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I bought our irons at http://lhbrandingirons.com/ They have made several custom freeze brands for us.

Better that they learn while young about the cost of living and making choices than be clueless like so many young people today whose parents gave them everything. It will work out. There will be sadness, but in the long run you are doing the right thing. Life lessons can be tough.

Bigfoot there is no need to feel guilty about cutting back. No one gets to do everything that they want to do, and as we all know it is worse when you are an adult. Figure out how much you feel comfortable doing and let them choose the events they want to go to. If you have the money where you...

I didn't read all of the replies. I understand what you mean. Our kids showed horses and our youngest played select softball. All expensive, however that was years ago and the economy was much better than it is now. I think that cow pollinater gave good sound advice. They are older and it...

wasn't sure if this had been shared here. something else to make life more complicated and expensive. http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/20358154-113/veterinary-feed-directive-will-impact-whole-livestock-industry#

Long time, no see. This article came across my news feed today and I thought of you all. http://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/beef/grassfed

I am so sorry Sky.

I did not read all of the replies. I had my first certified grass fed hamburger in August. Gag. It was at a 4-star restaurant where my son was a chef. It had a gamey funky taste and odor, and I could not eat it. I saw the boxes that it was shipped in, Texas beef. The restaurant would cut...

Congratulations to your daughter. What type of competition is this? Looks like fun. Happy that she did well.

they are looking good. the rain in Texas this year has been good for the cattlemen.

I have lost cats to coyotes. : ( Hope he comes home safe and sound.

gary, prayers of strength and healing still going up for your wife, son and you. I am so sorry that she is having a tough time with her care. Thank goodness that she has you as her advocate. You are a gem of a husband.

You might want to talk to the plants that you want to sell to. They will tell you their requirements and such. It is best to get the information straight from the people that you will be doing business with.

I hope that you enjoyed your day. Belated Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday 3waycross. Hope that all is well with you.