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Heard an interiew with his wife on CBC Alberta one morning on the way to work. I have PM'd him to see how things are going but have not heard anything. He must be busy and doing well.

The bales look good and I am sure your math is right. However, I have a few questions: 1. The UofS has realized that by turning the bales on their sides instead of their ends it increases utilization by about 25 to 30%. Are you marking the bales that are on their sides to determine the...

Thanks for posting that Northern Rancher. I am enjoying working my way through it. However, it is starting to frustrate me, because they are arguing two different ideologies. The first is the smaller grass finished cow, which by all economic pruposes, would be the most cost effective for the...

I have had the same conversation with kids in Canada. The one in particular thought that a machine in Safeway made beef. I married a city girl too and it is hard to even know where to start. Sure she knew what cows and crops are, but beyond that nothing! I have had to teach her the difference...

Those are very interesting comments and it made me take a look at the markets closer. We have been seeing the Live Cattle futures start to reach their top since 2011 started. Also, like you mentioned it is not people who understand cattle that are investing, it is hedge funds and other...

Thank you. Bordertown is LLoydminster. I know about the Wobesers and their connection with Gerlad Fry. I have heard Brady speak in college, which intrigued me to look into it more.

Are any breeders are using linear measurement in breeding selection or when selling their breeding stock? Do you have any advice for a beginning rancher? Is it reliable by itself or better used with EPDs?

I have seen cows walk through fences all winter because they could not see the wire. However, the cows seem to avoid the polytape we are currently using for swath grazing. So, if the above suggestions do not improve your control of our cattle, maybe give polytape a thought.