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10/29/2026

Before We Worry About the Next Generation, Let’s Brag on Them a Little.

Pour your coffee, Texas. There’s some good news worth passing around this Thursday.

Texas students have been making their mark at the National FFA Convention, and the results deserve attention.

Troy brought home a national championship in Agricultural Communications. Katy earned a national championship in Meats, and Klein Cain earned one in Poultry. Shallowater finished runner-up in Agricultural Issues Forum, while Bangs earned Gold in Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems.

Take a minute to think about the range of skills in that group.

Communicating clearly. Understanding food production. Working through mechanical problems. Studying an issue well enough to stand in front of people and explain it.

Those are skills our farms, ranches, businesses, and communities need.

And behind every result is work that never makes the announcement. Practice after school. Another revision. A teacher giving up an evening. A parent figuring out transportation. A student learning to take correction, try again, and follow through.

As a father and a third-generation Texas rancher, that gives me hope.

I want our young people to have opportunities to build something of their own. To discover that being dependable matters. That working with your hands and using your mind belong together. That agriculture has room for a good mechanic, a sharp researcher, a capable business owner, and someone who can tell the producer’s story.

These students are already finding their place.

So congratulations to the competitors, their ag teachers, their families, and the communities cheering them on. Every student who earned the chance to represent Texas deserves a little hometown pride.

At Little Concho, we believe caring for the next generation belongs right alongside caring for the land God has entrusted to us.

Who’s a student, teacher, FFA chapter, or 4-H club in your community doing something worth celebrating? Tell us below. Let’s give good news a little more room today.

Little Concho Land & Cattle Company

10/29/2026

Today’s Fractional Reflections & Ramblings from the Ranch to the Boardroom

“Who rescued us from the authority of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of the Son of His love,”
Colossians 1:13 LSB

There’s a difference between finding your way out of trouble and having someone come rescue you.

Paul understood that distinction when he wrote to the believers in Colossae. Writing in Greek, he used words describing deliverance from one authority and transfer into another kingdom. The early Christians lived under Roman rule, where authority and allegiance meant something. Paul wasn’t talking about changing governments. He was explaining what God had done through Christ.

We didn’t negotiate our way out of sin or earn our freedom through good works. God rescued us through His Son.

I think about that this Thursday morning, and about something Papa taught me without ever making a sermon out of it.

Growing up on that ranch west of Eden, I learned there were things you could handle with a little hard work, patience, and determination. A broken fence, a stubborn gate, or a pasture full of mesquite. But I also learned there were situations where you needed somebody stronger, wiser, and more capable than yourself.

Knowing the difference wasn’t weakness. It was wisdom.

That’s stayed with me through marriage, raising three children, building businesses, and years of leading technology teams through some pretty demanding situations.

In business, we’re expected to have answers. Solve the problem, manage the risk, protect the customer, and keep everything moving. There’s nothing wrong with responsibility or hard work. But somewhere along the way, we can start believing everything rests on our shoulders.

It doesn’t.

Christ didn’t rescue us so we’d spend our lives trying to prove we deserved rescuing.

He gave us a new place to stand, a new allegiance, and a reason to live differently.

That ought to change how we treat our spouses, raise our children, lead our employees, serve our customers, and respond when somebody tests our patience before we’ve finished that first cup of coffee.

My challenge this Thursday: Before you try to take control of everything in front of you, remember Who holds authority over your life.

Do your work well. Love your family. Give people grace. Stand firm in what’s right. And trust the Lord with what you cannot control.

Papa left me a legacy of hard work and faith. My responsibility is to carry it forward, making sure the next generation knows the One who rescued us all.

Have a blessed Thursday, friends. Open your Bible today and read Colossians 1:9–14. There’s a whole lot of hope packed into those few verses.

The Wired Stockman
Faith, Family, Ranching & Leadership

10/28/2026

THE NEXT GENERATION OF TEXAS AGRICULTURE ISN’T WAITING FOR TOMORROW. THEY’RE ALREADY GETTING TO WORK.

Good Wednesday morning from Little Concho!

We’ve talked quite a bit lately about cattle markets, conservation, feed costs, and the challenges facing Texas agriculture.

But this morning, I want to turn our attention to something every bit as important.

The young people preparing to carry it forward.

Right here in Johnson County, our FFA and 4-H students have a busy stretch ahead.

Godley FFA has a Leadership Development Event Invitational at Tarleton State University on October 30. Johnson County 4-H is also listing upcoming youth activities, including its Friendship 4-H Prospect Show on November 7.

Across Texas, FFA chapters are preparing for district and area leadership competitions throughout November.

