As I See It 8-6-15

As you are out gathering the cows and calves and pushing the bulls around, this would be a good time to do some checking, a good time to do some managing, and a darn good time to do some thinking. There are things you can see that you could pay attention to now that would really help you down the […]

Comments 8-6-15

Cattle futures were pretty mixed up and down for the most part from mid-week to the end of the week. I really thought that we would see some nice gains in the futures last week, but it didn’t come about. The huge bright spot for the week came about on Friday when fed cattle prices reached levels that were a […]

Letters to the Editor 8-6-15

Open letter to MT Gov. Bullock & AG Fox…  Today I would like to send a strong message to Montana Governor Steve Bullock and MT Attorney General Tim Fox. Simply put, I am angry with your recent performance and your lack of support for agriculture within our state. Families here within Lake and Sanders counties are suffering, due to your […]

Sortin Pen 8-6-15

VS confirmed in South Dakota…The National Veterinary Services Laboratory says two confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) have been found in Pennington County in western South Dakota. Officials say samples were submitted on July 28. SD State Veterinarian Dustin Oedekoven says premises with horses having vesicular lesions will be quarantined for a period of 14 days after the first signs […]

Things aren't always always they appear to be…

Things aren’t always always they appear to be…”I haven’t hiked this far up before,” said Tate. “These wildflower meadows look like a patchwork quilts of color across the plateau,” said Hannah. She stopped to gaze at the scene and to save the photo in her mind.  “Whew,” said Tate as he blew out his breath. “I’m a little winded.” The […]