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Just a scoop full(June 17)--The wheat in our area is about ready to start harvesting. A storm came through earlier in the week. We received a little rain mixed with a little hail but it did not do any damage. A friend not far from Dodge City, Kan., was not as fortunate. He told me he got every field he had completely destroyed by hail. And he said that covered an area of 35 miles east and west. I feel sorry for anyone who gets hailed out. It is very expensive planting, fertilizing and cultivating. Then, to be only a few days away from reaping the benefit of a whole year's work--to get wiped out is very discouraging. It is very important to not have all your eggs in one basket. However, I would be a poor example of that as most of my potential for profit centers around the cattle business. The feeder cattle market remains fairly strong, particularly compared to fat cattle prices. I think the definition of an optimist is one who is still feeding cattle. The definition of a pessimist is one who fed for the past few years and just quit. We have a great product. There is nothing better than a good steak or even a hamburger that you can tell is good beef. And we cattlemen can definitely tell the difference. Our main objective should be figuring out how to get our fair share of the profit. I heard a politician talking this morning on the radio. He is very concerned about those in Washington who are pushing the global warming agenda. That same group is also talking about raising the price of gas and electricity so we would curb or slow down our usage. We live in an area where we have to heat and cool our homes if we want to stay comfortable. And every way that I have to make a living requires me to use a lot of gas and diesel and electricity. Some politicians may be very intelligent but that doesn't mean that they have any common sense to go with it. I enjoy this way of life and would like my kids to have the same opportunity if they choose it. Please pray that these politicians will use better judgement or perhaps not get reelected.
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