Spring
Scott Erickson and Callie Vincent
March 18, 2007
With less than fifty, fairly large calves to brand Saturday along the road, we’ve been inviting the neighborhood and anyone who’s been there during the year to give us a hand – our celebration of spring and the two inch rain that is transforming our hillsides. For those that need to quantify the impact of Monday’s “nuisance rain,” figure: $50 to $75/head on calves and stockers, or $15 to $20/acre on the ground. For most of us, it’s about breakeven after expenses – but better than last week when we were contemplating how deep to cut into the cowherd with good alfalfa bringing $200/ton.
It will be a relief to get the branding behind us and to enjoy the miracle of spring with our friends and neighbors.