R-Calf court victory

[Rodjam]

Just over $100 000 for a quarter, you would need to travel for a ways here in Alberta to find a quarter for that little money.

[cowman]

Well I wasn't trying to degrade you or something, but the fact is Montana is kind of dead? I realize that land is dry prairie and has a fairly low ag potential. I had a good talk with a Montana wheat farmer in a coffe shop a few years ago...and I know it isn't no bed of roses!
Maybe you have the best of both worlds...not psycho with developement...a more laidback life.
I believe once upon a time we were like that but now it is "Katie bar the door" as it is totally insane up here! Sometimes I wonder if it wasn't a lot better back then?...But you can't stop progress so we need to hunker down, hang on tight, and ride it out!
Whiteface: I'll keep my eyes and ears open!

[whiteface]

Thanks cowman! Much appreciated! I don't get out much anymore where I can ask around, finding grass is usually a crap shoot for me nowadays. Stay warm all and have a great day!

[Willowcreek]

cowman-Just for informational purposes- the National Agricultural Statistic Service says that the average US value for pasture land for 2006 is $1000 per acre- which is a 22% yearly change and a 79.5% 5 year change...

Montana's pastureland value is $650 an acre - up 76% for 1 year and up 171% for the 5 year period....Don't think calves are up 171% since 2001!!!!

Shouldn't gripe tho- they say Florida pastureland value has went up 305% in the last 5 years and is valued at $7500 an acre....

[whiteface]

Yer a long way from Florida, Willow! Bet you wouldn't mind some of that tropical breeze (read: hurricanes!) warming things up a tad though! I believe price of land to be a huge factor in a farms' ability to survive. Definatly what the owner of the land decides to do with his land relative to the price of it as well. Hope it's working in your favor Oldtimer. Have a good day!

[Willowcreek]

Yeah- I just figured out that if I sold off the deeded land- and paid off what I still owe- I could just buy a quarter section in Florida...
But I think I'm getting a little too old to be chasing brahmers thru the alligators and palmettos of the swamps...
Probably won't be me that sells- probably be the kid that stuffs his pockets, someday...Altho this morning when that 20 Below stuff, the Canadians let in, hit us- thoughts of Florida crossed my mind as I was out doing chores and feeding...

[parsley]

Willow-Kreek,

Do you think the recent shift in the political strucure of power in the USA will be more accomodating towards R-Calf's protectionism?

Parsley

[parsley]

Willowcreek,
If you are not the same as Willow-kreek,

Do you think the recent shift in the political strucure of power in the USA will be more accomodating towards R-Calf's protectionism?

Parsley

[WilIow-Kreek]

Yes I do.George Bush is said to be a free trader but it has been at the expense of the American consumer.With the Democrats in control of the House and Senate look for tighter restrictions on imports especially high-risk and inferior quality products from other countries.

[parsley]

WilIow-Kreek,

I suspected that might be the case. Do you raise cattle in the USA?

Free marketing is absolutely essential for farmers in the cattle business. We showed purebred cattle for many years. It is crucial that farmers should be able to sell whatever they grow to whom ever they want.

You might click on Commodity Marketing on Agri-ville and read two threads: "Arrogant corporate culture" and "CWB FIRING".

Western Canada has a real problem in/with the Canadian Wheat Board.

Parsley