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    frame size/cattle type based on owned or leased pasture

    Has anybody every heard of or put any thought in to varying the size or type of cattle you run based on whether you own the land/pay a flat rate, or if you pay on a per head per day basis while on pasture? I'm not trying to beat the dead horse, but it goes along with the conversation of being...
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    Calves on corn stalks

    For those of you who run cattle on corn stalks, I'm wondering what kind of gains you get on calves on corn stalks. What are you using for supplement? Can you get 2 pounds a day out of weaned calves if they are supplemented right?
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    New working system

    The wife and I are in the process of buying a new place and I've been trying to figure out what I want for working facilities. Wanting some feedback on what you think of this design. I wouldn't call it a bud box, but kind of would be working on the same principles, with the option of being...
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    Whats your favorite breed of cow dog?

    Would like to start a little discussion on peoples favorite breeds of cow dogs. I have my own opinions, which I will share, but want to know what others think. I have really grown to like Hangin' Tree Cow Dogs. I got one two years ago and honestly don't think I will own a different breed. The...
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    Ag Demonstration

    I'm wondering if anybody out there would have an idea for a group of high school boys to demonstrate in a speaking event. They are to demonstrate something agricultural. There are a lot of groups who do fencing demo's. My group are all pretty mechanically inclined. The demo can only be 10-12...
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    Record Keeping

    I'm wondering what people are using for record keeping systems, both in the field and at home? Do you use the trusty tried and true red calving books (mine's yellow). Do you use an app on your phone? If so what app are you using? If an app were available would you use it? Last question...
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    Pen Designs

    In my spare time I spend a lot of time designing working pens and corral systems just for fun (maybe a little weird). I'm always interested in seeing pen designs that other people think are the best/most efficient/most cost effective etc. Here is one I did today. Figure it would work good as...
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    Horses or ATV's

    I'm curious as to where you all stand on the discussion of using atv's or horses when gathering/trailer/pushing cattle. I really don't think there is a right blanket answer. It really more depends on what you're comfortable with, your skill set, and what's available to you. In my opinion...
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    Mixer/Feeder Wagon Information wanted

    I am looking into buying a feed mixer/feeder wagon to feed cows and weaned calves with. A vertical grinder/mixer would be ideal, but the budget doesn't allow that. My question is how will a horizontal auger mixer/feeder handle a ground hay ration? What kind of horse power do I need to run a...
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    Cakers

    I'm wanting some opinions on cakers you mount on your pickup. I am currently looking into buying one and don't have any experience with them. Obviously gravity fed models are going to be more inexpensive, but are you losing much by going this route? I like the looks of the cake feeders with...
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    Minnesota Custom Cattle Care

    I have posted about something similar in the past, but was wondering if I could get some help in answering some questions about running beef cattle in Minnesota. First off,I currently manage an 80 mother cow, cow/calf operation in Nebraska with my wife, while we both work full time jobs on the...
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    Welder opinions wanted.

    I was just informed that my wife is planning to get me a new welder for Christmas and she wanted to try to buy one on a Black Friday sale so I was supposed to start looking. I looked at northern tool and with a $2000 budget was looking at the following welder generators. Lincoln Bulldog 5500...
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    What's it worth?

    I built a new bud box and alleyway system to work our cows, calves, and bulls in and am wanting some feedback on what you all might think its worth/ what it would be worth to you. I am mainly wondering about the alley way. I built it to be adjustable from 30" down to 18" with an escape...
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    New Cattle Handling Facilities

    So we were in need of some new cattle handling facilities and recently put in a new bud box and alley way at the house. It worked out really well as I am an Ag Teacher and was able to get the students in on designing and helping to build the panels and the alley way. We made the alley way...
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    New holland stacker wagon help

    I bought a NH 1010 stacker wagon this spring at an auction and am finally getting to use it. I am having some trouble with it and was wondering if anybody could help. The first thing is I can't get a full load on it. I load to a certain point and it just won't go back anymore. I have my...
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    White 100 tractor

    I have found a 1989 white 100 tractor with 6500 hours on it for around $14000 and was wondering if anybody has any experience with these tractors? The tractor is a 4 hour drive and was wondering what questions I should ask before making the drive to look at it. Do y'all think that 6500 is too...
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    School shop made culvert roller packer

    So I have been needing a roller packer to prepare a couple of small fields (10 acres and under) to plant alfalfa, and also to use when working up my roping arena at home. I have priced them and just couldn't justify the cost for the use that I will be getting out of it. I know I'm not the...
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    Davis Farm Supply in Perryville MO

    I was wondering if anybody could give me some insight on Davis Farm Supply in Perryville MO. They have a John Deere 3140 for sale there and wanted to know what kind of reputation this particular company has. Has anybody dealt with them and if so what was your experience? Was the product what...
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    Searching for a tractor

    I'm sure this is a question that has been asked before, but here goes. I am currently looking for a tractor (75-100hp) to use as an all around tractor. I will mainly be using it as a haying tractor putting up small bales with a hesston 4590, but will also be using it for a variety of other...
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    Hereford Bulls on Angus heifers

    I am wondering if anybody can give me some insight on putting Hereford Bulls on heifers. In the past we have run a mostly straight black herd, and always bred to Angus bulls, but have previously been keeping more heifers back. We keep what we need for replacements and sell whatever is left as...
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