In the final analysis there is no solution to man’s progress but the day’s honest work, the day’s honest decisions, the day’s generous utterances and the day’s good deed.
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
January 9-March 9, 2026 online Proper Livestock Marketing course: Early bird price savings ends on December 9, 2025 (register soon for savings!). Registration closes January
We had another great Marketing and Stockmanship School in Sidney, NE August 4-7, 2025. This school was special as we included Nick and Cassie Easterly
Whit will be putting on another great introductory school on livestock handling August 22-25, 2025 in Centennial Valley, MT. Read more about it and register
Online Proper Livestock Marketing June 20-Aug 20, 2025 Early Bird savings ends May 20, 2025 Click here to learn more. In Person Marketing and Stockmanship
This school March 10-12, 2025 was one of our largest in Bolivar, and it was certainly the most International! We had a young couple and