Recent content by BudE

They plant real short season corn as early as possible so they have corn to pick for the show.  They spray the beans they harvest to kill them so they can be cut.  The show was 3 weeks ago but harvest has started in the area.  We have had reports of corn as low as 13% moisture in the area.  More...

The draft report came out this week the final report is scheduled for December 1st.  If you look at the suggestions as a whole this is a thorough review of ways to reduce our national debt.  There are some very good ideas including reducing income and cooperate taxes.  The problem is this will...

Turning cows out on new pasture.  Watching even the oldest and fatest jump, run and play is always fun.

The only way to have a 240 volt service is by using 1 breaker off of each hot leg.  There is no other way than by using 2 breakers.  What he means by running in parallel is he has 2 120 volt services from the 240 volt plug.  You do not use two single pole breakers to create a 240 volt service...

What is the service size in the barn?  You have to look at the full load amps. I don't know what you mean by running "in parallel".  Do you mean there are 2 40 amp breakers in the box to 2 separate welder plugs?  If you mean there are two breakers for 1 plugin then whoever wired it should be...

Sullivan blowers actually pull between 18 and 19 amps continuously.  You won't run 4 off a 40 amp breaker on a generator.  I made a cord like you want, fairly simple.  There's a new blower out now that pulls 21.6 amps.  That's going to screw a lot of people when they plug it in there 20 amp...

Brandon Wyatt from Champaign County with the AOB won the junior show.  He's a good kid that works hard, glad to see it happen for him. BudE

I'd like to invite everyone to Danville, IL for a Jackpot show on June 26th.  See flier. There will be a swine jackpot the same day at the fairgrounds.

Justin, The reason it's a problem is because Illinois does not recognize zones for TB, it only sees the state of Michigan as having TB.  After talking to Janet it's sounds like it's very unlikely to change.  It would take legislative action not just the department of AG.  There is a way around...

They are available here as well.  http://www.melatoninimplants.com/  Never tried them but I've been told they'll help a calf that pops it pasterns.

I guess I'm odd because I want to see the cow.  If she's good then I'll take a look at the heifer.  I get really nervous when someone starts trying to sell me a heifer and doesn't seem to have the cow around to look at.  Udder quality, structure etc. is as important in the cow as seeing a 6...

Thanks again for the comments. I'll provide some more information on the treatment and symptoms.  Our observation could not find any swelling or evidence of any injury.  Her front hoofs both looked clear of any ulcers or wounds and there were no "hot spots".  With your finger you could push on...

Hi, I'm Herfchics dad and feel like I need to clear a couple of things up. First, show heifer, your concerns about structure are very valid and reflect my concerns.  If it was a structure problem we would take the hit and move on.  We raise cattle not pasture pictures.  The heifer has been...

Be careful OSF, remember your dad picked them not you.  Don't over sell them till you see them!!  HA.  BudE

Oakbar, I quessing Mr. Olson missed your post so I'll answer for him.  Yes, he is planning on being there late Tuesday night thru Thursday afternoon.  He is helping me with a hereford bull I have in the auction Thursday. Buddy