Clean Up on Field #3
I’m the woman who is called when there are broken bales to clean up. I grab my pitchfork, tote goat, trailer, and go fast to get the cleanup job done. I don’t have much time as I have to be…
One Polled Hereford Bull Left
We have one yearling plus Polled Hereford bull left for sale this year. If you are looking for a new herd sire, be sure to check out this NJW Homegrown 8Y son. He is sure to catch your eye.
Wonderful Rain!
Wasn’t that rain a welcome sight! We were able to get some barley seed in the ground before the nice rain made a visit last week. We are hoping to make hay for the cattle this summer out of the…
Hybrid Vigor
Crossing an Angus bull onto Hereford cows or a Hereford bull onto Angus cows is a powerful and productive way to breed cattle. The hybrid vigor that results is a characteristic that pays dividends from birth to the end of…
Choices for Calves
What to offer calves comes down to personal choice. Salt or Mineral Choosing a mineral that can be fed free choice is one option for calves. As many areas are low in some trace minerals you can offer a…
WCA Bull Test Entries
Our Lot 210 entry for the WCA Bull Test and Sale. He is a son of JMB Traction 292 that is deep bodied, broad across the hips and has grown well. He obviously loves his scratches too. We are also…
Angus Calves
The Angus calves were born with flashy looks and a stylish appearance. MAR Double XL gave us two powerfully built bull calves that show great promise and a lot of style. These calves look good enough that we are considering using…
Polled Hereford Calves
The 2019 calf crop is looking outstanding. The Polled Hereford bull calves out of R Leader are beautifully marked with red eyes, wide hip structure, and a definite herd sire look. Add to that birth weights of 78, 83, and…
WCA Bull Test and Sale
We took a trip to Beus Feedlot to see the WCA bulls this month and they are looking terrific! All breeds are gaining well and showing that they will be ready for their herd sire duties come spring. You are…
Don’t Forget the Salt!
Don’t forget that now is the time to get your cows ready for calving season. Be sure to offer salt to the cattle so they don’t get behind. Since the weather has cleared, this provides an excellent opportunity to put…
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