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Garrett Mattox replied to Jeff Caldwell's discussion USDA 'microloans' -- anybody use them?

"Being a beginning farmer who has limited resources I honestly think that this would really be a good idea for those like me to pursue. I know it would help me better my operation by allowing me to acquire more land, expand my herd number, and…"

Feb 5

Garrett Mattox posted a photo

Mattox Farms

My favorite calf for the year

Sep 7, 2012

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Garrett Mattox commented on Kari Hollman's status

"If you dont want it send it to So. IL."

Jun 23, 2012

Garrett Mattox posted a status

"At state Convention being recognized for my American Degree"

Jun 12, 2012

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Garrett Mattox commented on Nick Zumbragel's blog post Finishing Dairy Bull Calves.

"Friends of mine do this and from what ive been told and have witnessed, dairy steers take longer than a beef steer to finish out. They get them when they are less than a week old and they keep them for just a lil over a year."

May 8, 2012

Garrett Mattox posted a status

"American Degree interviews for Illinois today. On my way to Springfield now"

Apr 16, 2012

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Garrett Mattox liked Tony Eickman's discussion the truth about gestating stalls

Apr 13, 2012

Garrett Mattox was featured

Congratulate them!

Feb 15, 2012

Garrett Mattox replied to Jeff Caldwell's discussion Headed to the Machinery Show

"I will be down Friday morning."

Feb 15, 2012

Garrett Mattox replied to Kari Hollman's discussion Pregnancy Checking Cattle

"Im not sure if there is or not. I will call my rep and find out and let you know."

Feb 1, 2012

Garrett Mattox replied to Kari Hollman's discussion Pregnancy Checking Cattle

"I've sleeved cows before and it is easy. Last year I found a company that tests the blood of the cows for increased protein levels. Its so accurate that you can test the cows thirty days post breeding. You can take the samples out of the tail…"

Jan 31, 2012

Garrett Mattox replied to Kari Hollman's discussion Cattle Nutrition

"I feed a mix of soybean hull pellets, corn gluten and a little corn with it. That and they have all the hay and mineral they can consume."

Jan 25, 2012

Garrett Mattox replied to 3mily's discussion Texas Longhorn or Santa Gertrudis?

"I raise Angus cattle and have been showing since I was little. The Angus are good cattle and are easy to handle. Ive had really good luck in the ring with Angus cattle."

Jan 18, 2012

Garrett Mattox posted a status

"Gonna save some money and buy a bull"

Jan 12, 2012

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Garrett Mattox posted a status

"Decided to take a couple weeks off for Christmas and the new year."

Dec 23, 2011

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Garrett Mattox posted a status

"Decided im goin to wean the first of the year breed back the cows about the first of Feb."

Dec 13, 2011