#230 – New Technology
We made the jump to some new technology. My partner and I put "Halter" collars on our cows so that he can maximize grazing management. We'll let you know how it's going once they're trained. Click to read the full transcript Every now and then something comes along that is a game changer for your...
#230 – New Technology
We made the jump to some new technology. My partner and I put "Halter" collars on our cows so that he can maximize grazing management. We'll let you know how it's going once they're trained. Click to read the full transcript Every now and then something comes along that is a game changer for your...
#229 – Unpredictable
Farmers and Ranchers deal with many variables that can be unpredictable, including the weather and the markets. The most dangerous is fire. Colorado is hosting multiple wildfires this week, all being fueled by wind and dry conditions. Click to read the full transcript...
#228 – Grazing Observations
Have you ever just sat and watched your cows graze? What part of the plant are they most interested in? Are they avoiding certain things? We don't often take time to observe the details of such mundane processes. Here are some observations from a rotational grazing...
#227 – Out to Grass
In our part of the world, it's time to put cows out to grass for the summer. The drought has complicated things, but I'm thankful to have grass. There are a lot of places worse off than western Colorado. Click to read the full transcript In our part of the world, it's...
#226 – Drought Options
There is a large portion of the US heading into a serious drought this summer. Here are some options to think about. Click to read the full transcript The Western Plains, the South and the Intermountain West are experiencing significant drought right now. Drought can...
#225 – He Was a Man
This past Saturday, my 96-year-old father went home to be with the Lord. I remember his words after we watched his dad pass away — a very short statement with a much broader meaning. I think it is a fitting epitaph for my dad as well. "He was a man." Click to read the...
#224 – Maternal or Terminal
Our pre-sale speaker challenged producers to choose between terminal and maternal traits when selecting seed stock. It's a choice that determines who gets the profit. Listen to Jared Luhman interview PJ Budler in this Herd Quitter® podcast. Click to read the full...
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Summer is usually a time off for school sports. However, it is also a time to attend summer camps. While recreating in Wyoming, Bryce Meredith stopped by our wrestling room and gave us a short clinic. Bryce is a Wyoming-grown wrestler who was a two-time NCAA finalist for the University of Wyoming and is currently an MMA fighter. Bryce didn’t just show new technique, but spent some time talking about preparation, grit, and mental toughness: all things that are...