2018 Herd Sires Looking Great

2018 Herd Sires Looking Great   The bull calves that will be for sale in 2018 have now been weaned for 9 weeks. They are grazing on fall irrigated pasture, being grained twice daily and receiving high quality hay. The…

New Purchases

New Purchases   September has been a busy and productive month. Third cutting alfalfa has been safely tucked into the barn. One of the best ever crops of 3rd cutting with a score of 25.6 for crude protein,  a 238…

Winterizing Cattle

Winterizing Cattle   It is important to start getting cattle ready for winter before the weather gets cold. Here are a few thoughts to keep in mind.   Forage There is a definite decline in the quantity and quality of…

Breaking in Your New Herd Bull

Breaking in Your New Herd Bull   Bulls require a significant investment, and this should be matched by your effort to ensure they are successful breeders. Following are tips regarding the bull’s most recent diet and the breeding season.  …

Establishing a Pasture

Establishing a Pasture   Establishing a pasture for your animals presents many variables that need consideration. Type(s) of soil, available moisture during the pasturing seasons, health of the soil and selecting the variety or varieties of plants best suited to…

Cutting Hay

Cutting Hay   Here are a few tips when you are ready to start cutting:   Read your owner’s manual and properly adjust the conditioner rolls each time you cut. Remember: Every field is different.   Lay the swath as…

Hagen Cattle and Hay Hereford #58 from WCA test

HCH at the WCA bull sale

“The Washington Cattlemen’s Association held their 24th annual Bull Test Sale on March 22 following the 120 days of feeding bulls to test their ability to gain weight…” From Chewelah’s “The Independent” Read Full Article Now

Angus Female Breeding Emphasis

Desirable Angus Cow Traits Temperament We place heavy emphasis on temperament in our Angus females. We will not use an Angus bull that is below breed average for temperament score. We try to consistently use bulls that are in the…

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