The aspen leaves were in full gold. Only some of the large groves were starting to lose their vibrancy coming out of a dry summer. The weekend before we just had a dumping of 10 inches of snow - typical for early September in Colorado. This is also coming out of scouting in a t-shirt and ...
I recently read a small paragraph on Facebook that has stuck with me. “When I asked the old man if 2020 was challenging for him, he looked especially surprised and said to me,” “No, I learned a long time ago not to see the world through the printed headlines, I see the world through ...
Being raised in the cattle industry has had much reward but also has brought many tough days with the market fluctuating. This goes for any market that has a large risk. Being in the ag industry brings uncertainty but ranchers and farmers have a burning passion for the future of America. During the 2020 ...
Western Colorado embodies the culture of the west; from the day-to-day life to the values held. Living and growing up in western Colorado has made it evident to me that The World Does Need More Cowboys The word COWBOY has no society associated with its definition. Cowboy is not a race. Not a gender. ...
What comes to mind when you think of fall in Colorado? The wonderful colors? Maybe the shorter days and colder temperatures? No matter how you look at it, you can find beauty. The mountains of Colorado are known for their beautiful colors and their brisk, clean air; however, there are many operations happening behind ...
Land in Western Colorado is in high demand. There are numerous attributes that add significant value to property. These include developmental value, water value, forage value, recreation, and not to mention some seclusion and privacy. Each of these listed aspects include several subcategories in which a land owner can capitalize on. Developmental Value There ...
Each February I attend the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California. Located halfway between Fresno and Bakersfield, California, is the heartbeat and breadbasket of agriculture of the west. I stood in line for 45 minutes to enter this massive event with over 1,400 exhibitors and 100,000 in attendance. Within these fences there were displays ...
Thanksgiving has just passed, and as the year draws to an end, it only seems appropriate to reflect on 2019. There is so much to be thankful for in this bolstering economy. Sales have been excellent; our future looks bright and the ranch market is poised for a fantastic 2020. Personally, I have five ...
I have a buddy who is a Navy Seal and has become a very successful businessman. He has been fearless in battle and fearless in taking on new ventures, succeeding where others have failed. I asked him, “What is the key to your success, and how do you keep focused with so many market ...
Recent changes have budded in laws related to Colorado’s industrial hemp industry, and farmers and land specialists are taking notice of the impact it’s having the industry. These new laws regulate the cultivation of industrial hemp, not how it is processed, distributed, or sold, but they also permit for government funding and loans to ...
