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Just a scoop full(Jan. 2)--Christmas has come and gone. We have started the year 2008. Santa came to our house. He brought lots of toys for everyone. The only thing Santa left under the tree for me was the bill. I must have been bad again this year. The end of 2007 was very tiring. With the fat cattle market never getting the steam that it should have in price and with the grain market getting much higher, most cattle feeders were not smiling very much toward the end of the year. Finally, a few days ago, we had a little 'up' in the futures market. It seemed some cattle feeders felt a little better but I would not say optimistic. I realize the market cannot go up all the time. I do not mind taking less for cattle, if there are too many cattle around. I hate to take less whenever I feel the big boys have manipulated the market for no reason. We have had several good years in the cattle business. With more acres every year being taken away from agriculture, it does not seem that we are rebuilding the cow herd. Our area was fortunate to receive good moisture these past few weeks. This should give us a big boost for the spring. There will be very little wheat grazed out, this year. And there will probably be less put up for hay, also. Good thin cattle should be in good demand--that are small enough for grass this summer. A lot have already gone to growing lots and will be too fleshy for grass. Let's all think positive for 2008. I have to, as I just paid my interest and feed bill the last day of December. It's a good thing that I am not a worrier. That figure could scare most anyone. Remember, as we look forward to 2008, If you do not stand for something, you will fall for anything. Editor's Note: Jerry Nine, Woodward, Okla., is a lifetime cattleman who grew up on his family's ranch near Laverne, Okla. 1/14/08 Date: 1/9/08
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