Frye Cattle

From Jeremy Cobb

2012-02-20T18:07:00.001-06:00

Had a nice Monopoly heifer today out of 217 Sandman/Imprint cow I bought from you. Looks like she continues her no miss production

The Neil kids are ready for the Iowa Beef Expo!

2012-02-16T18:04:00.001-06:00

Pretty sure thats Bucky's artistic side rubbing off on the kids.

Farm House Bling will be at Iowa Beef Expo with these and more

2012-02-13T19:40:00.000-06:00

www.facebook.com/pages/Farmhouse-Bling/319874084710591
Check them out on Facebook for more pics and info

Jordan vs Kobe

2012-02-10T19:29:00.000-06:00

From Matt Lautner

2012-02-09T11:35:00.001-06:00

I must have added that video seconds after u did. Hilarious!!

Our reply: u must b copy catn me! ha!

His reply: I would nvr do that

Will Ferrell introduces Chicago Bulls -

2012-02-09T07:29:00.000-06:00

Heifers Sired By Messenger Selling At Ohio Beef Expo

2012-02-01T19:39:00.000-06:00

For semen contact Frye,Stork or SEK
Semen Price: $20
TH Free • PHA Free

THE MESSENGER
Sire: Ali
Dam: Sandman/Angus
DOB: March 2007
BW: 75 pounds
Messenger is a Ali son we raised and sold to the Doug Stork family in Michigan. They are selling these Messenger x Irish Whiskey heifers at the Ohio Beef Expo March 17.
Most all of our bred heifers are bred to Messenger this year and he was also heavily used on Mike Treinen's bred heifers.

For more info on these heifers please visit www.storkfamilyshowcattle.com

Food for thought

2012-01-26T22:23:00.001-06:00

Amish manure spreader

2012-01-21T16:29:00.001-06:00

Denver bull dispaly humor from 1993...Some things are just timeless

2012-01-16T20:29:00.001-06:00

Selling tonight in Denver @ Embryos on Snow

2012-01-13T07:46:00.000-06:00

Iowa winter weather is back

2012-01-12T08:27:00.001-06:00

Farmhouse Bling... If you are into neckalces make sure you check them out!!!

2012-01-10T18:15:00.000-06:00

All necklaces pictures are available for purchase. Contact Linda Myers at lmyers2171@aol.com or by phone @262-859-2171

Orders can be taken for delivery to the Iowa Beef Expo

Find and "like" Farmhouse Bling on Facebook @http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1175415338#!/pages/Farmhouse-Bling/319874084710591?sk=wall

Farrowing Crates for sale

2012-01-03T15:17:00.001-06:00

Contact Scott for more info 319-440-4533

Only in Wisconsin...

2011-12-25T11:56:00.001-06:00

Some Tebow Humor

2011-12-20T13:03:00.000-06:00

Monti Montana sired heifer selling on The Cattle Plan sale on Breedersworld

2011-12-16T21:36:00.002-06:00

Ear Tag: 15
Due 2/10 to JUNEAU
Sex: Bred Heifer
Sire: BCA Monti Montana AICA #M746189
Dam: TJ x 602
Comments: Next to youngest heifer in sale that I purchased from Bob May. She was one of the soundest and fault-free heifers I'd seen last year and Bob said her sire owned by Rick Frye is one of the best looking mature bulls of any breed hes seen. Well she's matured into one of the neatest clubby mommas I've had. She blends ample muscle with a fancy refined femininity without any indication of skeletal coarseness. Capable of greatnesss.
Seller: Lawrence Cattle Co.
Phone Number: Kerry 740-404-0463 Lori 614-395-9513

YouTube Challenge - I Gave My Kids a Terrible Present

2011-12-15T22:00:00.000-06:00

Harry Morgan, Colonel Potter on 'MAS*H,' Dies at 96

2011-12-07T20:46:00.000-06:00

RIP Col Potter

Western Iowa Weather Report

2011-12-06T11:10:00.001-06:00

Mike Treinen the deer slayer

2011-12-03T12:02:00.001-06:00

13 points big wide massive huge bodied

From Bucky

2011-12-03T11:58:00.002-06:00

We are at american idol auditions live. They interveiwed ellie before show then put us in front row. Going to be on tv no BS!

Iowa farmer having a bad day

2011-12-01T21:02:00.002-06:00

Monti Montanta x Golden Child

2011-12-01T15:47:00.001-06:00

cattle.com's Common Sense Rule #84

2011-12-01T11:46:00.001-06:00

If you have to ask someone what to flush a cow to, you shouldn't be flushing her.

Very well put Jeff!

McDonald's Surveilance Video Break in

2011-11-22T21:46:00.003-06:00

http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/VIDEO-McDonalds-Surveilance-Video-134351543.html

Click on link and watch. Guess he was hungry!

