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Federal Government Shutdown FSA County Offices to Remain Open Through Friday, December 28, 2018.

During a government shutdown, agencies that have funds appropriated in prior years that are carried forward can continue to serve customers until that money is used up. As a result, FSA county offices will be remain open through Friday, December 28. If you need to visit your FSA county office, please call your local office to ensure we are open before you make the trip. Farm loan services will be limited. You can find your local office by visiting https://www.farmers.gov/ service-locator. As a reminder, signup for the Market Facilitation Program ends on January 15, 2019. You do not need to be finished with harvest to sign up. Farmers have until May 1, 2019 to certify production.

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CONTENTS: NEWS: Federal Government Shutdown - FSA County Offices to Remain Open Through Friday, December 28, 2018..................... 1 OPI Offers Suggestions for Fostering Civic Growth in Montana Students................... 3 34 Guns in 30 Days................................. 7

FOR SALE: Used oilfield pipe, rods, cable & guard rail. New HDPE pipe. Engineered bridges for pivots, vehicles, walking & ATV. Clips & post caps. Toll free866-683-7299 or 406-453-7299 BIG SKY PIPE AND SUPPLY, Great Falls. Call TODAY and Ask for our free catalog. VISIT US ONLINE ht t p:// bi g sk y pip e a nd suppl y. com/html/ 12-I:6-I Items for Sale: 3 hunting stands— two 6x6x30’h, one 8x8x40’h. 1975 Intl. Loadstar semi w/ 40’ hopper bottom. John Deere 830 diesel tractor w/ 10’ Leon hydr. Dozer. 2000 Dodge Caravan Sport. 1995 Toyota 4-Runner, loaded. Call 3900455. 10-II:4-I

Guitars of Montana: Alvarez, BOSS/Roland, Crafter, Dean, Electro-Voice, EVH, G&L, Gretsch, Guild, Hammond, Ibanez, Jackson, Laney, Ludwig, Luna, Mapex, Phil Jones Pure Sound, Randall, Zildjian! Music books, Band/Orchestra rentals. #2 5th Street South, downtown Great Falls, 406-453-4998. 7-II:1-1 HAY FOR SALE: All round/square bales available & we haul. Call 670-6551 7558.

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4 Reasons Why Increasing Weaning Weights May Not Increase Profit............. 8

REGULAR FEATURES: Advertising/Subscriptions........................ 8 Conservative Cow Dr................................9 Dave Says............................................... 6 Joyce Meyer Ministries...........................11 Laugh Lines............................................. 8 Market Update......................................... 5 Ranching For Profit.................................. 4 Realty Section......................................... 7 Sudoku.................................................... 8

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FOR SALE: 2005 Peterbilt 379 C15 Cat engine-475 hp, 12 speed Meritol automatic transmission, approximately 600,000 miles $28,000. 2004 Timptev 50' grain hopper trailer, triple axle-rear tag axle, electric roll tarp $22,000. 406674-7046 cell. 12-II

Art's Funiture: Now offering consumer financing on appliances & furniture. Stop in and ask about 0% interest for qualified buyers. No credit, no problem, we can help. We have in-house repair techs. Call 654-2251. 12-II DON'T GO EMPTY-HANDED: Need a last minute gift for a holiday party? Stop by the Liquor Haven in Malta! Crown Royal For Sale: 3 bed, 2 bath home at Gift Sets only $29.95. More to 515 Minn., Chinook, MT. Very choose from! 106 S 1st St E, Malta, 12-II clean, move-in ready, central a/c, or call 654-1638. storage, add'n w/ util. rm. New master bath, lots of upgrades. Huge 2-car garage, deck, quiet CUSTOM HAY HAULING: using neighborhood near HS. Call 406- trains. Please call for a quote today. 357-2835 or 262-3910 to see. x Montana Hay Company 406-6727558 or 670-6551. 12-II

Helping You Haul: is our business. See our selection of stock trailers, flatbeds, car haulers, utility trailers, toy haulers, and even the B&W Hitch to hook you up. Brands like Circle D, Travalong, Hillsboro, Look, Haulmark, Diamond C, Boss Plows and more. Triple T Sales in Chinook, 406-357-2166, www. ttt-sales.com. 1-I

FOR SALE: 2013 Bobcat T630 skidsteer. A91 package, heater, AC, 2speed, radio, joystick controls, high flow hydraulics, 730 hours, super clean and maintained regularly. Comes with a like new bucket. Asking $45,500 obo. Call 945-1078. 1-I

