What we see depends mainly on what we look for.
On our last morning at Tom and Trina’s, Tom, Trevor, and Richard gathered 30 heifers, sorted off the heavy 15, weighed them, then returned each group to their proper field. It was such a joy to work well-trained animals (the horses and the calves!) with special friends!
Heading out to the calves
Moving to the left to turn the herd to the right
Nice “T to the gate!”
Richard and Boomer bringing up the rear
And through the second gate into the corral for working
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
Remember, the early bird price savings to attend our Spring online Proper Livestock Marketing course ENDS on February 20! Don’t forget to register before then
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