MMS pic msg from Christy Collins

An original photo of Imprint at the Iowa Beef Expo 1999 that Christy took for us.

Our reply:
Ha! Bet that keeps the mice away!

Fashion Statement

Purse with working clock in it. That way you are never late!

Heat Wave x Irish Whiskey

Four full sibs that are out of Heat Wave and R20. They were born in August and are quite impressive. One of the best and most consistent flushes we have ever had. Look for these steers in Colby Collins fall born sale next February

Independence Iowa NTPA Tractor pull

What a game!

Congrats to the Iowa State Cyclones on a great game today. Now PLEASE take the rest of the season as serious you took this game. There is more than one game a year. Go Hawks and Clones the rest of the year!
(game photos courtesy of Bucky) 

State Champion!

Carson won the 8 year old division at the state peddle tractor pull today! Way to go Carson!

Bucky reports 7-0 IOWA

Ames Iowa

Bucky, Alisa, Amy and Buzzy with Big Bird

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From Austin Gibson's FB page

If you can't be a winner, at least act like one.

Iowa vs Iowa State week

Good advice

Lowell Tiedt's Trophy room

EPA declares hay a pollutant

Drovers CattleNetwork - R-CALF says EPA declares hay a pollutant

Make sure you click on link and read

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Harvest underway in Granger Iowa

Ideas for new Big 12 logo

Heat Wave steer now sold

Heat Wave steer pictured yesterday is now sold.

The voice of Big Ass Turkey Legs says farewell. as seen on www.hawkcentral.com

  August 30, 2011 | Lee Hermiston

One of Iowa City’s most well-known tailgating celebrities is calling it quits.
Chuck Ford, the booming voice behind the Big Ass Turkey Legs stand said Tuesday he won’t be coming back to Melrose Avenue for another season. Ford had hawked the king size drumsticks for 17 seasons.
“Through a lot of tears…I decided to bail,” Ford said.
Ford said there were numerous factors in his decision to hang up the headset he used to attract gameday revelers to the turkey leg stand year after year. At 69, Ford said working gamedays was beginning to take its toll. He had to prepare on Friday, work all day Saturday and recover for Sunday. On Monday, he was back to work selling cars at West Branch Ford.
“It’s not just a one-day affair,” he said.
Ford said he also owed it to his wife.
“It’s come time,” he said. “It’s just time to go.”
Ford said one thing that was not a factor was the city taking steps this year to regulate the gameday vendors and require permits. Ford said he was in support of the regulation.
The Big Ass Turkey Leg stand will go on, however. Ford said Craig Ireland, the meat market manager at Iowa City’s First Avenue Hy-Vee, will keep serving up the meaty treats. A passing of the torch of sorts will take place Saturday before the Hawkeye’s home opener.
“I’m going to come over, make sure things are set up and I’m taking off,” Ford said.
Ford said the biggest change for fans will be him not being there and he understands that might upset some fans. However, Ford said he had faith in Ireland. Ford said Big Ass Turkey Legs will also be for sale during home and away games at the Iowa City Moose Lodge. Ireland was off Tuesday and his home phone number is not listed.
“All good things must come to an end,” Ford said. “The institution goes on.”

Heat Wave for sale

Kansas City, Tulsa sized Heat Wave steer for sale. First come, first serve. Photo taken today, off 4-wheeler with cell phone in a mist.  Call for more info

Iowa fun facts via Iowa Corn on fb

Wright County has the highest percentage of grade-A topsoil in the nation.

Quaker Oats, in Cedar Rapids, is the largest cereal company in the world. 

Strawberry Point is the home of the world's largest strawberry.

Elk Horn in the largest Danish settlement in the United States.

As seen on China's Ag FB page

ChinaDaily: Nationwide Crackdown On Toxic Chemical Fed To Pigs

BEIJING - Nearly 1,000 people have been arrested in a nationwide crackdown on the manufacture and sales of a banned and hazardous food additive in the past six months.

Police seized 2.5 tons of clenbuterol, a toxic chemical that is illegally used in animal feed to make pigs leaner, and six underground laboratories were shut down during... the crackdown, which broke criminal rings in many cities, including Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, and Wuhan, capital of Hubei province.

In all, at least 989 people have been detained for being involved in manufacturing, storing and selling the additive, including those in a criminal ring that was involved in the manufacture and sales of the chemical in 63 cities, according to a notice on the website of the Ministry of Public Security on Monday.