I also believe when the checkoff was first started that it did do a lot for the industry, but it seems that for the last few years that the ads have been few and far between.
Maybe checkoff should be voluntary????
I also believe that brand inspection should be nation wide, it keeps everyone...
I just wish their expenditures and investments would help to protect the industry that is paying it. Not to fill some ones pockets. Yes it is a minor fee per animal, but a major money maker industry wide.
Most of us just got done watching the NFR. Soapweed, did you see a ad promoting beef...
I have a portable Hyqual chute and for the past 4 years I have run it off my Deweze. Only problem is you have to find a way to idle up the pickup so the chute will work right. About a 1000 rpms works good.
You can buy ATV ramps from Daniels Man. in Ainsworth, NE that will go right in your barb wire fence. Just cut wires and put the ramp in, tie the wires to each side of the ramp.
Are you using sisal twine?
I have the same problem with both of my 688 balers if I use sisal twine, I think the twine pulls to hard from the roll.
I have no trouble with plastic
If you are having trouble resetting your twine arms, you may have the adjustment bolt to tight, should be able to...
I'm looking for a border collie. My old dog that I had for 13 years died and I would like to replace her. I thought that I might try a already trained dog.