What is the most overrated genetic trait?

Tyson plant fire

The Aug. 9 fire that forced closure of the Holcomb, Kansas, Tyson Foods processing facility fueled a massive reaction in cattle markets through late summer, with feeders taking it on the chin with lower profit margins and processors reaping record prices.

What does Christmas look like on the ranch? Snowmen? Check. Santa? Check. And of course, doing chores.

It’s the beginning of December
And cowboys around the globe,
Are counting down to Christmas,
The calves have been sold!

I was checking heifers one dark, freezing cold night in late February a few years back, when I came upon a hapless tiny newborn calf shivering all alone under some sagebrush, with no mama in sight.

We all have great memories of “the best party.” I had a party. It lasted 48 hours. I lost my socks, my dignity, two days of my life, six pingpong balls and four pounds.