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America’s Hot Barn Report hosted by NAFB Award Winning Monte James brings the latest in cattle market news, interviews with industry leaders and price discovery from prolific sale barns across the USA!

February is national avocado month, which my wallet totally loves because this time of year when they are in season we get to enjoy cheaper avocados in the grocery store! Can I get a halleluiah?

This week our nation was glued to their favorite news source, gripped by the big, white balloon that was meandering high above our land, on its cross-country adventure. Clearly the presence of this unwelcome air borne piece over the nation’s breadbasket, corn belt, and cattle country was cause for concern.

Twice a year those involved in all segments of the cattle industry keep their eye on the USDA reporting and their ear to the ground. January and June mark the arrival of the semi-annual cattle inventory report.

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America’s Hot Barn Report hosted by NAFB Award Winning Monte James brings the latest in cattle market news, interviews with industry leaders and price discovery from prolific sale barns across the USA!

Last night, after I got home from church with the kids, put the groceries away, and put kids to bed the hubby and I pulled on our layers to make a late night run down to the barn to finish some business.

I pledge my hands to larger service for my club, my community, my country and my world!

America’s Hot Barn Report hosted by NAFB Award Winning Monte James brings the latest in cattle market news, interviews with industry leaders and price discovery from prolific sale barns across the USA!

Winter evenings on the ranch are a season that I definitely look forward to. I really feel like the good Lord gives us this season to rest. Or maybe that is just a rancher saying I know how insane the month of May is, I’m good not rushing into the next season.

America’s Hot Barn Report hosted by NAFB Award Winning Monte James brings the latest in cattle market news, interviews with industry leaders and price discovery from prolific sale barns across the USA!

Much of the Midwest has been gripped in drought the last few years. Wishing for moisture that would make an impact at replenishing soil moisture ended up affirming the old adage, “Be careful what you wish for.” When Mother Nature decided to give us what we were badly needing, well, it has provided some other extreme challenges.

We knew it was coming. I have become increasingly interested in it because for me it continues to affirm how disconnected our cattle market is from the fundamentals. But, I do think that with in that context it reveals other truths.

Nothing is as cheery as a bright red cherry and since February is National Cherry Month, I think we better bite into this little jewel right here on Fun, Fact Friday!

Your Source For The Latest RODEO NEWS Following Heartland PRCA Athletes With Host Monte James. Fast paced, professionally produced, weekly radio show that follows Midwestern PRCA Rodeo Athletes throughout the year & all the way to the National Finals Rodeo!

America’s Hot Barn Report hosted by NAFB Award Winning Monte James brings the latest in cattle market news, interviews with industry leaders and price discovery from prolific sale barns across the USA!

10 Reasons Farm Trucks never get stolen!

America’s Hot Barn Report hosted by NAFB Award Winning Monte James brings the latest in cattle market news, interviews with industry leaders and price discovery from prolific sale barns across the USA!

My favorite event to celebrate in February is NATIONAL 4-H Month! You can bet I will bring you all the details right here on Ranch Raised as this 4-H momma is a big fan! So tomorrow, February 2, pull out your punchiest green or your favorite 4-H shirt to wear because tomorrow is 4-H Spirit Day! Show the world how proud you are to be a 4-H member or alumni!

America’s Hot Barn Report hosted by NAFB Award Winning Monte James brings the latest in cattle market news, interviews with industry leaders and price discovery from prolific sale barns across the USA!

How appropriate that we see January out the door by celebrating today as it is National Hot Cocoa day!!

America’s Hot Barn Report hosted by NAFB Award Winning Monte James brings the latest in cattle market news, interviews with industry leaders and price discovery from prolific sale barns across the USA!

When socked into the middle of a long hard winter, it can feel like the never-ending month of January is the worst kind of torture in the Midwest. My husband and I have this conversation on the daily, “When will January be over?” We are almost there and the Bon Jovi song, “Living on a prayer” plays on repeat in my head!

America’s Hot Barn Report hosted by NAFB Award Winning Monte James brings the latest in cattle market news, interviews with industry leaders and price discovery from prolific sale barns across the USA!

I can't emphasize enough how big of breakfast eaters my co-habitants are. Pancakes, waffles, and French toast are absolute favorites.