Date: Oct 01 2021
Big Thinkers & Breeding & Cow Herd & Post Weaning & Retained Ownership & SustainabilityRoss Humphreys’ adept gait tells of many days in and out of the saddle checking his herd, fence lines, water tanks, and grass availability. Yet at 72, he can still drop down and roll under the barbed wire fence quicker than most men half his age. But Humphreys is not your typical cowboy. He’s a chemist, book publisher, family guy, conservationist, and rancher.
Date: Sep 22 2021
Cow Herd & News Release & Post Weaning & Retained OwnershipGrit in every venture makes Ross Humphreys a successful businessman, and his unrattled spirit makes the best of challenges. However, it’s his relentless drive for raising high-quality beef that earned him the Certified Angus Beef 2021 Commercial Commitment to Excellence Award.
Date: Sep 22 2021
Cow Herd & Forage Management & News Release & Targeting the BrandEstablishing a world-class seedstock operation in the Southeast didn’t happen overnight, and the family humbly insists they’re no different than many others. Indeed, their vision, use of technologies, and dedication to deliberate improvement make them unique.
Date: May 09 2013
Cow HerdYesterday, Debbie Lyons-Blythe was sharing processing day on the ranch, as part of our “Day in the Life” series. Today we pick back up, just as the cattle are about to head down the highway. Luckily we planned the move during local church services so the amount of traffic is down. We hate missing church, […]
Date: Mar 07 2013
Breeding & Cow Herd & Sire SelectionEarlier this week Mark told you a herd bull is a big investment, and getting more so all the time. Since you’ll be putting so many of your proverbial eggs into that one expensive basket, you want to make sure he’s the right guy for the job. But with so many numbers and figures to sort […]
Date: Apr 05 2011
Cow Herd & Feeder Calf Marketing & ResearchIt won”t be long until spring has flown past, summer is creeping by and we need to start making tough cattle marketing decisions. Maybe you calve in the fall and these decisions are really quickly approaching: Sell now or keep them on grass? Retain ownership, partner or send them to the auction barn? How much will the cost of feedstuffs impact those decisions?