Paul Rhoads Post-Game Locker Room Celebration vs. Oklahoma State

2011-11-20T21:48:00.000-06:00

Christmas gift idea

2011-11-20T13:17:00.003-06:00

Show steer chalk boards
Contact Alisa Neil 563-920-3377

Sired by Monti Montana

2011-11-10T10:31:00.000-06:00

Monti Montana x Grizz

Simons Feed and Grain Manchester, Iowa

2011-11-08T13:41:00.001-06:00

Quote of the day from the "712" area code

2011-11-01T19:36:00.000-05:00

"Successful people do what unsuccessful people don't want to do"

Corgi puppy to a good home

2011-10-28T19:32:00.002-05:00

Dog free to good home.
Call or text 563-920-3377.....Todd "Bucky"and Alisa Neil

More from Ben Loverin

2011-10-25T20:05:00.001-05:00

Here is the heifer. About time x Nitro

From Ben Loverin

2011-10-25T20:04:00.001-05:00

Here is a steer that we r taking to the royal sale n K.C. C

From Kyle Knapp

2011-10-19T20:55:00.000-05:00

Hey rick this is kyle knapp here is a pic of our champion commercial, and 4th overall hiefer at the blake sievers memorial show, last saturday she is sired by doc out of an invincible furst calf hiefer

Young fitter in action!

2011-10-16T11:44:00.002-05:00

From Joe Junk

2011-10-14T07:55:00.001-05:00

Rick here is a Monti heifer that is at Craig Moffit's out of our donor Pearl Face. She looks great and is for sale. My # is 319-415-4114

Who is Monti Montana?

2011-10-13T22:31:00.001-05:00

Monti Montana pictured while running on cows this summer. He is a Registered PB Charolais AICA Registration #: M746189.
Semen available though SEK Genetics

Monti daughters that are in the replacement pen out of THF cows.

Monti Montana sired heifer

2011-10-13T13:10:00.005-05:00

Good luck to the Etzel girls showing this Monti Montana heifer this weekend at the Tipton and Kirkwood feeder calf shows.

From Chad Younge For sale! Make offer

2011-10-11T20:10:00.001-05:00

Tag 50 @ Goretska's rasied by us

2011-10-10T21:21:00.001-05:00

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Tag 51 @ Goretska's rasied by us

2011-10-10T21:20:00.001-05:00

Tag 40 @ Goretska's raised by us

2011-10-10T21:16:00.001-05:00

Tag 10 @ Goretska's rasied by us

2011-10-09T21:38:00.001-05:00

Tag 11 @ Goretska's rasied by us

2011-10-09T21:27:00.001-05:00

True

2011-10-07T19:54:00.000-05:00

From Ben Loverin

2011-10-03T20:01:00.001-05:00

Travel in style with a durable, powerful, elegant, stylish ride of a Cadillac. Note: will also pull around 30 ft bean head. Made n the USA!

From Kolby Heaven

2011-10-03T17:38:00.001-05:00

Hey Rick, Just thought I would send you a pic of an Invincible steer that sells this saturday October 8 on www.cwcattlesales.com in the Heaven on Earth online club calf sale presented by Heaven Cattle Co. If you have any questions call me at (780) 778-1435. Thanks, Kolby Heaven

MMS pic msg from Christy Collins

2011-09-30T15:12:00.001-05:00

An original photo of Imprint at the Iowa Beef Expo 1999 that Christy took for us.

Our reply:
Ha! Bet that keeps the mice away!

Fashion Statement

2011-09-17T22:31:00.001-05:00

Purse with working clock in it. That way you are never late!

Heat Wave x Irish Whiskey

2011-09-15T18:57:00.003-05:00

Four full sibs that are out of Heat Wave and R20. They were born in August and are quite impressive. One of the best and most consistent flushes we have ever had. Look for these steers in Colby Collins fall born sale next February

Independence Iowa NTPA Tractor pull

2011-09-10T19:09:00.001-05:00

What a game!

2011-09-10T15:16:00.003-05:00

Congrats to the Iowa State Cyclones on a great game today. Now PLEASE take the rest of the season as serious you took this game. There is more than one game a year. Go Hawks and Clones the rest of the year!
(game photos courtesy of Bucky)

State Champion!

2011-09-10T13:51:00.001-05:00

Carson won the 8 year old division at the state peddle tractor pull today! Way to go Carson!

Bucky reports 7-0 IOWA

2011-09-10T11:36:00.001-05:00

Ames Iowa

2011-09-10T08:58:00.001-05:00

Bucky, Alisa, Amy and Buzzy with Big Bird

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From Austin Gibson's FB page

2011-09-09T23:10:00.000-05:00

If you can't be a winner, at least act like one.

Iowa vs Iowa State week

2011-09-06T21:35:00.000-05:00

Good advice

2011-09-05T11:57:00.001-05:00

Lowell Tiedt's Trophy room

2011-09-03T17:22:00.002-05:00

EPA declares hay a pollutant

2011-09-02T16:02:00.001-05:00

Drovers CattleNetwork - R-CALF says EPA declares hay a pollutant

Make sure you click on link and read

We first seen this on

Harvest underway in Granger Iowa

2011-09-02T11:34:00.001-05:00

Ideas for new Big 12 logo

2011-08-31T21:01:00.000-05:00

Heat Wave steer now sold

2011-08-31T17:39:00.001-05:00

Heat Wave steer pictured yesterday is now sold.

