Recent content by Hopeful Rancher

To be contrary to my name, I don't think $750 steers are the problem. The problem is going to be the $600 steer next year. And the $500 steer the year after that. This is when the cow/calf person is going to start to have some problems.

Joe, I am a graduate of college with a bachelors degree. I think it has been invaluable to me and I have been given many opportunities because of it. College does 2 things for you; It teaches you how to learn and /or that knowledge is King. Secondly as some others have pointed out you are...

I had one of those days. Keeping it short, I got to watch my 64 year old mother get bucked off to start the day off right. I spent the rest of the day being cranky. I couldn't figure out if I was pissed off at the horse that put her to the dirt (actually water) or the dry irrigated ground...

Thanks for all of the great input

Any good ideas on how to feed a bummer calf so they don't look like a bummer?

I got a Family Discount 2 months ago and bought SUPER grassy alfalfa for $150. I would say that would easily be $180 today.

Little read book, then transfer it over to Excel.

Do any of you have pictures of your wind blocks? I am not completely picturing what you are describing.

For those of you that put up your own hay. How much fuel and oil cost do you budget for , based on per acre and/or per ton.

Thats called new money. :lol:

No hereford76 I am not the guy you spoke to over the phone.

Great looking cattle. Your calves are showing great muscle expression.

What would be the value of a 2004 New Holland Tractor TM130 2010 New Holland Round Bailer about 4000 bales

Thanks for all of the great input.

How do you value buying a Forest Service Permit?