the time, it’s because they were praised for their talents instead of their work ethic. Once they couldn’t succeed on talent alone, they lost interest. Sunday Firesides took up this topic in...
Balance
Balance is a term that is often used flippantly. Everyone likes to talk about it – but very few can tell us what balance means to them. When evaluating livestock, balance means several things to me. Allow me to expound. Physiological Balance — where all the body parts...