We need moisture whether it comes as snow or rain! Lack of demand and cautious buyer attitude for replacement heifers is driven by fear of another dry summer and recent record high feed prices. I'm convinced that if I could figure out a way to pipe thunder and lighting into these production sale barns we could raise the price on both heifers and bulls by a good amount.
If we do get wide spread rain this spring, look out! The prospect of ample green, lush April/May grass drives cowmen nuts! They'll fall over the top of each other to get it stocked. God knows they only get one chance to harvest spring and early summer grass when it's at it highest in nutrient value. That's their pay day, they're good at what they do, and for many of them it's the only thing they know how to do. So, let's hope for a wet spring and a break in this drought cycle. We've got people to feed!
It's not cool to have major storms during calving but having ample feed for the herd is a better deal than being short on feed after a good weather calving season. Overshoes in the calving barn and a rain coat at breeding time make for a happy banker at shipping time. Keep your fingers crossed.
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