COLSTRIP AG TOUR

I recently toured the Colstrop power plants and Rosebud Mine with the Billings Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee and was very impressed with the hospitality shown our group.  Hope you enjoy the pictures.

BQA - MEAGHER COUNTY STOCKGROWERS

Recently, Meagher County Montana Stockgrowers gathered for a work day at the County shipping yards combined with a BQA 'Lunch & Learn' training and Certification session.

Bill Pelton - BQA State Coordinator, Nick Campbell - Pfizer Animal Health Area Manager, Rhonda Dove - Pfizer Summer Intern, and Nico Cantalupo - local Extension Agent provided program details and information to the group of over twenty local Stockgrower members.

TAKE A NAP ON FATHER'S DAY?

How about Bar B Q ribs for Fathers Day?  Sounds like a good idea to me.  According to Fox News red meat is one of the habits we men have developed that can help us live longer.  Here's what they had to say we needed to do on a daily basis to increas our life span:  (1) Six cups of coffee (2) Two glasses of beer (3) One twenty minute nap and (4) Eat red meat.  If I can figure out a way to get that twenty minute nap in every day I could be on track to live forever!

In my busy season it's hard to find time for a good night's sleep let alone a nap but I think I've figured it out. During the slow season I'll take two twenty minutes naps each day.  So far it's been working and I'm really liking it.  Recently during one of those short naps I dreamed that I retired and opted for the two-a-day nap program the rest of my life.  I no more than fell asleeep when my cell phone rang and put an end to the whole fantasy.  Anyway, HAPPY FATHERS DAY and take a nap if you can!

LOW STRESS CATTLE HANDLING

Dr. Ron Gill of Texas does a great job of demonstrating low stress cattle handling.  Do youself a favor and watch his short YouTube video.

MILLION DOLLAR RAIN

What a difference a rain makes! This week I traveled from Sidney, MT to the Centennial Valley on the Idaho border and let me tell you, rain does make a difference. Even though we're a long way from 'out of the woods' it's looking a whole lot better out there.  Over 600 miles from one end to the other and all of it much improved. And most noticeable were the attitudues of those making a living from the land.  It is amazing what an inch of moisture does for the spirit!

The best beef brisket you've ever stuck a fork into at the recent Mon-Dak Stockgrowers meeting and BQA event held at Gartner-Denowh Angus Ranch' sale facility.  

Sunrise on the beautiful Centennial Valley

Stibal Ranch pairs headed to summer pasture.