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?Did you know? YOU CAN GET YOUR KNIVES & SCISSORS SHARPENED at BIG SKY IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES in Havre Holiday Village Mall, Will sharpen while you shop, Very affordable 406-399-6522 12-II FOR SALE: 1,000 ton straight dryland alfalfa in 3x4x8 square bales. Trucking avail. Call Montana Hay Co. 406-6727558 or 670-6551. 12-II

FOR SALE: 1997 Ford F-150, motor new 4.5 years. $4,800. 8 tires on chrome wheels, 4 summer, 4 winter. Call 292-3516. 12-II FOR SALE: Green feed Barley OPI Offers Suggestions for Fostering Hay, approx. 200 ton. For more information & feed analysis, Civic Growth in Montana Students call 390-5507. 12-II FOR SALE: 1,000 ton alfalfa mixed hay, 50/50 mix, net wrapped rounds. $100/ton in the stack. Trucking avail. Call Montana Hay Co. 406672-7558 or 670-6551. 12-II

The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) recently released an announcement, which states that fostering civic growth in Montana students means engaging them in their local and regional communities. In meeting this goal, OPI officials suggest giving students opportunities to write for publications and contests. Such experience imparts not only a relevant community connection but an authentic audience. One publications, New Montana Voices is a literary magazine dedicated to the creativity of Montana's young adults and connecting them to today's vibrant cultural conversation. The magazine sponsors annual contests for Montanans who are high school aged. Entries are accepted in three artistic categories: Poetry, Prose, and Photography. Prizes are awarded for highest achievement in each category, with first place earning $300, second winning $150, and third taking home $50. All entrants whose work is included in one of the two magazines will also be provided with a free issue. A literary and photography magazine are both published at the end of each school year, using the prior year's submissions in the above categories. Magazine officials also award a $500 prize to the teacher, librarian, or mentor who wins thew Montana Writing Teacher of the Year award. New Montana Voices is a collaborations between husband/wife founders Steve Moore and Cindy Edstrom, who have partnered with former Montana Poet Laureate and current editor of Many Voices Press Lowell Jaeger and Whitefish Review editor and founder Brian Schott. Those interested in more information about the contest or wishing to submit an entry for publication should visit www.newmontanavoices.com/. Another competition available, one that challenges high school students to create works of art inspired by their state, is the Western Governor's Association's (WGA) "Celebrate the West" regional art competition. The entry deadline is April 28, 2019, and students are welcome to submit artwork used for other contestants or assignments. Student's artwork will be returned. Details about the contest are available online at westgove.org/celebrate-thewest. For inspiration, students may draw ideas from a variety of sources, including state history, landmarks, natural resources, National Parks and Monuments, or people, communities, and cultural practices - provided that the artwork is original. WGA defines original artwork Continued Page 9...

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Ranching For Profit Blog - Dave Pratt Healthy Land, Happy Families and Profitable Businesses www.ranchingforprofit.com

Surgery with a Chainsaw

CUSTOM HAY HAULING: using Hay Grinding: Fodder & Sons Hay trains. Please call for a quote today. Grinding: (406)781-1197. Call now Montana Hay Company 406-672to schedule! 12-II 7558 or 670-6551. 12-II

Ranching For Profit School instructors work with people in the evenings after class to help them apply the tools they learn in the school. A lot of people take advantage of these sessions to project their stock flow, calculate enterprise gross margins and project profit or loss for their ranch. When you throw in the full cost of labor and land some of the ranches aren’t as profitable as people assumed. One participant suggested that we teach CPR before the class so people can revive one another after they see the economic reality of their situation. One participant worked hours three nights in a row crunching the numbers on scenario after scenario. His ranch was making an economic loss of a little over $100,000 and he was determined to turn things around. He used our 7 step planning process to project figures for one scenario that showed a healthy profit, but he was still frustrated. When I asked what was wrong, he replied that he had no confidence in his projections. “Are your income and cost estimates off by 100%?” I asked. “No way. They are better than that,” he replied. “Could they be off by 50%?” I asked. “No. They are closer than that,” he said. “How about 10%?” I asked. “They very well could be,” he worried.