The voice of Big Ass Turkey Legs says farewell. as seen on www.hawkcentral.com

2011-08-31T07:01:00.000-05:00

August 30, 2011 | Lee Hermiston

One of Iowa City’s most well-known tailgating celebrities is calling it quits.
Chuck Ford, the booming voice behind the Big Ass Turkey Legs stand said Tuesday he won’t be coming back to Melrose Avenue for another season. Ford had hawked the king size drumsticks for 17 seasons.
“Through a lot of tears…I decided to bail,” Ford said.
Ford said there were numerous factors in his decision to hang up the headset he used to attract gameday revelers to the turkey leg stand year after year. At 69, Ford said working gamedays was beginning to take its toll. He had to prepare on Friday, work all day Saturday and recover for Sunday. On Monday, he was back to work selling cars at West Branch Ford.
“It’s not just a one-day affair,” he said.
Ford said he also owed it to his wife.
“It’s come time,” he said. “It’s just time to go.”
Ford said one thing that was not a factor was the city taking steps this year to regulate the gameday vendors and require permits. Ford said he was in support of the regulation.
The Big Ass Turkey Leg stand will go on, however. Ford said Craig Ireland, the meat market manager at Iowa City’s First Avenue Hy-Vee, will keep serving up the meaty treats. A passing of the torch of sorts will take place Saturday before the Hawkeye’s home opener.
“I’m going to come over, make sure things are set up and I’m taking off,” Ford said.
Ford said the biggest change for fans will be him not being there and he understands that might upset some fans. However, Ford said he had faith in Ireland. Ford said Big Ass Turkey Legs will also be for sale during home and away games at the Iowa City Moose Lodge. Ireland was off Tuesday and his home phone number is not listed.
“All good things must come to an end,” Ford said. “The institution goes on.”

Heat Wave for sale

2011-08-30T13:22:00.003-05:00

Kansas City, Tulsa sized Heat Wave steer for sale. First come, first serve. Photo taken today, off 4-wheeler with cell phone in a mist. Call for more info

Iowa fun facts via Iowa Corn on fb

2011-08-30T07:14:00.001-05:00

Wright County has the highest percentage of grade-A topsoil in the nation.

Quaker Oats, in Cedar Rapids, is the largest cereal company in the world.

Strawberry Point is the home of the world's largest strawberry.

Elk Horn in the largest Danish settlement in the United States.

As seen on China's Ag FB page

2011-08-30T07:00:00.001-05:00

ChinaDaily: Nationwide Crackdown On Toxic Chemical Fed To Pigs

BEIJING - Nearly 1,000 people have been arrested in a nationwide crackdown on the manufacture and sales of a banned and hazardous food additive in the past six months.

Police seized 2.5 tons of clenbuterol, a toxic chemical that is illegally used in animal feed to make pigs leaner, and six underground laboratories were shut down during... the crackdown, which broke criminal rings in many cities, including Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, and Wuhan, capital of Hubei province.

In all, at least 989 people have been detained for being involved in manufacturing, storing and selling the additive, including those in a criminal ring that was involved in the manufacture and sales of the chemical in 63 cities, according to a notice on the website of the Ministry of Public Security on Monday.

Jeff Lynch's Smilin Bob steer for sale

2011-08-29T21:46:00.001-05:00

Contact Jeff Lynch for more info 563-212-3744

That's Chad Curoe

2011-08-29T19:57:00.001-05:00

On his new pony JELLYBEAN ! Ridem cowboy!

Sittin in the shade

2011-08-29T19:19:00.001-05:00

All she needs is cool drink

As seen in Independence Bulletin Journal

2011-08-29T16:27:00.001-05:00

There was a write up in the paper about what was good and what could be changed in the future at our local county fair. I'm guessing the same young man listed a "positive" and a "needs improvement" on his ballot in the suggestion box.

From Ben Loverin

2011-08-28T19:31:00.001-05:00

Starting them out young. Check out the undies. Letting calves loose.

As seen on Tex cattle Facebook page

2011-08-28T19:25:00.000-05:00

Tex Cattle
R U Frigin Kiddin Me?

ArugsLeader: Corn for ethanol to top its use for feed this year

In its July report estimating agricultural supplies and demand, the U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests for the first time ever this year corn used for ethanol production in the U.S. will exceed corn for feed, 5.05 billion bushels to 5 billion bushels.

This doesn't indicate a battle between fuel and food as much as it shows a more sophisticated means of processing corn and adding value has developed with the growth of the renewable fuels industry, say representatives of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association and American Coalition for Ethanol.

