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    Pinebank North America

    Is it just me or does it seem alittle funny that all the bids are either $2750 or $3250?????
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    A whole different way......

    Will be leaving Sunday to deliver my daughter to Leola, SD. She just completed her 2nd year at Michigan State, and will be doing a summer internship at Beiber RA. Should be a great exprience and exposure to a completely diferent way cattle are run compared to Michigan. Which leads to What...
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    Non-EXT Sire questions

    You see it right, but it's not right!!! The counter screwed up around the time the server changed over.
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    Non-EXT Sire questions

    Ya know what they say,"Variety is the spice of Life."
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    catching steers?

    Put a feeder in a smaller pen or create a pen with panels, then get them used to going in it to eat. It may take a few days before they get used to it.
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    Freezing Water Trough

    do you allow airflow from outside thru some type of vent? or is it butted up tight to the bottom of the tank?
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    Possible Land Grab???

    That clause was used by the DEQ in Michigan to go after a farmer, don't remember the details.
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    $Cost to run a cow in your area....?

    Burnt, I don't know how the post count got that high I don't think I've done more than 20-25 total. It went wacho about the time the server got changed over.
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    $Cost to run a cow in your area....?

    I am curious as to the true cost per cow for your area? With all the numbers shot around in various threads I just wondered if there is a great diference in the actual cost per cow. In our area of Michigan it takes about 3-4 ac per cow for a full year. Pasture rent can be had for $15/pair usally...
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    Land Update

    ILH You ever thought of running for elected office? We ALL could use your mind set in Washington..
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    Snapshot of the Industry

    Every business must constantly evaluate their products and customers. You also have to know your assets. We are always looking for ways to improve our operation thru marketing, land use, cheaper feeds, etc. We sell seedstock, direct market some beef and pigs and ag related products thru contacts...
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    95%

    Ya know when I first started paying attention to all this 25-30 years ago, we worked till mid march to pay all our taxes, now this year I hear we work till june to pay all our taxes. I has been progressive creep of an over bearing federal and state gov't. Unless we get constitutional control and...
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    Need Help

    I'll forward you an email from :) a guy in africa, he's lookin' to give away alot of cash!!!! :)
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    Questions about twins???

    I know females that were twins have a higher % of twin births, but does anyone know what that % is? We have a pair that are coming 7 yr olds, we kept. In 5 seasons one has had two sets the other 3 sets. Also I've noticed some AI studs that were twins. Do they carry a greater chance of twins and...
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    Baby Beef

    We are located in northern michigan. We've got many calves that would fit that bill. Also know several producers that have alot of calves, too. Send me a note or reply to this thread.
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    Hay Prices

    In Michigan dairy hay, right now $130-150, beef quality $50-100 depending on quality. Extension says cost in 09' to put up quality alfalfa, all costs except trucking $105-120/ton.
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    Loader Tractor?

    I don't know if you are set on those brands? We bought a Kubota 9540, it is 95hp will do all those tasks and is outstanding on fuel. I raked and baled appprox 55 ac one day on less than 15 gals. We use it in our business installing hoop buildings with hyd augar up to 24" holes 6' deep. Its been...
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    Loader Tractor?

    I don't know if you are set on those brands? We bought a Kubota 9540, it is 95hp will do all those tasks and is outstanding on fuel. I raked and baled appprox 55 ac one day on less than 15 gals. We use it in our business installing hoop buildings with hyd augar up to 24" holes 6' deep. Its been...
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    Glitches Anyone?

    yes. Three times this pm, same as you described.
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    Bulls......buy the numbers

    What are are your considerations when buying bulls? What do you look at first,2,3,etc? How much do the EPD's influence you? Do you look at appearance? Progeny? Reputation of the sellers?etc.... We have always looked for balanced EPD's favoring maternals, not going to the extremes, but if you...
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