Winter Time News

It is winter, but it hasn’t been bad so far, at least not in our area.  We feel really blessed as the ice storm went north and south of us.  We had a glaze on the grass, but nothing on the dirt roads at all.  The temperature hasn’t been bad either.  We did have some sub freezing temps, but only for about three days.  Even we Ozarkers can handle that.

In the past we  have been listing bred heifers for sale and at the end of November we sold ten of those heifers to Wedermeyer Farms in Nebraska.  Unbeknownst to me or Wedermeyer Farms all bred animals shipped into Nebraska must be bred at least 120 days.  Preg checking showed we had a few bred 80-100 days, so we have eight heifers still available for sale. 

In addition to the bred heifers we have 20 yearling to yearling plus open animals we would sell.  Also for sale, we have a purebred,  blonde colored bull ready for service.  He is 37.09% bison and a son of LNH Rondo who has been pictured on this site in the past.

Looking forward to Spring and new calves.  Everyone take care.

Fall 2016

We started the Fall season by taking four young heifers to the Ozark Fall FarmFest.  As usual there many animals on display this year including a total of twelve Beefalo. Circle Z and Fowler Beefalo were also displaying Beefalo.  We visited with a number of people who had an interest in Beefalo, both from a consumer and a  producers point of view. It is always gratifying to hear folks say how they enjoy the meat from Beefalo, but mystifying  that producers who understand the benefits of raising Beefalo are still reluctant to trying it. Education, that is a mission for us.  Better promotion too.

On the farm today we have 140 animals, everything included. We have a small group of steers we are planning to sell as well as a few open cows.  In addition, for anyone wanting to start with Beefalo or to increase the size of their herd, we have twenty heifers that have been exposed to a bull since the end of May.

Holidays are just ahead and we wish everyone all the best. Take care.

Summer 2016 has been Good!

Late again!  I’ve been meaning to get out another post for at least two months, but just kept procrastinating.

For those of us in Wright County 2016 has been a good summer.  Grass has stayed green all summer and the ponds are full.  The cows have benefitted greatly as they are looking slick and their calves have grown well. We sold some steers last week and they weighed out well for their age;  I’m very thankful for the weather we have had.

I have received a couple calls recently enquiring about heifers, bred or first calf.  We have several first calf heifers, with lively babies, that could be for sale.  In addition we have twenty one that have been exposed to a bull since early June.  If anyone is interested in these animals, or even younger heifers, give us a call at 417-569-3838 or email at usseerye@outlook.com 

Spring?? We hope!

I meant to get out a posting last month, but hopefully I’m not too late.

It has been a very nice Winter here in the Ozarks, but like most everyone I am looking forward to Spring.  We are in the position on our hay supply that we haven't been in years and grass is starting to grow.  A little rain and some warm night and we could be off to the races.

I need to apologize to someone who was on our Facebook last Fall asking if we had some heifers to sell (we did and do),  but I was never on the page myself and missed it.  My wife informed me of my mistake so I have learned how to get on the page.  Our daughter-in-law, Gena, has been putting this posting online for me, on both the Blogspot and Facebook.  Obviously I need to start posting myself.

As noted earlier we still have springing heifers for sale.  They could start calving about April 20^th

Our cow have wintered well  also and are already calving.  I enjoy watching one week old, or younger, Beefalo  calves eating a mouthful of hay and chewing it like an old cow; that’s Beefalo for you.

Looking Forward to 2016

Another year.  They do seem to go by a little quicker each year.  Maybe Winter will too.

Last month we took our first animal to our new meat processor, Cabool Kountry Meat.  Our customers seemed to be pleased with the different packaging look;  I do not want to confuse anyone as it is still vacuum wrapped.  The beef was nice and lean dressing out at about 61 %.  We are currently planning on harvesting our next beef around the end of March.

It is Winter calving time and we have two new ones this month;  the next few months should see several more.

In the meantime we still have the 31 springer heifers for sale.  They should start calving in March.

In the absence of any more news I’ll bring this to a close and wish everyone all the best.

Finally---Back on Line

I have to apologize for not posting any new information for a  long, long, long time.  We had computer problems initially, but after they were fixed the problem was just me.  No excuses.  I will try to do better in the future.

2015 has been a great year for good weather;  July and August provided plenty of rain, cooler than normal temperatures, and the grass was green and growing.  At the same time cattle prices stayed high.  Then the rain stopped and prices dropped almost in unison.  As of this date we are getting rain again, but cattle prices are still down from their highs and aren’t forecast to return.

Back in March we had to sell our big bull, Rondo, which we have pictured on this site in the past.  He had developed a foot problem in one of his hind feet about three years ago.  We placed him in a corral for six to eight weeks and he recovered.  Last Fall he had a similar ailment in the other foot, but never recovered.  He was the most gentle bull I have ever been around and a lot of his calves seem to have his docile disposition.  I miss him.

Currently we have 130 head of animals.  We have 32 heifers one and a half to two years of age running with a young bull we purchased from Larry Hacker.  In addition we have 21 more six months to one year.  Most of these are available for sale.

We are still selling packaged meat, but are going to be using a different processing plant.  The one we have used  previously  closed its doors a couple months ago.  We will be taking our next beef to Cabool Kountry meats, LLC , a certified USDA facility,  in Cabool, Mo. Hopefully we and our meat customers will be happy with our new provider.

I will bring this posting to a close and promise not to be so delinquent in the future.

Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas.  

Fall Update

We meant to make a posting immediately after the Fall Farmfest, but as you can see immediate is not as fast as you might think.

 

We have been busy selling cows, heifers, and a bull.  Also we have harvested one animal.  Our stock of packaged meat was very low, but starting 10-26-13 we will have an ample supply of hamburger, roasts, and steaks.

 

In addition to packaged meat we have for sale several heifers that have been exposed to a bull all summer, weaned calved and  older cows if that is your desire.

 

The holidays are here and so is winter; we hope we will be ready for them.  Until then, take care.