Wall Photos

Quote of the day

2011-08-28T17:49:00.002-05:00

"The best time to sell is when someone wants to buy"

College Football less than a week away

2011-08-28T17:42:00.000-05:00

As seen on radioiowa.com...Corn prices have doubled in past 15 months

2011-08-27T00:01:00.002-05:00

by O. Kay Henderson on August 26, 2011

in Agriculture,Business & Economy,Economy

The price for a bushel of corn has dramatically increased in the past year.
Chad Hart, an Iowa State University economist, says corn prices are soaring because the demand from the ethanol and livestock industries, plus demand for U.S. corn exports, are larger than yield projections.
“Last summer we had corn prices in some cases down around $3.50 a bushel,” Hart says. “Now we’re up in the $6 to $7 range, so we’ve seen nearly a doubling of prices, if you will, over the past 15 months.”
The U.S.D.A. predicts corn prices will remain high over the next year, as flooding and drought hit other parts of the corn belt. Iowa, however, is pegged to produce a record amount of corn – 2.43 billion bushels — and the value of that crop will be high as purchasers compete for the limited supply.
“China’s been a very early buyer of the corn crop we’re growing now,” Hart says. “…That’s something that’s got the market a little worked up right now.”
The grocery bills for consumers are hit by the higher corn prices, as products like meat, milk and eggs get more expensive as farmers spend more to buy the corn they feed their animals.

From Jen Treinen

2011-08-26T23:49:00.002-05:00

Now that the water is receding, they are finding out that the interstate south of Mo.Valley is totally destroyed. (approx. 20 miles worth) They say ground/soil is gumbo. It will all have to be dug up an completely replaced before any construction can be considered. There are no $$$$ in the state transportation budget to repair this at this time and nothing can be done anyway until the ground water has dissipated. That, at its earliest, will be next year in the spring ……. or some time. Looks like we will be w/o an interstate for the next 1 to 2 years at best from MoValley to Council Bluffs.

Pictures taken 8/22/2011

Congrats to Kyle Ruth

2011-08-22T19:31:00.001-05:00

$1000 Midwest Club Calf Producers Scholarship winner Kyle Ruth

ISF Sale of Champions

2011-08-19T21:08:00.002-05:00

Thank you to the following list of contributors to Midwest Club Calf producers. If you are not on the list and would like to be added contact John Frasher 319-480-0638.

Gold Contributors
Burke Show Cattle, Workhorse Farms, Inc,Phil Lautner,Tracy, Mandy & Macey Goretska,
Frye Cattle Co,John & Jerry Frasher Family,Ben Kelly Cattle Co.,
Iowa Farmer Today/Midwest Marketer,Mike Sorenson, Wade Rogers TJC Cattle Co., Spencer Cattle Co., Nat'l Livestock Exhibitor/ Eldon Miller, Western Iowa Club Calf Producers
Silver Contributors
Todd & Alisa Neil,Craig Conrad,Sojka Farms LLC, Mike & Nick Hunter Brothers
Ron & Robert Kenneally,Galan & Jason Wallman,John Crall,Dax Lautner
Jeff Maas,See & Believe Foundation Sale/Ralph Danner,Dwight Will
Jerry Ferguson Memorial,Killmer Land & Cattle Co., Joe, James & Nick Sullivan
Bluebird Ranch/Randy Fawcett,Prime Cut Ranch/Lowell Jones,Trausch Farms
Sedlacek Brothers,Goddard Cattle Co., Nick Reimann, Noonan Show Cattle
Matthew Lautner,Troy Hullinger,Kevin Saathoff,Mike Brines, Randy Bair
Tim Schanbacher & Nate Becker,Pryor Show Cattle,Sievers Show Cattle
Jeff Paulsen,Jim & Jeff Boddicker,Jeffrey Lynch,Chad Curoe,Partridge Cattle Co. Scheetz Cattle Co, Joe Lehman

Bronze Contributors
Web Cows/Deppe Bros., Wagonhammer Cattle Co., Snowdon Club Calves
Kennedy Club Calves,Chad Younge,Scott & Mel Jorgensen,Chris Swanson
Holtkamp Cattle Co,Ross Butler/ Todd Hagen,Brad Hook,Shanks Cattle Co.
Iowa County Cattlemen,Chad Johnson,Ben Lovrien,Joe Junk & Sons,
Mark Herbold,Schneider Bros., Gary & Dianne Laabs, Craig Mittag
Larry Anderson,Herb Barber,Roger Hainey,David Caffee,Robert Hine
Chad Thompson,Lennis Fagerhaug,Arden Bergeleen,Bill Frauenholtz
Lakeview Cattle Co., Allan Kohlhaas,Steve & Karen Downing,Ron Eddy
Gary Palmer,Jerry Keller,Ron & Jean Bormann,Kelly & Lacy Short
Brad Larson,Cedar Crest Farms,Wolf & Wallace,Tapken Cattle Co.
Heater Farms,Jeff Holmes,Chuck McCullough,Eddie O'Brien
Grant & Nathan Weisinger,Stream Cattle Co.,Hewlett Show Cattle
Don Healy,Joe & Pat Burns,Cory Altena,Irish Acres/ Shannon McDonald
Kent Johnk,Doug Holliday,Webster Cattle Co.,BP Cattle Co., Kenny Brown
Moore's Show Cattle,Dennis & Brad Smith,Murl Dodds,Mike Kuhlman
Gary Ohlrichs,Jim Stowater,Tony Hilbert,Vanderholm Cattle Co.
Kendall & Kenny Bremer,Richard & Lois Schnoor,Jarod Chidester
Wilson/Kedley Cattle Co., Curran Cattle Promotion,Kerry Meyer, Damien Gallagher
Larry Keller,Mark Johnson,Kevin & Chris Brooks

From Jeff Lynch

2011-08-19T14:12:00.002-05:00

385 lb steers brought 1.85 @ sale at maquoketa sale barn on wed

New Cy-Hawk Trophy?????