These students are doing a whole lot more than showing livestock.

They’re learning public speaking, agricultural advocacy, teamwork, decision-making, recordkeeping, responsibility, and how to stand in front of people and explain what they know.

Some will become farmers and ranchers.

Others will become veterinarians, welders, agricultural lenders, teachers, engineers, mechanics, business owners, or leaders in industries we haven’t even imagined yet.

And every one of those paths matters.

I grew up appreciating the lessons that came from working the land and watching older generations do things the right way.

My Papa understood something I believe is still true today.

You don’t build the next generation by simply telling young people to work hard. You give them opportunities, teach them what you know, and trust them with responsibility.

That’s what good agricultural education programs do.

And behind these students are ag teachers, Extension agents, parents, grandparents, volunteers, and local businesses investing their time and resources.

They deserve recognition too.

So here’s what I’d like to do.

Let’s give our local FFA chapters, 4-H clubs, and high school agricultural programs some recognition!

If you’ve got a student preparing for a competition, working on an SAE project, raising a show animal, building something in the ag mechanics shop, or earning an award, tell us about it.

Drop your school, chapter, or club in the comments.

Burleson, Joshua, Godley, Alvarado, Cleburne, Grandview, Keene, Crowley, and our neighboring Texas communities, we’d love to hear what your young people are accomplishing.

Because the future of agriculture isn’t just something we need to talk about.

It’s something we need to encourage, teach, and invest in right now.

God bless our students, their families, and the educators helping them grow.

Little Concho Land & Cattle | Little Concho Farms

Faith • Family • Land • Livestock • Legacy

10/28/2026

Today’s Fractional Reflections & Ramblings
From the Ranch to the Boardroom

There’s a difference between carrying responsibility and believing you have to carry it alone.

Paul wrote to the believers in Ephesus about standing firm in their faith. In Ephesians 6:18, after describing the armor of God, he reminds them to remain prayerful, watchful, and persistent, not just for themselves, but for one another.

“praying at all times with all prayer and petition in the Spirit…” Ephesians 6:18 LSB

Paul’s original Greek emphasizes continual dependence on God. Prayer wasn’t the last resort after everything else failed. It was part of how believers stood firm through opposition and uncertainty.

Isaiah 41:10 carries that same reassurance. God told Israel not to fear because He was with them, promising strength, help, and His sustaining hand. Those words were first spoken to His covenant people facing an uncertain future, but they still remind us of God’s faithfulness.

I think about my Papa and the years he spent teaching me about life on that ranch west of Eden. He knew what it meant to work hard, carry responsibility, and face things he couldn’t control. A man could mend a fence, tend his livestock, and prepare for tomorrow, but he couldn’t command the rain to fall.

That takes both humility and faith.

Some days our responsibilities look a little different. We’re dealing with a struggling employee, a frustrated customer, a project behind schedule, or decisions that affect families and livelihoods.

Other days the hardest responsibility is simply being patient with the people we love.

I’ve learned that leadership isn’t having every answer. It’s knowing when to listen, when to act, when to ask for help, and when to trust God with what remains outside our control.

And prayer shouldn’t begin only when the pressure becomes unbearable.

It belongs in our mornings, our marriages, our conversations, our decisions, and how we treat the person having a harder day than we are.

Here’s my Wednesday thought: Before asking God to change the circumstances around us, maybe we ought to ask Him to shape the heart we’re bringing into them.

Pray for your family. Pray for your coworkers. Pray for the people making difficult decisions. And don’t forget the person who has made your own day difficult.

Sometimes that’s where faith gets put to work.

Papa taught me to do my part and do it well. Scripture continues teaching me whose hands ultimately hold tomorrow.

Have a blessed Wednesday, friends. Stay in the Word, and remember to lift somebody else up in prayer today.

The Wired Stockman

10/27/2026

TUESDAY EVENING | PENCIL IT OUT: THE CHEAPEST HAY ISN’T ALWAYS THE BEST BUY.

As Tuesday winds down and the cattle start settling in, here’s a question worth asking before winter feeding gets into full swing.

Are we buying the cheapest hay, or are we getting the most feed value for our money?

Those aren’t always the same thing.

A $50 bale might sound like a better deal than a $70 bale. But if one is lighter, has lower nutritional value, or ends up with more waste on the ground, that bargain may not be much of a bargain at all.

A few things are worth looking at before buying the next load.

Weight matters. A heavier bale may provide more usable forage, but moisture and spoilage matter too.

Quality matters. A forage test can help determine whether the hay meets your cattle’s nutritional needs or whether additional supplementation may be necessary.

