Recent content by mayesfarm

I used it for years, until one of my friends became a Vitafirm dealer. Prior to the KNS, we used a mineral sold by an old gentleman in GA named Marvin Jackson. It worked well also. I believe that the KNS has chelated copper and selenium. We did our own trail several years ago with another...

My sons spent the afternoon riding through the OCC fall calving herd last Saturday with Tim. They were impressed with the uniformity of the herd, when I asked what they looked like, the answer was "like they just print copies!" They report slick hair, very deep bodies and fleshing ability that...

I totally agree with your statement about maintaining the broad genetic base and commend your efforts. I had the pleasure to spend several hours looking at cattle with a group of prominent southeastern hereford/polled hereford breeders a few weeks ago. Someone made the comment that all the...

They have to get a good dose of the original Augustus McCrae and Woodrow F Call, in order to appreciate the spinoffs. I think that Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones were perfect for their parts and nobody else could have pulled it off the way that they did.

I really don't see the problem with selling on video. I have been to several sales where they have the cattle penned on site and sell them on tv's like yall have been talking about and bought several bulls at these auctions. I really like that set up. I really don't care how they act in the...

I may be wrong, but I believe that any land can be put in a conservation easement. I have found out that there are criteria to do easements through the NRCS and get compensated. I have no desire for financial compensation.

I have learned a lot from you guys, so far. I have been doing a lot of research since I last posted. The way that I understand this process is that the first thing I need to do is make my own list of Restrictions and a list of Reserved Rights. The Restrictions will be things like on...

Are you working with NRCS or another group?

We have used 5 gallon buckets with tiny holes drilled in the side next to the bottom with well water. I used the smallest bit in a cheap Harbor Freight set, not sure what size, but tiny. Filled them once or twice a day from a tote on a trailer. That kept little trees alive during a drought for me.

GoWyo, this is stellar advice. After reviving this thread, I have been combing through resources and studying like it was my last college final. I have determined that the grantor of the easement has almost unlimited power during the development of the contract to set the guidelines. This being...

Thanks for all the input, I am learning a lot. Please keep the ball rolling.

My motivation is mainly trying to protect my family and our multi generational land from development. Our "home farm" or headquarters has been in the family for 4 generations. We are in a very hot real estate market , 60 miles east of Nashville, quickly becoming a bedroom community for...

I though that I would revive this thread... As of now, I have little knowledge of land trusts and conservation easements and would appreciate any and all insight from anyone with personal experience. There are a ton of vague resources available online, with little to no substance. What I do know...

That is 1 cool ride!

On Feeder Flash/DVAuction, Corbitt Wall mentioned several times this past week that Agcenter.com had been given some information about how the big packers manipulate the prices that they report on cash cattle. It is supposed to be inside information for the packer buyers, I guess. I was...