2011-08-19T12:02:00.001-05:00

Yikes: New Cy-Hawk Trophy Revealed .... as seen on www.hawkeyenation.com

Yikes was the nicest word I could put in the headline.
I wanted to write a few other words like ‘Joke’ or ‘what the hell were they thinking’ and things like that. But it wouldn’t fit in there, so we went with yikes.
Here is a link to a photo of the new trophy, revealed Friday at the Iowa State fair.
Pause to let it sink in.
Here is a quote from the press release from Iowa Corn: “This is literally a work of art representing the people and characteristics that are uniquely Iowan.” said Craig Floss, CEO for Iowa Corn. “Just as the trophy reads, we are honest, hard working, family and community orientated people. Iowa’s corn farmers are proud to bring this work of art to the new Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series football game and we look forward to sharing it with the people of Iowa.”
First, let me lay down a few caveats…Iowa agriculture put food on our family’s table from the moment of my birth until I was a senior in high school. My father has worked in the Growmark/FS organization since 1979, and Oscar Meyer before that. He is the son of a farmer. So I am very appreciative of every sector of the Iowa agriculture scene, and have met some of the folks over at Iowa Corn and they are great people.
That being meant and said, this trophy looks like it should go to the winner of a Lutheran Pie Bakeoff winner in Decorah, not for the winner of the Iowa-Iowa State football game.
Arthur Fonzarelli called and said the CyHawk Series has jumped the shark.
Craig’s comment above about the trophy being a work of art is accurate. My criticisms are not of the artistic nature…it’s a fine sculpture…it’s a fine piece of art.
BUT FOOTBALL TEAMS DONT PLAY FOR ARTWORK!
What in the wide, wide world of sports has happened to us? Heck, let’s not even keep score any more and call each game a tie, that way everyone can feel good about themselves.
Come on…do we get a do over? Can we hit the reset button?
The Land Grant Trophy called and all it could do was laugh.
Iowa and Wisconsin play for a bull, and I guess you could call it artwork. There was certainly craft that went into it’s creation…but it seemed to fit…it’s worth showcasing in a football trophy case. It goes well with Floyd.
This? Bring back the old CyHawk. Yeah, I said it, and I couldn’t stand that trophy, as it looked like something you’d buy off the rack at Scheel’s, if they sold generic trophies.
I am sure that someone is going to send me an email or place a phone call to me about this, but it’s just my gut reaction…sometimes gut reactions are best left on the cutting room floor, but not for this..not when they decided to scrap tradition, even if that tradition didn’t look good, and they had a chance to do something else.
A grain bin, a tractor, a corn belt, a pig sticker…anything…except a real piece of art.
Oh, you think it’s just me? Here are some comments sent to my twitter account from Iowa and Iowa State fans after they got their first glimpse:
OK I grew up on a farm & work in ag. That trophy is DUMB! Do something w/ a fball that looks like a corn cob if u want ag.-Jason McKibben
They should give that piece of **** to the loser of the game, so they have to live a year of embarrassment with it on display-Jesse Robertson
looks like a lawn ornament to me.. I can’t picture a 300lb lineman running across to hoist it after another Hawk victory! -Greg Moss
is that an Isabel Bloom? My mom loves those things…-Nathan Deklotz
How would you like to haul that hunk of metal into Pawnstars and find out u spent more in gas than it’s worth.-Andrew Fettkether
Maybe the LOSING team should take the trophy? Or would that be too humiliating? – Todd Roush
that is a terrible trophy! Looks like it should be with the rest of the Precious Moments in the china cabinet.-Britt Nielsen
Seriously…puked in my mouth a little. I expect the winning team running over to grab it and stopping and staring at it – anonymous
You can’t run across the field to get it, you have to skip while holding hands – Jim Blakley
Mitch King would have ran across the field, grabbed it, and thrown it on the ground to stomp it! -Andy Scott
the best part will be when the winning team just walks off the field without running over to grab that abomination.-Josh Erickson
That looks like something you win for winning some reality show on Bravo!-Andy Scott
I could post about 50 more as of 15 minutes after the photo was released, but I will stop now, after posting this link to Cyclone fan reactions on CycloneFanatic.com
To close, I will simply say: I love the state of Iowa, I love what Iowa Corn does for farmers and I am thankful of the work farmers do for us.
But this aint intramurals brother, it’s college football.

