There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn’t true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true.
Richard and I want to thank Wally Olson for organizing a great field day at his ranch outside of Vinita, Oklahoma.
First Richard worked these heifers back and forth to teach them to take pressure and know that release was coming.
Then he drove them into another pen . . .
. . . and demonstrated sorting.
After lunch the attendees did some sorting of their own!
After a short break this summer to regroup, I will be continuing our online Proper Stockmanship and Proper Livestock Marketing courses as well as the
Richard Lee McConnell, 76, of Wishart, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2026 in his home. He was born on June 2, 1949 in Republic,
June 2, 1949 – April 26, 2026 Father, husband, brother, son, grandfather, friend, and teacher A great friend of ours, Greg Christiansen, writes wonderful essays
In-person School, Bolivar, Missouri, March 2-4, 2026 Each year we hold an in-person school in Bolivar, Missouri just before the annual Bud Summit. Registration is
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18