Where’s Our FOCUS This Week? Vol. 31

Not only do our FMG customers have some great sales coming up this week, we have another reason to be excited. This is our 100th blog post, and we wanted to celebrate with a contest! (You’ll find the directions for entering at the end of the post.) If you’re still in the market for your next champion, don’t miss these …

Guest Blog: PJ Budler

We’re excited to feature a guest blogger today, Mr. PJ Budler. PJ and his wife currently live in Fort Worth, Texas and run HerefordBreeder.net & AngusBreeder.net, two websites promoting each breed across the globe. PJ was kind enough to answer our questions about his business and his unique history. If you get a chance, go ahead and “like” Hereford Talk …

Fall Snacks

It’s officially fall! Fall is one of our favorite (and most busy) seasons around here. It also brings cooler temperatures, harvest and yummy foods to keep you warm! One of our favorites to eat this time of the year is chili con queso, with a big pile of tortilla chips. Make this recipe as a topping for your favorite Mexican …

Where’s Our FOCUS This Week? Vol. 30

Happy Monday Focus Fans! Our customers had a great run of sales last week, and there’s even more on the calendar for the upcoming 7 days! Let’s hop right to it and share some outstanding cattle with you all – Monday –Netzke Brothers Online Sale hosted by Caldwell-Willoughby SalesKrick Cattle Co. Pasture Bid-Off in Highmore, SDForman Show Cattle Private Treaty …

The Importance of BQA

BQA. That’s Beef Quality Assurance.  To some of you, that might not mean too much. Beef Quality Assurance is a national program that provides guidelines for beef cattle production. The program raises consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the beef industry. Each state has their own protocol and contact person …

Western Lifestyle Pinterest Finds

Pinterest is an awesome and (dangerously) time-consuming website. We have been using our boards for business and pleasure lately, and though we’d share some of our favorite finds with you. If you haven’t yet, make sure you follow us! Photo courtesy of the NM Beef Council.  If you like western themed anything, we recommend checking out our “Western Lifestyle” board. …

Where’s Our FOCUS This Week? Vol. 29

Happy Monday everyone! As far as we’re concerned, any day that you get to look at livestock is a good one! Our customers have plenty of sales this week to ensure everyday is a great one. Monday –Hellbusch Cattle Co. Online Sale hosted by Breeders’ World Online SalesSedlacek Show Cattle Online Sale hosted by Breeders’ World Online SalesAltena Show Cattle …

Women of the Range

We’re a company full of strong-willed, intelligent and self-sufficient women. [Jaecke would probably add a few other adjectives, but he really does love us!] Not to mention the three hard-working men who put up with us!  Recently, we stumbled across a book – “Women of the Range: Women’s Roles in the Texas Beef Cattle Industry” by Elizabeth Maret, a sociologist …

We’re Nerds …

We’re not ashamed to admit, we love our jobs. We love coming to work everyday and working with the great people in the livestock industry. Seriously, you guys rock!  Our passion for our job is not something we take lightly.Recently we found this quote on Pinterest and thought it described our crew perfectly – Additionally, we got the nicest testimonial …

Where’s Our FOCUS This Week? Vol. 28

Brace yourself. There’s a lot of cattle to be seen this week. Our crew has been busy taking pictures and editing videos for your viewing pleasure. Monday –Sennett Cattle & Deatsman Farms Online Sale hosted by Breeders’ World This is the Supreme Champion heifer at the 2012 Indiana State Fair. Sennett Cattle is selling the right to flush her as …