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Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

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By Rayford Pullen | [email protected]

Spring is definitely in the air and what a welcome sight it will be when green grass returns. It seems, as I age, winters last longer and are colder. While this is probably not the case, winters seem to roll around pretty quickly every year and my feed costs continue to go up.


March is when we want the last of our spring calves born each year so they are old enough to take advantage of their momma’s abundant milk and the best 120 days of pastures we normally see each year. Spring is also when we want to get the mommas rebred during this super forage time while also realizing that a cow’s mineral requirement is probably at its peak just prior to calving and for the next 60 to 90 days until she’s rebred. What is a good mineral? While it may depend on your area of the country, for us, it is a good, balanced mineral; i.e., calcium, phosphorous, loose, and feed free choice. A trace mineral salt block is not a good, complete mineral. Your local feed supplier can probably help you make the right decision for your part of the word. Most, if not all feed companies, have a high-quality product available.

To read more pick up a copy of the March 2022 NTFR issue. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.

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Ag Elsewhere: Wyoming

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By Tressa Lawrence

Despite some blue skies, March can still bring sub-zero temperatures to Wyoming as calves hit the ground.

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Ag Elsewhere: Montana

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By Lindsey Monk

Welding on some corrals before dark. It’s been a mild winter in Montana so far, knock on wood.

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Land Market Report: January Land Sales

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By Jared Groce

The rural land market in North Texas has had a fairly stale start to the year, with the number of transactions closed being minimal so far. There has been an increase in call volume from buyers, and some are turning into contracts, but I feel like we are still a little slower than we usually are at this time of the year. The “experts” are expecting fewer transactions in 2024 as compared to 2023, and they may be correct, because election years always seem to be slower. Once the election is over, and regardless of who wins, things seem to pick up once again. It is a strange phenomena that just seems to happen every four years.

With the amount of growth that we are currently experiencing here, I do not expect things to get any cheaper. More people means more houses, and they have to have land to build those houses on.

To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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