#165 – Road Trip
This past week, we spent the Thanksgiving holiday with our son in Nebraska. He and his wife custom graze cows and train ranch horses on a ranch near Kimball. Even though this was a working vacation, it made me thankful for the heritage of hard work, freedom, and faith passed down from our...
#165 – Road Trip
This past week, we spent the Thanksgiving holiday with our son in Nebraska. He and his wife custom graze cows and train ranch horses on a ranch near Kimball. Even though this was a working vacation, it made me thankful for the heritage of hard work, freedom, and faith passed down from our...
#89 – Feeding Apple Cider Vinegar
One of the changes I'm making for 2023 is to feed Apple Cider Vinegar. This is not a new practice, but it is gaining popularity among producers looking for natural alternatives to costly feed supplements and expensive animal health products....
#88 – Peace of Mind in 2023
Although many cattle producers live in remote areas, we still have to deal with other people. Family, friends, business associates, neighbors — all these relationships are vulnerable to hurts and offenses. The question is, how do you deal with it?...
#87 – The Importance of Shepherds
Did you ever wonder why God revealed the birth of His Son first to Shepherds? The Bible is filled with images and examples of shepherds and their sheep. God bless the shepherds and ranchers who faithfully care for their flocks and herds!...
#86 – How to Ranch on Leased Land
Is it possible to ranch without owning land? Not everyone has the ability or opportunity to own land. Many producers lease land for grazing, and some of us rent every acre we use. Here's six ideas to make the most of rented land....
#85 – The Cost of Feeding Hay
One of the largest expenses on the rancher's spreadsheet is usually winter feed cost. Anything you can do to decrease the amount of hay you feed will increase your profit. Here's a few ideas that may help. For info on ACV, see web site:...
#84 – Best Time To Buy
We are bombarded daily with thousands of ads telling us that NOW is the best time to buy. However, if market trends continue in the cattle business, NOW probably is the best time to buy your seed stock for next year....
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Bull Sale Highlights
I love bull sale season! I love the process of researching and evaluating potential bulls. This gets me hyped up for the possibilities of the next breeding season and the benefits a new bull will bring to my herd. I can picture how a new bull will complement my cattle. I go through all his strengths and weaknesses to make sure I am getting the best possible mating. After bull sale season, there’s often a bit of a letdown. Whether I bought a bull or not, the...