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FOR SALE: Cattle Supplements: Call Milk River Ag for Crystalyx, Beef Pro, Range Pellets, Granular mineral and more. 406-3991113, Chinook. 1-I

I suggested he try one more scenario. I asked him to cut all of his production and price estimates by 10% and increase all of his costs by 10%. As soon as he’d run the numbers for this scenario relief spread across his face. Crunching the numbers this way he saw that his ranch would break even (> $100,000 better than the status quo). We can’t know precisely how many calves we will wean, what price they will bring and what our costs will be. Does that mean there’s no value in planning? President Eisenhower could have been talking about ranching when he said, “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless but planning is indispensable.” I tell people in the Ranching For Profit School that when you are looking for deadwood in a business, do surgery with a chainsaw, not a scalpel. If you think $10,000 is the difference between a good year and a bad year, you are mistaken. It was never going to be a good year.

FOR SALE: 700 Ton alfalfa/grass mix hay, netwrapped round bales. Call 406-366-0422. 12-I:?? FOR SALE: 200 ton Hay. Round bales, grass/alfalfa. Will deliver, prices negotiable. Call 406-680-7488. 1-I FOR RENT: In Joplin, bedroom with house privileges, $150/mo. Call 292-3516. 12-IIV

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AG INTEREST SERIES: MARKETS

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Wheat markets were lower again, struggling to hold upside gains as US export sales slowed despite rising world prices. There are increasing concerns about world supplies of milling grade wheat, with rains delaying Argentina’s harvest and reducing quality. Corn and soybeans were also weaker on the lack of resolution in the US/China trade war and as the South American crops continue to show excellent potential. The cattle complex was slightly higher as cash markets held firm through Christmas, contrary to their normal slump for the last few days of the year. Strong domestic demand remains the primary driver of the market and it doesn’t appear to be slowing through the holidays. Feedlots remain current in their marketings and the trade expects they will be aggressive buyers in January to fill empty pens. Energy markets were lower but well off their lows as a strong post-Christmas trade offset a Christmas Eve shellacking. Record US crude oil production is adding to ample world supplies, and coupled with a slowing global economy, the market fears an extended drop in demand. The Dow was also lower, but it, too, was well off its lows as a Christmas Eve pummeling reversed the day after Christmas for the biggest single-day rally in the stock market’s history. Metals are trying to avoid the volatility of stocks and metals, with traders taking some shelter there as they try to avoid whipsaws in other markets. THIS IS A SOLICITATION. Reproduction or rebroadcast of any portion of this information is strictly prohibited without written permission. The information reflected herein is derived from sources believed to be reliable; however, this information is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Futures trading involves risk

FOR SALE: Green feed Barley Hay, approx. 200 ton. For more information & feed analysis, call 390-5507. 12-II

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FOR SALE: Hale 2 horse trailer. New floor, floor mat, tires. Wheel bearings repacked. Tack room with saddle rack. $950 obo. Call 750-4308. 1-I

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DAVE SAYS:

Who Is Dave Ramsey? Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, popular national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers – The Total Money Makeover, Financial Peace Revisited and More Than Enough. In them, Ramsey exemplifies his life’s work of teaching others how to be financially responsible, so they can acquire enough wealth to take care of loved ones, live prosperously into old age, and give generously to others.

DEAR DAVE, I’m on Baby Step 1 of your plan, and I work at a community college that takes a mandatory 20 percent from our pay for retirement. I know you say retirement contributions should be put on hold until all debt except for your home is paid off, so do you have any thoughts on this kind of system? It feels like it’s hard to get traction with getting control of my money when so much is being taken out of every paycheck. -Kristi DEAR KRISTI, That is a lot to take out. I’ve heard of a few places that have a mandatory 12 percent contribution, but 20 percent? That’s very unusual. And it’s unusually high. I’m not sure what to tell you. I mean, you took the job. It’s what you signed up for. But if it becomes enough of an issue with your finances, you may have to decide at some point if you still want to work there. My recommendation is to begin setting aside 15 percent of your income for retirement after you’ve paid off all debt except your home, and you have an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses in the bank. At least you’re not losing the money, so it’s not the end of the world. It’s your money that’s going in there for your use some day. I don’t know the exact structure of the retirement account, but it is going toward retirement savings of some kind—and that’s important! - Dave * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

