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Post by picketwire on Jul 28, 2012 7:17:11 GMT -6
I have been watching and reading this forum since its inception and at that time had decided that the best way for me to participate was to keep my opinions to myself as I had unintentionally stepped on toes inother forums. As you can all tell now that has changed. When I post and it will probably not be too often, you can count on reading my very STRONG opinion. Doesn't mean I am right or wrong, it is just my opinion. I don't want to be controversial, but sometimes strong opinions are just that.
I have been actively involved in the beef industry in the Rocky Mountains for most of my lifein a a couple different breeds. All of that experience has been in the meat and taters type of seedstock production. I value hard working real world cattle and common sense. As far as the Hereford deal goes, I am involved in a small (now less than 100 head) family operation of Registered seedstock that has been in business 65+ years, with hopes of expansion. Hope to help make it 100!
I know most on this board either personally or who they are and I hope to contribute in a positive way. My online name refers to the area I am from geographically and does not relate to the name of the operation I am involved with.
TJ Verquer
Colorado
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Post by George on Jul 28, 2012 8:03:37 GMT -6
I have been watching and reading this forum since its inception and at that time had decided that the best way for me to participate was to keep my opinions to myself as I had unintentionally stepped on toes inother forums. As you can all tell now that has changed. When I post and it will probably not be too often, you can count on reading my very STRONG opinion. Doesn't mean I am right or wrong, it is just my opinion. I don't want to be controversial, but sometimes strong opinions are just that. I have been actively involved in the beef industry in the Rocky Mountains for most of my lifein a a couple different breeds. All of that experience has been in the meat and taters type of seedstock production. I value hard working real world cattle and common sense. As far as the Hereford deal goes, I am involved in a small (now less than 100 head) family operation of Registered seedstock that has been in business 65+ years. Hope to help make it 100! I know most on this board either personally or who they are and I hope to contribute in a positive way. For now I will remain 'unknown' but I doubt that lasts long. My online name refers to the area I am from geographically and does not relate to the name of the operation I am involved with. A little hint and maybe a challenge to name me. Those who know right away, don't spoil the fun too quickly. There's always room for another STRONG opinion here, as far as I'm concerned. Welcome aboard - and welcome to the other new members that have recently joined. |
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Post by Trailmaster on Jul 28, 2012 9:07:39 GMT -6
Welcome aboard Picketwire!!! I personally don't have very strong opinions. I'm just extremely set in my ways and always think I'm right.   |
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Post by George on Jul 28, 2012 9:51:35 GMT -6
Welcome aboard Picketwire!!! I personally don't have very strong opinions. I'm just extremely set in my ways and always think I'm right. And you don't know who picketwire really is, do you? ;D |
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Post by Trailmaster on Jul 28, 2012 9:56:18 GMT -6
Welcome aboard Picketwire!!! I personally don't have very strong opinions. I'm just extremely set in my ways and always think I'm right. And you don't know who picketwire really is, do you? ;D Nope. ;D |
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Post by picketwire on Jul 28, 2012 15:58:05 GMT -6
Thanks and looking forward to many a fine discussion!
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Post by coleyherefords on Oct 9, 2012 21:04:32 GMT -6
I'm Jim Coley. My family started in the registered Hereford business in 1938. We had Mischief 678 that was a very popular bull in the mid to late 60's. In the early 70's we used Line Ones, Mark Donalds, and a D4 son. The Line Ones got the job done and I've been using them ever since. But I will venture out for some outcross from time to time. In the early 80's I worked for Green Valley in Kentucky and admired the good uddered victor females. I added some of these and then bred them to Line One bulls. Now we have both horned and polled females that are near straight Cooper, Holden and Miles City genetics.
I work at Macon Trousdale Farmers Co-op and spend 5 1/2 days a week away from the farm. So our cattle have to take care of themselves most of the time. We have about 45 brood cows and recips. We sell 10-15 bulls per year a similar number of females. We keep the ones that continue to perform on fescue.
We love Hereford Cattle and Hereford people.
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Post by Trailmaster on Oct 10, 2012 8:15:34 GMT -6
Great to have you aboard Jim!!! I spoke with you once when I called to inquire about your 7006 bull. Look forward to future discussions.
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Post by mrvictordomino on Oct 10, 2012 23:35:34 GMT -6
Welcome to the board Jim, I met you many years ago at Green Valley.....We were both a bit younger, time flys. Danny Miller |
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Post by rockmillsherefords on Oct 12, 2012 16:56:54 GMT -6
I'm Jim Coley. My family started in the registered Hereford business in 1938. We had Mischief 678 that was a very popular bull in the mid to late 60's. In the early 70's we used Line Ones, Mark Donalds, and a D4 son. The Line Ones got the job done and I've been using them ever since. But I will venture out for some outcross from time to time. In the early 80's I worked for Green Valley in Kentucky and admired the good uddered victor females. I added some of these and then bred them to Line One bulls. Now we have both horned and polled females that are near straight Cooper, Holden and Miles City genetics. I work at Macon Trousdale Farmers Co-op and spend 5 1/2 days a week away from the farm. So our cattle have to take care of themselves most of the time. We have about 45 brood cows and recips. We sell 10-15 bulls per year a similar number of females. We keep the ones that continue to perform on fescue. We love Hereford Cattle and Hereford people. I've met your cousin Tommy a couple times, looks like we finally have a good field rep in our area. Hope he sticks with it. |
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Post by coleyherefords on Oct 12, 2012 18:38:13 GMT -6
I may be prejudice but I think Tommy is doing an exceptional job. He seems to be very happy doing what he is doing. I also hope he stays as our rep for a long time.