Saddle up!

2011-08-16T13:10:00.001-05:00

Bernard Iowa

2011-08-14T12:43:00.001-05:00

Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

2011-08-14T05:40:00.000-05:00

INDIANAPOLIS — Authorities said they have confirmed at least three deaths after a stage collapsed Saturday night during a storm at the Indiana State Fair, where the country group Sugarland was set to perform.

About two dozen people were reported injured in the incident at the fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Strong winds caused the stage rigging for the outdoor concert to collapse, trapping and injuring concert-goers shortly before 9 p.m.

No one was performing at the time. The opening act had finished, and the crowd was waiting for Sugarland to take the stage.

Indiana State Police did not immediately return phone messages to The Associated Press to comment on the deaths. But the Indianapolis Star and WTHR reported that three people died, based on information released by authorities. Details on the conditions of those injured were not immediately known.

Emergency crews were called to the scene, and workers were setting up a command center to tend to those who were injured.

The collapse came as thousands of concert-goers were being evacuated from the fairground grandstand to a nearby coliseum when a wind gust brought down the stage rigging. The rigging fell onto an area where some fans were seated.

"It was like it was in slow motion," concert-goer Amy Weathers told the Star. "You couldn't believe it was actually happening."

Those who were injured were being moved to a tunnel below the stage, the newspaper reported.

Associated Press photographer Darron Cummings was in the audience attending the concert as a fan shortly before the collapse. He said an announcer gave the crowd instructions on how to evacuate if the weather worsened, but said they hoped to get Sugarland on stage soon.

Cummings said he and his friends went ahead and sought shelter in a nearby barn after seeing the weather radar.

"Then we heard screams. We heard people just come running," Cummings told the AP.

Witnesses told WTHR that some of the injured were in a VIP section in front of the stage known as the "Sugar Pit." The witnesses said a wall of dirt, dust, rain and wind came up the main thoroughfare of the fairgrounds just before the collapse.

"Panic kicked in when they seen the dust bowl coming in from the Midway," concert-goer Darryl Cox told WTHR.

Another person at the concert, Emily Davis, told WTHR that there was lightning and the sky had gotten dark but it wasn't raining when the wind suddenly toppled the rigging.

"It was horrible, people were running and going crazy," she said.

How to use a tarp strap to fix baler

2011-08-12T12:25:00.001-05:00

Lost a spring on tension arm and nobody close has it. So improvised with tarp strap and a spring that's way to long to hook where its supposed to hook

Future of farming

2011-08-12T10:12:00.000-05:00

Guess the combine, tractor and grain cart cost to much for an operator for the tractor...

From Jeff Lynch. Wrapping silage bales

2011-08-11T19:15:00.001-05:00

Midwest Show Calf Producers

2011-08-11T14:16:00.001-05:00

MIDWEST SHOW CALF PRODUCERS
22726 Co. Road E34
Anamosa, IA 52205

Dear Fellow Club Calf Producer,

            Well. Another State Fair will be upon us soon. I am writing this letter to save some time and effort at and after the fair. Again this year, we will try to band our money efforts together for the State Fair Auction. I hope you will support us again this year with a donation to the IOWA STATE FAIR SALE OF CHAMPIONS.
            We have been able to support the Grand Champion Steer, the Reserve Champion Steer and the two Heifer champions. The last four years, we have been able to take meat from one of these cattle and have had it processed at ISU Meat Lab. The meat is then used for our winter drawing. The money we raise from this is used for the Breed Champions and Reserves. We donate $250 to each breed Champion and $125 to each Reserve Champion as long as 5 head are exhibited. We have challenged each Purebred Breed to match our funds, with several now doing this. In time we hope to get all to work with us. This past year, we purchased enough hamburger patties for the noon feed. With the help of Kent Feeds and IJBBA, we were able to have a free noon lunch for the exhibitors and parents. We think this is a great gesture for the 4-H kids and parents in Iowa. The committee and several Breed associations would like us to do the same for the purebred breed heifers. We presently haven't been able to raise enough funds to help the heifer side.
            I am enclosing an invoice for the same amount of money that you donated last year. If you would please return your donation in the self addressed envelope ASAP, we would appreciate it. If you could please, reply by August 8th. IF YOU NEED TO POST DATE THE CHECK TILL SEPTEMBER 10th, it would be OK, as we will need to have the funds in by then so they can pay the kids. Please get your check to us by September 10th. THIS YEAR IF WE DON'T HAVE THE MONEY OR A POSTDATED CHECK IT WILL BE USED IN NEXT YEARS PROGRAM. I WANT TO HAVE THE FUNDS IN HAND WHEN THEY CALL FOR MONEY TO PAY THE KIDS.
            Again this year, the IFAA will award a $1000 scholarship on behalf of the Midwest Club Calf Producers. This comes from the deduction of exhibitors' sale expenses. The IFAA awards some $160,000 in scholarships to 4-H and FFA exhibitors prior to the sale each year. If you have a student going to college, I would urge you to apply for these scholarships.
            If you could increase your donation to the sale, it would be greatly appreciated, and many will benefit.
            Remember to please conact me at 319-480-0638 (cell) or 319-462-3666 (home) or Chuck Sojka at 319-648-2443 (home) or 319-221-4302 (cell) or Alan Kohlaus at 515-379-2358 (home) or 515-341-2435 (cell). Thank you in advance for all of your support and contributions.