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34 Guns in 30 Days The Harlem Golf Association will be hosting their fundraiser event 34 guns in 30 days again this year in support of the Harlem Golf Course. Tickets are $20 a piece or 6 for $100 and all the proceeds go directly to the Harlem Golf Course. The event drew a winner on both Christmas and New Year’s Day and will continue to host drawings on February 1, March 1, and every day for the month of April. According to community member Don Richman, this fundraiser is especially significant to the operation of the course as the flood this summer damaged parts of three fairways. Consequently, the course couldn’t be opened for use until July of this last summer rather than in April as usual. Normally the course funded operation with anywhere from 4-7 tournaments each summer but, due to the damage, could only host one tournament for 2018. All the guns being raffled were provided at cost by Chinook Lube and Tire and will include models such as a Remington Bolt Action 22-250 and a Ruger 7mm-08 American C-Bolt Action. Winners names will be placed back into the drawing for more chances to win! The Harlem Golf Association thanks the community for the continued support! Anyone wishing to participate in the raffle is encouraged to contact Richman Insurance in Harlem at For Sale: 3 bed, 2 bath home at 515 Minn., Chinook, MT. Very 353-2213 or any Harlem Golf member.

clean, move-in ready, central a/c, storage, add'n w/ util. rm. New master bath, lots of upgrades. Have you ever sworn an oath to uphold Huge 2-car garage, deck, quiet the U.S. Constitution? Check out neighborhood near HS. Call 406www.OathKeepers.org . 11-x 357-2835 or 262-3910 to see. x

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SUDOKU! The rules to the Japanese game of Sudoku are straightforward. Simply fill in the blanks so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain one instance of each of the numbers 1 through 9. SOLUTION:

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Q: How can you avoid spotting a wrinkle every time you walk by a mirror? A: Take off your glasses. Q: Is it common for 50+ year olds to have problems with short term memory storage? A: Storing memory is not a problem, retrieving it is. Q: Where do 50+ year olds find eye glasses? A: On their foreheads. Q: What is the most common remark made by 50+ year olds when they enter antique stores? A: "I remember these".

The next issue publishes Wed., Jan. 16th, 2019. Ad DEADLINE Wed., Jan. 9th at 9am. 4 Reasons Why Increasing Weaning Weights May Not Increase Profit December 12th, 2018 - by Dave Pratt

I gotta stop reading this stuff. A recent article in a self-proclaimed “progressive” magazine claimed that July deworming was an often-overlooked opportunity to increase weaning weight and therefore profit. According to the article, deworming can increase weaning weights by at least 30 pounds at a cost of $7.85 per cow/calf pair. With a market price of $1.70 per pound, the article suggested that the extra 30 pounds of gain would be worth $51 (30 lbs. x $1.71). This thinking is based on the same flawed paradigm that has led to the economic ruin of family ranches. There are at least four problems: Continued on page 11...

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor by Krayton Kerns, DVM, former State Rep. HD 58

When Cowboy Shorthand Goes Awry

Kirkwood Funeral Home

Continued from page 3... as "artwork which is unique in concept, design, and execution, and is created directly and personally by the student. Original work is not a copy or imitation of another person's work." Winning artists will receive cash prizes, and their works will be displayed at an upcoming WGA Governors' meeting, as well as on the WGA website. A third opportunity is the 2019-2019 Montana Poetry Out Loud (POL) program, an event that encourages students to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This contest, open to high school students in grades 9-12, engages youth in the present. Created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation and sponsored in Montana by the Montana Arts Council, this program further assists students in mastering public speaking skills, building self-confidence, and learning about literary history and contemporary life. The program begins in individual classrooms or within school groups. From there, students advance to school wide contests in January and to regional event sin February. Twenty one students from the seven regional events held on Montana campuses will advance to the State Finals in Helena on March 2, 2019. The program year culminates in Washington D.C. in late April, where one student from Montana will represent the state. For information on regional contests or for answers to any other questions, teachers should contact Monica Grable at the Montana Arts Council by calling 406-4446522

