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back. After the first 15 registered cows are A.I.’d, then we just put black bulls on the rest of them to get the F1 baldies to sell.” Preston enjoys working the cattle and his dad favors crop work, so there’s a pretty clear division of labor. “Dad says the main reason we even have cows on the farm is because of me. He pretty much handed me the reins of the cattle manager. Each year we just focus on better genetics and better herd quality. Right now, our 15 registered cows are bred to the number two Hereford sire in America. So we’re getting some pretty top genetics in our herd.” Preston is learning artificial insemination techniques from a professional and has improved the quality and timing of cattle vaccinations. “We hired a nutritionist who is helping us improve what we feed and when we feed. So our herd is definitely on the upswing right now.” Livestock judging in FFA has helped him pick out the better cows and how to read the EPDs.
After studying animal science at either SDSU or Mitchell Technical College, “I hope to come home to the farm and my main goal is to have my own purebred Hereford bull operation down the road.” Preston’s parents are Mike and Amy Mattheis.
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Sophomore Emily Walz grows and sells about 20 varieties of succulents and houseplants. She wants to add another 30-40 varieties and continue selling them at the school’s greenhouse, through Facebook and to her friends. “My biggest project so far was making wedding centerpieces out of succulents. It was a lot of work, but a lot of fun.”
Preston Mattheis is building a strong breeding herd of Herefords.
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