Recent content by 359pete

There is 650 acres sitting dormant just down the road from the house! My brother and I want to use it together but he doesn't think a precondition lot will work. Does anyone have any suggestions on where we can do some research together. It will be lease free and rent free. Theres a big plus! I...

My wife has an 02 Tahoe and I have an 03 Dodge 2500 4x4 diesel!! The dodge gets the mpg's most of the time and my wife loves the room in the tahoe. The real truck that I frequent the most is an '87 359 pete exhd, with a 425 cat b model turned up to around 510hp to the rear wheel!! It's by far...

The only tractor to own is a John Deere, unless you have a farmall!! 8)

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This could be my most favorite subject to talk about. It might be a close second to cattle. Big trucks is what drives this country, call me crazy but if I'm wrong someone please tell me. I've been in trucking my whole life. I'm 3rd generation. My grandpa was a cowman, he got my uncles involved...

The real boys have to work for a living!! We need something to pull the load sure, but that is not the real deal and you fellows know it! The real issue when pulling a load is STOPPING!! Take it from somebody who does it for a living, fuel mileage is great but when you have to stop thats when...

How can I get in touch with Laura's Lean Beef? I am really interested in starting a preconditioning program. Those numbers that you posted are really strong sounding!! The race for quality doesn't have a finish line!!! 8)

So your are saying that you don't get any more for the cattle that have been vaccinated? That makes me feel a little uneasy. I have been told that vac. cattle show signs of strength and durability. Is it not reasonable to protect the investment along with making them look healthier? :?:

I have a friend who has a section of land [650 acres] that is not being utilized to its full capacity. How can I persuade and encourage him that a preconditioning program will be a profitable excursion. I have told him that the cost of feed and vacines are the most expence. Does anyone have any...