Shipping and branding are labor intensive events where ranchers rely on a neighbor’s help. Haying season is equally taxing but since it requires weeks rather than days of hard labor it rarely utilizes neighbor reciprocity. This fall, my friend Steve thumbed through his neighbor list soliciting cowboys to help ship his calves. John manages a nearby ranch, if 40 miles can be considered nearby, and as Steve had previously helped John, he obliged Steve’s request for assistance. It was a cowboy conversation lacking fluff, color and seasoning and Steve gave the date and time followed by the specific request for John to oversee sexing the calves once they were corralled. For readers thinking your food comes from a forklift at Costco, sexing calves involves separating the steers from the heifers. Contrary to today’s trendy transgender tomfoolery, there is an inherent difference between the sexes and steers feed differently than heifers. John is a reliable, go-to kind of cowboy so on his day-book he scribbled a reminder regarding the scheduled event. All was well at this point, but things changed. Several days later, John’s daughter glanced at her dad’s day book and spotted his barely legible and disjointed, October 12th, note for “Sex at Kukowskis.” Being electronically focused, she laughed, snapped a photo and posted it on social media. John received some good-natured ribbing and the story would have ended here had he not shared the event across the Kukowski dinner table on the shipping day in question. We all roared at John’s confession; one I am sure he regrets revealing because now it is in print from coast to coast. Funny stories are such because they either discretely poke fun at a subtle truth or are blatantly absurd. Two cowboys scheduling shipping-day sex on Pryor Creek fits squarely in the second category and this brings me to my point. True progressives pride themselves on being perpetually offended so would find nothing humorous about John’s shorthand scribbles. To laugh would belittle the leftist’s fictitious heroes of Brokeback Mountain. Consistent with their rejection of normal lightheartedness and in keeping with the Christmas season, the ruling class recently deemed the song “Baby Its Cold Outside” as advocating sexually predation and the Charlie Brown Christmas special as racist. It surprises me any rational human being gives any credence to the opinions of the whiny politically correct crowd. It is perfectly fine to chuckle at human missteps and idiosyncrasies.

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FOR SALE: Green feed Barley Hay, approx. 200 ton. For more information & feed analysis, call 390-5507. 12-II

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Is there another way???

Looking to improve soil health? Reduce input costs? Get rid of the baler???

Winfred, Goliath, oats & Triticale for Swath Grazing

Decide for yourself if ... • Nutrient-Dense Forage Grazing • Swath Grazing • or Stockpiling Winter Forage will work on your operation.

Relay Mix 1 mo. after silage Oats w/ Ultimate Mix

Turner, Montana Legume Pasture

Are you ready to change the way your cattle are fed? Ask us about a custom mix for your region and goals.

Call us (406)379-2512 or visit www.KimmelRanch.com for more information.

Take advantage of early payment discounts! Save 7% by booking now! March 31st payment deadline! FOR SALE: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, SLE, Extended Cab, 379K Miles, Black Exterior, Dark Grey Interior, 4WD, 2 Door, Automatic Transmission, 6.0L V8 Gas Engine, Shortbox, Heavy Duty Grille Guard, A/C, Bedliner, CD, Cruise, Dual Climate Control, Power Locks, Windows, Mirrors, Steering Wheel Controls, Tilt, Trailer Hitch. Motor has engine tick and oil pressure issues, would make a good project, sold as-is. Call Scott at (406) 357-4201 or visit www. americangarage.net. 11-II

FOR SALE: 2016 GMC Yukon Denali, Pearl White Exterior, Tan Leather Interior, AWD, 4 Door, Automatic, 6.2L V8 Engine, 49K Miles, 3rd Row Seat, A/C, Backup Camera, Bluetooth, CD, Heated/ Cooled Leather Seats, Cruise, DVD, Fold-Flat Rear Seats, Dual Climate Control, Navigation, OnStar Equipped, Rear Entertainment, XM Radio, Sunroof, Tilt, TowHaul, Factory Warranty, HeadsUp Display, Power Folding Seats, Weather Tech Floormats and more! $49,985. Call Scott at (406) 357-4201 for more information.. 11-II

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Enjoying Everyday Life Joyce Meyer