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Post by cmulrony on Oct 25, 2012 12:06:22 GMT -6
I'm Cameron Mulrony. New to the Reg. Hereford Business. First calves in 2008. Few cattle in Consignment sales and from the house. Breed most of my cows (25) to Angus bull for F1 black baldies. Only 12-15 Hereford calves a year.
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Post by bookcliff on Oct 25, 2012 18:33:35 GMT -6
cameron,
welcome to the bus, everyone had to start somewhere and thats usually with a only a handful of cows, I know I did.
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Post by jbeever on Nov 5, 2012 18:11:35 GMT -6
I'm Jon Beever. I have raised Herefords since 1982. I spend most of my day teaching and researching all things genetic. Heard this was the place to get all the facts, so I signed up the other day to see what I was missing at the big dispersion that just took place.
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Post by cowbaron on Nov 6, 2012 20:49:06 GMT -6
I am Gerald Silvers. Marlyn and I own "Silver Lining Herefords" at Louisburg, Kansas. We are small and insignificant in the grand scope of the hereford breed but enjoy the comadre of the people we have gotten to know. We don't have a lot of wisdom to offer you all but we don't mind mining your brains for good information.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2012 12:25:25 GMT -6
Name is Allan Shumaker. I own Shumaker Herefords in NE Kansas. Graduated from University of Kansas back in 1971 with BS in Mechanical Engineering. Ended up working for an oil company and by 1979 had enough experience to start a work schedule that allowed me to move back to Kansas and take over the family farm. My uncle had a registered herd of horned herefords that he had started back in the 1930s and I bought several of the heifer calf crops to start my herd. Started experimenting with polled Herefords back in the late 1980s and now have a polled herd (with a few horned cows). This is a 'one man operation' with no hired help so a low maintenance cow herd is very essential. Primary focus is improving carcass traits and feedlot performance without sacrificing Hereford efficiency.
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Post by jrfinley on Nov 11, 2012 9:38:41 GMT -6
Hello all,
My name is Jim Finley, I hale from the town of Malta in the hill country of southeastern Ohio. I live on our family farm of about 270 acres with my wife and two teenage children. We currently do not own any cows, but I have Herefords in my blood. My grandfather, Donald Finley, is the one who planted it there; he raised Polled Herefords for about 60 years until he passed in 1980. I kept ownership of a remnant of his herd until the early nineties, when I got stupid and sold out, something I have regretted every day since, and hope to someday soon reenter the Polled Hereford business. I have enjoyed reading the posts on here and have decided to join in.
Thank you, Flatlander for hosting this forum.
jrfinley
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Post by doh on Dec 2, 2012 21:58:57 GMT -6
Mike Orpin
We are from Inman, Kansas, fulfilled a lifelong dream in 2006 when i bought 6 heifers from Menno Enns. Since then we have added breeding stock from several breeders. Love good Herefords! Heard about this forum at the KHA meeting Saturday, thanks for the info Tom!
I think my wife would like a support group made up of wives who do without so their husband can buy another cow.
To all you crusty commentators, keep up the good work! I appreciate honesty no matter how much it hurts!!!
DOH double 'O' Herefords.
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Post by postoak1 on Dec 29, 2012 18:16:41 GMT -6
I am from central South Carolina where the Piedmont meets the Sand Hills. I am down to 7 cows, but I plan on expanding. My cows are Beefmaster,Hereford, and crosses between the two breeds. My Hereford bloodlines are Line 1 and Victor Domino. I have a Beefmaster bull now, but plan on getting a Hereford bull next. My pastures are mostly Bahia.
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Post by Carlos (frmaiz) on Dec 30, 2012 17:03:55 GMT -6
frmaiz, I am in Argentina. 210 commercial cows, starting with 5 registered this year. Bloodlines I am using are local, tracing to BTF 6104 8350 and KJ SPH Revolution 872G. Starting to close the herd, as soon as I find adequate bulls. Operation is all grass fed, no hay nor grain, sell everything at 14-15 months at around 350 kg. Heifers bred at 14 months and breeding season extends from November 15 to January 5. (51 days). For the moment being the program is oriented to improve the population, not paying that much atention to pedigrees.
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Post by Glenn on Dec 30, 2012 17:06:33 GMT -6
Welcome to all you new guys. Hope you feel free to hop in and add to the conversation!
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Post by Carlos (frmaiz) on Dec 30, 2012 17:10:54 GMT -6
Flatlander: where are the instructions to post a picture?
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Post by Glenn on Dec 30, 2012 17:22:48 GMT -6
Do you want to post them from a site like Flickr, Facebook, Photobucket or Tumblr (or anywhere on the internet for that matter)? Or do you want to post them directly from your hard drive? Let me know and I'll post instructions.
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Post by Carlos (frmaiz) on Dec 30, 2012 17:43:24 GMT -6
Could be the hardware drive or Photobucket.
I forgot: my name is Carlos F. Llorente. Our family business is about 1400 acres of corn and soybeans plus the 210 cows
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Post by Glenn on Dec 30, 2012 18:01:14 GMT -6
From photobucket or where ever the pic is posted on the internet, simply open the picture in your browser and then right click the "copy image location" in the dialog box that appears. Then come to this site and start a thread or reply to a thread and just right click again and hit "paste" Then an address will show up. Now take your cursor and highlight this whole string and then above the message in the fourth line it says "Add Tags" look on the second line and the forth icon from the left looks like a picture. Just click that while the string is still highlighted. The picture should appear once you hit "post reply"  And 'Voila you have a picture of one of my Titan cows!!!! LOL |
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