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-- Love the Yellowstone references-- great show-- I would go straight to Beth also! But seriously-- if these animals were sold and you did not receive funds, get a lawyer and file in district court to sue him for the value of your property.  I know it has been awhile, but I would also try your...

Had another first-- calf born with a cleft palate.  He can nurse--  I watched that very closely this weekend, but down the road am I looking at him not being able to graze in the pasture with mom and the herd?  Anyone have experience with this? thanks EF

I think I need to clarify my model that I am working in my area.  I am selling what I call "bulk" method-- you buy a whole, 1/2 or 1/4 carcass from me.  You pay me for the hanging weight.  Last year I charged $2.65 per pound.  The customer pays the processing at the locker themselves.  They get...

This is a great topic!  I have not replied to any posts for a long time-- I am always out here stalking the site, but have not posted in a while.  In looking for other avenues to generate income on my farming operation, I have tried this model in 2017 and 2018.  It started with an inquiry from...

well you could look into filing a small claim-- $5000 or less in Iowa in the county where the person resides.    If it is over $5000 you have to have an attorney file in district court for you.  Do you have any agreements or contracts that the court would find favorable to you?  The small claim...

Sorry- don't have any pics, but I purchased last spring- 2017 in the Waukaru Bull Sale a yearling bull out of the KL Teddy bull Toby is using.  I used him on my 2nd calvers, some older cows and clean up on my heifers.  Wow-- super nice calves coming out of this bull-- these have consistent...

Shortii: By all means get insurance on your cattle!  Go to your farm policy agent and add the cows and calves to your policy.  This will cover you for liability also.  Sometimes cows get out in the road and hit by cars-- your farm liability policy will come into play there, but also if you have...

Just cruising around on the web looking at the beef expos in the Midwest and see the Shorthorn sale for Illinois is cancelled for 2017?  Any Illinois people know if it was numbers, no one to manage it, etc.  Just curious what happened. EF

Easier way around is to go to the Iowa Beef Expo web site and click on the sale results tab.  Scroll down to Shorthorns and they have an attachment for the sale with the lot # and price. Just google Iowa Beef Expo and it will pop up for the web site. EF

Thanks Will Also-- am I remembering right that for this sale the cattle do not need to be halter broke?  If they are that is fine, but they run them through a ring like a salebarn so it is not required? Thanks EF

Any results from this sale?  What were the pricing trends-- were they following the commercial market this fall for the heifers and breds or were they following the purebred sales? Thanks!  EF

I can't say that I have had one super stand out deal- but have been fortunate to come across several small "victories" over the years.  One good story was when I was still doing cattle with my dad-- it is June and he says- oh I better get another bull in order to cover all these cows--  (this is...

Welcome 3 Eagles: I am going to start with a shameless self promotion-- LOL  ;) I have a son of TPS Coronet Leader 21st.  His mother is Shadybrook Presto 73 I would love to connect with you if you are interested in semen.  He has been DNA tested and everything is on record.  I have been...

I agree with Dale that the staff is very nice.  When I have called with questions, I usually get answers pretty fast and they are nice. I agree that you can't expect the association to sell your cattle for you either.  I guess it just boils down to the 2 points Dale has-- they are there to...

Again- thanks for the opinions. I am going to just say it-- I quit on the magazine after Patrick Wall left.  His articles were '"real world" application.  I know that he still contributes every now and again, but when I would get the magazine in the box each month-- all it was going towards was...

thanks for the input so far guys!  I have decided to read the whole article again to be sure I am reading right, but after talking with my husband, we may be looking at a change to a commercial shorthorn herd only. I love to sell open heifers to kids as projects they can have for several...

I finally was able to read the new rule changes for WHR started in September.  I would like to get some other members' opinions on the new system.  Membership is going up to 100.00-- wow We will still have the annual WHR fees per breeding animal over age 20 mos. my questions are more for...

Hey- I have my book with me today! Lot 5-- 4000 went to Wisconsin Lot 8-- They had Lot 8a and lot 8b  A= 4900  b= 3800-- she went to Mitchell's in Waverly The white heifer that was Lot 27 was nice and quite a deal-- I almost jumped on-- but I was waiting for another lot down the line- so I...

Will Meatpacker semen become available in the USA?  I would definitely be interested in using him down here!! EF

Very nice re-designed updated web site. Very informative and appealing. Just one question-- what qualifies an animal to be a Stabilizer?  you referred "Stabilizer" several times on your site. Thanks! EF