Stop Doubting Your Dreams I remember the morning years ago when I was making my bed and I clearly heard God speak to my heart that He was calling me to teach the Bible to people all over the world. At the time, I was a housewife in Fenton, Missouri, and having a ministry like this didn’t seem likely. But God had a plan, and He’s brought it to pass over the last 40-plus years as I’ve learned to walk by faith that He would do what He said He would do. It didn’t happen overnight; it took time, effort and a determined decision to not give up when things were difficult. I can tell you from personal experience that it’s possible to fulfill God’s plans for your life if you have an attitude that says: “I’m going to trust God and believe what He says more than what I think or feel or what my circumstances look like!” Make Up Your Mind to Believe God works in our lives through faith, not doubt and unbelief. James 1:5-8 (NIV) says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.” It’s so important for us to understand this because we don’t want to live in situations where God can’t do anything because of our unbelief. When Jesus was ministering to people in His hometown of Nazareth, Matthew 13:58 (ESV) says, “He did not do mighty works there, because of their unbelief.” The good news is we can make up our minds that we’re going to trust Him, stand firm and remain steadfast in our faith. Learning from the Father of Our Faith Romans 4:18-21 tells us about how Abraham believed he would become “the father of many nations” even though it didn’t seem possible, naturally speaking. Verse 18 says, “In hope he believed…” even though he had no reason whatsoever to believe he and Sarah, his wife, would have a child because at this stage in life, they were beyond their childbearing years. Verses 19-21 (ESV) say, “He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah’s womb. No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.” These scriptures show us that Abraham considered his circumstances— he was impotent and Sarah was barren—but he did not waver in his faith in God. Instead, “he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God.” To defeat doubt and unbelief, we need to face our circumstances but not focus on them. When doubt is coming against us, we need to praise God and remember who He is and the other victories He’s given us in our lives. Make It Practical The simple way to do this is by talking about God’s goodness and the things He’s done for you, not just your problems. Set your mind and keep it set to walk by faith, trusting that God has something good in store for you. Don’t try to figure everything out or do something about a situation you can’t do anything about. Do what you know to do and believe that God will take care of the rest. It’s especially important to spend time meditating on the Word of God during these times. There are so many great scriptures that will line up your thoughts and words with God’s heart. Here are a few… • Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths” (ESV). • Romans 8:37 “In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us” (ESV). • 1 Peter 5:7 “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you” (ESV). I want to encourage you to trust God’s love for you. Keep standing in faith for His will to be done and keep pressing on, one day at a time, doing what He’s showing you to do. Put your hope in Him to do something good in your life and confidently expect it, because with God on your side, all things are possible!

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For more on this topic, order Joyce’s four-CD series Sit, Stand, Walk, Run. You can also contact us to receive our free magazine, Enjoying Everyday Life, by calling (800) 727-9673 or visiting www.joycemeyer. org. Joyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc. She has authored more than 100 books, including Battlefield of the Mind and Unshakeable Trust: Find the Joy of Trusting God at All Times, in All Things (Hachette). She hosts the Enjoying Everyday Life radio and TV programs, which air on hundreds of stations worldwide. For more information, visit www.joycemeyer. orgPlease note: The views and opinions expressed throughout this publication and/or website are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Joyce Meyer Minis

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Continued from page 8... The Market Price v. The Value of Gain The market price may have been $1.71 per pound, for a set of steers, but that doesn’t mean that the 30 pounds they may have gained due to deworming was worth $1.71 per pound. In fact, reviewing market reports for Valentine, NE in October, the value of the additional 30 pounds was between 30¢ -$1.20/pound depending on the actual weight of the animal. The value of gain is a much better measure of the true value of production than market price. If you don’t know how to calculate the value of gain, watch this: The Cost of Inputting The cost of the input may have been $7.85 per cow, but what about the cost of the inputting? In order to drench the drench, feed the feed or implant the implant, you need labor (overhead costs) and equipment and facilities (capital expenses). The idea that, “I’m out there anyway,” or, “It doesn’t cost anything if I do it myself,” is a dangerous lie we’ve been telling ourselves for generations. In pushing productivity, we’ve made ranching even more capital intensive and physically exhausting. It’s Harder to Select for Low-Input Cows Two animals grazing side by side can have different susceptibilities to parasites. How can you ever possibly identify and select for animals that are less susceptible to parasites if we deworm all of the animals? When we support the herd with inputs, we make it impossible to select replacements from the animals that would be productive without inputs. Parasiticides Kill More Than Parasites Thinking that deworming only impacts worms in the cow is naive. It is well documented that some dewormers impact dung beetles and other organisms essential to effective nutrient cycling. Nutrient cycling and pasture fertility can be drastically improved when there is an active population of dung beetles and other organisms. The increase in carrying capacity due to these organisms can far exceed the value of gain realized by deworming. I’m not suggesting that people eliminate all inputs, but low cost production models are usually more profitable than high input models. If you are Ranching For Profit you need to weigh the true value against the actual cost of inputs when deciding whether or not to use them.6522

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