Sincerely,

John Frasher

Sign of the times

2011-08-04T09:13:00.001-05:00

From Christy Collins

2011-08-03T13:18:00.001-05:00

Made me think of your 20 below text

That's Lowell Tiedt

2011-08-03T10:36:00.001-05:00

Long time friend Lowell Tiedt and his Reserve Champion feeder steer last night at the Waverly open show. If you see Lowell make sure to tell him what an outstanding showman he is!

From Jeremy Cobb

2011-08-02T19:00:00.002-05:00

First steer sold out of our pasture out of our Sandman/Imprint cow that we got from you and My Turn

Needs to cool off

2011-08-02T10:40:00.000-05:00

A Heat Wave and a newborn Heat Wave don't mix well.

90-95 temps with the dew point at 75-80 are hard on black hairy THC newborns. We now have them back in barn under fans till this heat/humidity breaks.

Now and Then

2011-07-30T20:20:00.001-05:00

Comparing the Show Circuit of this year to the one of ten years ago.

The 2001 edition had 221 pages... 2011 has 562 pages! Wonder if demand has increased almost 150 percent as well?

Drought-Parched Cattle Drink Themselves To Death

2011-07-29T23:25:00.001-05:00

By BETSY BLANEY 07/13/11 06:12 PM ET

LUBBOCK, Texas -- The unrelenting Texas drought has produced a cruelly ironic twist: cattle dying from too much water.
Agriculture officials in parched Texas said Wednesday there are no hard numbers on how many head of cattle have died but reports of deaths from too much water or too little are showing up across the nation's leading cattle production state.
"They over drink because they're thirsty," said Dr. Robert Sprowls of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory in Amarillo. "Once they fill up on water it happens pretty quickly."
Producers are losing cattle after moving them from withered pastures where water tanks have dried up. Once in new pastures, cattle that die take in too much water too quickly. The animals die within minutes and their carcasses are found near the stock tanks from which they were drinking, Ted McCollum, a beef cattle specialist with Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Amarillo, said.
Texas is coming off its driest nine-month period ever and its hottest June on record. More than 90 percent of the state is in the two most severe drought stages. The cattle deaths are occurring earlier, in part because of lack of forage growth in pastures.
"We are seeing more incidents of heat stress in cattle," he said. "More incidents of death and problems with health."
As with humans, water intoxication can occur when there's too much water in the body, which disrupts electrolyte balance in cells. Death can occur.
Typically an average cow grazing green forage consumes as much as 8.4 gallons of water a day from it. This year, because drought precluded forage growth and there's been a relatively low intake of dry forage, daily water consumption is around 0.6 gallons.

That's why stock tanks are so important, especially with this drought's searing temperatures
"The cow's `jug of water' is relatively empty this year and the risk of heat stress and water-elated problems are greater," he said.
In addition to too much water, ranchers also must watch for dehydration in their animals and should regularly check on the quality of water from stock tanks that cattle use.
"They're all interrelated," McCollum said.
Cattle will drink out of tanks where water quality suffers from high concentrations of salt, nitrates and other organic materials, but they're taking in less water because of the mix. Either the animal cannot or will not consume enough water when the water quality drops.
"Water quality can indirectly affect performance and health by reducing water consumption which exacerbates heat stress and can lead to water intoxication once cattle locate or can access palatable water."
Also, hot, sunny days can warm stagnant water and produce blue-green algae blooms, some species of which are toxic. Ingesting the algae or the toxins from them can be fatal. The dead animals are usually found close to the watering site.
The situation isn't likely to improve any time soon. Weather forecasters predict the drought in Texas won't diminish until at least the end of September. Ranchers, many of whom are culling their herds, are either providing supplemental fed to their cattle or taking them to other states to graze.

Sad but true

2011-07-29T12:03:00.002-05:00

If Congress stopped all spending today & didn't spend a nickel on anything else it would take 389 yrs. to pay off our debt

Why never to ask favors from the Graphic Designers

2011-07-28T18:56:00.000-05:00

Story goes :

Shannon (the secretary) has lost her cat and has asked David (the graphic designer) to
help with a lost poster. This is their email correspondence…
Read from top to bottom….

From:Shannon Walkley

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 9.15am

To:David Thorne

Subject:Poster

Hi
I opened the screen door yesterday and my cat got out and has been missing since then so I was
wondering if you are not too busy you could make a poster for me. It has to
be A4 and I will photocopy it and put it around my suburb this afternoon.

