Guest Blogger: Cliff Copeland

We’re continuing our guest blogger series with Cliff Copeland, the current president of the American Hereford Association. Copeland has served the association for the past year, and will retire on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the American Hereford Association Annual Meeting in Kansas City. The 2013 AHA Board of Directors. Copeland is seated at the far left. What a handsome group …

Focus on Leaving a Legacy

We are happy to make this exciting announcement!  We’re joining forces with Legacy Livestock Imaging to give you a unique look into both of our businesses at The American Royal. If you’re going to be in Kansas City on Friday, please join us at the American Royal Complex and check out the livestock shows going on as well! P.S. – …

Where’s Our FOCUS This Week? Vol. 35

Fall sale season is still in full swing for our  FMG customers! Congrats to all for putting together great sets of cattle and sheep across the US. Here’s more to add to the list … Monday –Brian Martin Show Cattle Online Springborn Steer & Heifer Sale hosted by Breeders’ World Online SalesTurkey Creek Cattle Co. Fall Edition Online Show Heifer …

Lessons

Growing up in agriculture, and especially the show ring has taught me a lot. I thought that this post from Michele Payn-Knoper, a “Community Catalyst. Advocate. Farm & Food Connector,” summed up our experiences rather well. In her blog, Lessons learned on a show halter, Payn-Knoper describes her young daughter’s bond with her first show animal, Ving. She writes, “A …

Sing Your Heart Out at the 2014 NCBA Annual Convention

Do you know someone 18 years or younger who has the voice of an angel? The NCBA is holding its first ever National Anthem Singing Contest to choosing an individual to sing the Star Spangled Banner at the 2014 Opening General Session on Tues., Feb. 4 and at the Grand Ole Opry during Cowboy Night at the Opry II. Also, …

Where’s Our FOCUS This Week? Vol. 34

Happy Monday friends in the blogosphere! Last week was a week filled with cattle sales for our customers across the country. Congrats to all! This week, we’ve got another great line-up … even one for our sheep friends! Monday –Willow Springs Cattle Co. Online Sale hosted by Breeders’ World Online SalesDax Lautner Show Steers Online Sale hosted by Breeders’ World …

American Royal Schedule

We love The American Royal. Kansas City is a great town, and holds a lot of special memories for our crew. Plus we really like Power & Light District! In preparation for the event, we thought we’d share the schedule with you all – Sunday, October 20 6:00 a.m.     Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest – Nebraska Beef – Omaha, NE 7:30 p.m.         Intercollegiate …

Adding More to the List

Our web design team has been BUSY lately. We’re happy to share their work with you as well. Foster Brothers Farms – While visiting the Foster Brothers new website, be sure to check out their offering in The Black Label Event Sale on Sunday, Oct. 20th in Grandview, Texas. Click here to view the catalog. They’re selling some exciting Chianina, …

Where’s Our FOCUS This Week? Vol. 33

Happy Monday Everyone, We have a great list of sales this week, so we’ll hop right to it! Monday –Trausch Farms Online Sale hosted by Breeders’ World Online SalesOtto Show Cattle Online Sale hosted by Breeders’ World Online SalesHankins Farms Fall Colors Online Sale hosted by Breeders’ World Online SalesAyer & Peebles Online Sale hosted by Breeders’ World Online SalesFarrell …

Patience & Attitude

We found this image on Pinterest from the Missouri Arabian Horse Association and thought it was perfectly fitting for any livestock showman. How does this quote apply to your time spent in the show ring? Please comment below.