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How do we set our prices?

How do we set our prices?

One common question we get is about how we set our prices, so let’s talk about it today.   Semen prices Our semen prices are essentially set by the principles of supply and demand. When we collect a bull, since it’s not feasible to keep live bulls over a long...
Haymaking

Haymaking

Since our herd is entirely grass fed, forage quality is very important to us.   In May, June, and July when more grass grows than the cows can graze, we cut and bale the paddocks that are getting ahead for winter feed.  Ideally we like to cut before all the forage is...

Milking Shorthorn or Dutch Belted—Which breed is best?

Why do we like both of these breeds? We often hear from farmers studying the different breeds available, and they ask us which breed we prefer.  We are partial to both Milking Shorthorns and Dutch Belted, and we do not prefer one over the other, for each have their...