I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong.
First Richard sorted the black calves from the red. Then, since he didn’t need the blacks in the corral any longer, he let them out the “man gate.”
Next he sorted the calves needing castration off and left them in the corral. Then he let these calves we didn’t need to work out the “man gate” too. Isn’t it nice to be able to do whatever you need with your cattle?
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