This is the only photo of her I have she answers to the name Missy and is black and white and
about 8 months old. missing on Harper
street and my phone number.
Thanks Shan.
From: David Thorne
Date:Monday 21 June 2010 9.26am

To:Shannon Walkley

Subject:Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
That is shocking news.
Although I have two clients expecting completed work this afternoon, I will, of course, drop
everything and do whatever it takes to facilitate the speedy return of Missy.
Regards, David.

From:Shannon Walkley

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 9.37am

To:David Thorne

Subject:Re: Re: Poster

yeah ok thanks.
I know you don’t like cats but I am really worried about mine. I have
to leave at 1pm today.

From:David Thorne

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 10.17am

To:Shannon Walkley

Subject:Re: Re: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
I never said I don’t like cats. Attached poster as requested.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 10.24am

To:David Thorne

Subject:Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

yeah that’s
not what I was looking for at all. It looks like a movie and how come the photo
of Missy is so small?

From: David Thorne

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 10.28am

To:Shannon Walkley

Subject:Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
It’s a design
thing. The cat is lost in the negative space.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 10.33am

To:David Thorne

Subject:Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

That’s just stupid. Can you do it properly please? I am extremely emotional over this and
was up all night in tears. you seem to think it is funny. Can you make the
photo bigger please and fix the text and do it in colour please. Thanks.

From: David Thorne

Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.46am

To: Shannon Walkley

Subject:Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
Having worked with designers for a few years now, I would have assumed you understood, despite
our vague suggestions otherwise, we do not welcome constructive criticism. I
don’t come downstairs and tell you how to send text messages, log onto
Facebook and look out of the window. I have amended and attached the poster
as per your instructions.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 10.59am

To:David Thorne

Subject:Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

This is worse than the other one. can you make it so it shows the whole photo of Missy and
delete the stupid text that says missing missy off it? I just want it to say
Lost.

From: David Thorne

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 11.14am

To:Shannon Walkley

Subject:Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

From:Shannon Walkley

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 11.21am

To:David Thorne

Subject:Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

yeah can you do the poster or not? I just want a photo and the word lost and the telephone number
and when and where she was lost and her name. Not like a movie poster or
anything stupid. I have to leave early today. If it was your cat I would help
you. Thanks.

From: David Thorne

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 11.32am

To:Shannon Walkley

Subject:Awww

Dear Shannon,
I don’t have a cat.
I once agreed to look after a friend’s cat for a week but after he dropped it
off at my apartment and explained the concept of kitty litter I backed out of our agreement. I have
attached the amended version of your poster as per your detailed
instructions.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 11.47am

To:David Thorne

Subject: Re:Awww

That’s not my cat. where did you get that picture from? That cat is orange. I gave you a
photo of my cat.

From: David Thorne

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 11.58am

To:Shannon Walkley

Subject:Re: Re: Awww

I know, but that
one is cute. As Missy has quite possibly met any one of several violent ends,
it is possible you might get a better cat out of this. If anybody calls and
says “I haven’t seen your orange cat but I did find a black and white
one with its hind legs run over by a car, do you want it?” you can
politely decline and save yourself a costly veterinarian bill.
Regards, David.

From:Shannon Walkley

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 12.07pm

To:David Thorne

Subject:Re: Re: Re: Awww

Please just use the
photo I gave you.

From:David Thorne

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 12.22pm

To:Shannon Walkley

Subject:Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

From:Shannon Walkley

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 12.34pm

To:David Thorne

Subject:Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

I didn’t say
there was a reward. I don’t have $2000 dollars. What did you even put
that there for? Apart from that it is perfect can you please remove the
reward bit. Thanks Shan.

From:David Thorne

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 12.42pm

To:Shannon Walkley

Subject:Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

From:Shannon Walkley

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 12.51pm

To:David Thorne

Subject:Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

Can you just please
take the reward bit off altogether? I have to leave in ten minutes and I
still have to make photocopies of it.

From:David Thorne

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 12.56pm

To:Shannon Walkley

Subject:Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

From:Shannon Walkley

Date:Monday 21 June 2010 1.03pm

To:David Thorne

Subject:Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re:
Awww
Fine. That will
have to do.

Dubuque Iowa

2011-07-28T16:39:00.001-05:00

This is the office at the place I get my feed. They had 2 feet of water n building. From Jeff Lynch

From Willie Morris

2011-07-27T21:03:00.000-05:00

Invincible x anchor/meyer. Supreme mkt animal Chickasaw co fair. Shown by Jane Kolthoff
Bred and Sold by Willie Morris

Frye Cattle

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Farmhouse Bling... If you are into neckalces make sure you check them out!!!

All necklaces pictures are available for purchase. Contact Linda Myers at lmyers2171@aol.com or by phone @262-859-2171

Orders can be taken for delivery to the Iowa Beef Expo

Find and "like" Farmhouse Bling on Facebook @http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1175415338#!/pages/Farmhouse-Bling/319874084710591?sk=wall

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Wright County has the highest percentage of grade-A topsoil in the nation. Quaker Oats, in Cedar Rapids, is the largest cereal company in the world.

Strawberry Point is the home of the world's largest strawberry.

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