Midwestern Cattle Management

Archive for: June 2009

June 30, 2009

The Heat is On!

Filed under: Cattle News - 30 Jun 2009

Heat/humidity can be hard on people, but that combination can also be deadly to cattle.

How about a chuckle on a Tuesday?

Filed under: A Bit of Humor - 30 Jun 2009

Some days we just need something to laugh about. This one will make you groan …

The cowboy lay sprawled across three entire seats in the posh Amarillo theatre.
When the usher came by and noticed this he whispered to the …

June 27, 2009

SATURDAY IS RECIPE DAY AT MCM!

Filed under: Recipes - 27 Jun 2009

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GRILLED BEEF SIRLOIN & FARMER’S MARKET SKEWERS
1 Boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 ¼ lbs)
1 Medium yellow squash, sliced (1/2 inch)
1 Medium zucchini, sliced (1/2 inch)
1 …

June 25, 2009

Farmers, Ranchers are the Best Kind of People

Filed under: Uncategorized - 25 Jun 2009

Have you ever looked around and just wished things could be “back to normal?” In this crazy, fast-paced world where we long to hear good news for a change, where many have lost touch with their neighbors while trying to …

June 24, 2009

Clean Water Act “Amendment”: Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing!

Filed under: Uncategorized - 24 Jun 2009

It seems that last week, our government was at it again. This time, by “it”, I mean the so-called “Amendment” made to the Clean Water Restoration Act (CWRA); S. 787, passed by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

In short, …

June 22, 2009

Watch for Poison Hemlock in Grazing areas!

Filed under: Feeding cattle - 22 Jun 2009

With this exceptionally wet spring has come the greening of pastures and grasslands across Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska. According to the CME Group’s Daily Livestock Report June 17, 2009, pastures and ranges across the country continue to be in much …

Cow Hair

Filed under: Cattle News - 22 Jun 2009

Got a rip-snorting cow? Take a look at its hair!

June 3, 2009

We’re gearing up for one of the hottest sales of the summer!

Filed under: Uncategorized - 03 Jun 2009

The Silver Legacy Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada, will be a happening place July 13 – 15, 2009, as Midwestern Cattle Marketing LLC partners with Western Video Market to host one of our biggest video auctions of …