Waste matters. Every pound trampled into the mud or spoiled in storage is feed you paid for but never got to use.

Your herd matters. A dry, mature cow doesn’t necessarily have the same nutritional requirements as a growing heifer or a cow nursing a calf.

My Papa’s generation understood that you had to watch your money just as closely as you watched your livestock.

Today, we’ve got forage testing, nutritional analysis, spreadsheets, and better management tools to help us make those decisions.

But the principle hasn’t changed.

Taking good care of cattle and taking good care of the ranch budget ought to go hand in hand.

Good stewardship isn’t about cutting corners. It’s about making informed decisions with the resources God has entrusted to us.

So before you buy that next trailer load of hay, take a little time to pencil out what you’re actually getting.

Sometimes spending a little more upfront saves quite a bit down the road.

Here’s tonight’s question: Do you buy hay primarily by the bale, by the ton, or based on forage testing and nutritional value?

Have a blessed Tuesday evening from our family to yours!

Little Concho Land & Cattle | Little Concho Farms

Faith • Family • Land • Livestock • Legacy

10/27/2026

Today’s Fractional Reflections & Ramblings
From the Ranch to the Boardroom

Some days, faith isn’t about moving mountains. It’s about finding the strength to take one more step when the road ahead isn’t getting any easier.

“Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12 LSB

James wrote to Jewish Christians scattered among the nations, many facing hardship, uncertainty, and opposition because of their faith. The original Greek word hypomenei speaks of remaining steadfast under pressure. Not escaping the trial, but enduring it faithfully.

And that promise of a crown? It’s not earthly recognition, wealth, or success. It’s the life God promises those who love Him.

Isaiah 41:10 adds another piece to that picture. God was reassuring Israel, facing fear and uncertainty, that He hadn’t abandoned His people. His promise was rooted in His presence, His righteousness, and His faithfulness.

Those passages weren’t written to promise us an easy Tuesday morning. They remind us who remains faithful when life gets difficult.

I think about my Papa and the years he spent working that ranch west of Eden. I watched him face drought, broken equipment, livestock problems, and days when the work simply wouldn’t cooperate. He couldn’t control the weather or make every problem disappear. But he could control how he responded, how he treated people, and whether he got up the next morning ready to do what needed doing.

That’s something I’ve carried into my own life.

Whether I’m working through a difficult technology project, making decisions that affect employees and customers, or sitting at the kitchen table trying to be the husband and father God called me to be, perseverance matters.

But here’s what I’m still learning.

Perseverance isn’t the same as stubbornness. And trusting God doesn’t mean sitting around waiting for Him to do the work He’s given us to do.

It means doing our part faithfully while recognizing that the outcome ultimately belongs to Him.

We can build complicated systems, manage enormous risks, and spend our days solving problems that didn’t exist yesterday. Yet some of life’s most important decisions still come down to patience, integrity, kindness, and knowing when to trust God instead of ourselves.

My Tuesday challenge, myself included: Whatever you’re carrying today, don’t let the weight of it determine how you treat the people around you. Give somebody a little grace. Keep your word. Do the next right thing.

And before the day gets away from you, open your Bible. Read James 1 and Isaiah 41. There’s more encouragement in those chapters than I can fit into a morning reflection.

Papa taught me a lot about enduring hard days. God’s Word continues teaching me where the strength to endure comes from.

Have a blessed Tuesday, friends.

The Wired Stockman

10/26/2026

MONDAY EVENING | EVENING CHORES. A BETTER TOMORROW.

There’s something about evening chore time that brings a little order back to the day.

The sun starts settling behind the pasture, the cattle are making their way toward water, and there’s usually a dog somewhere nearby making sure nobody forgets who’s really running the place.

But before we call it a day, there’s still a little work to be done.

Check the cattle. Make sure everybody is accounted for and nothing looks out of place.

Look over the water troughs. A small leak or a stuck float today can become a much bigger problem tomorrow.

Walk the fences and check the gates. It doesn’t take much for a loose wire or broken latch to turn into an unexpected adventure.

Make sure the feed, equipment, and supplies are ready for the morning.

None of those things sound particularly exciting, do they?

But that’s the thing about taking care of a farm or ranch.

It’s usually the little things done consistently that prevent the big problems later.

My Papa’s generation understood that better than most. You didn’t wait until something fell apart to start paying attention to it. You took care of what you had, worked with what the Lord provided, and tried to leave things a little better than you found them.

And that lesson reaches well beyond the pasture.

Taking care of your family, managing a business, raising children, or simply being a good neighbor all require the same kind of steady attention.

You show up. You do what needs doing. You take responsibility, even when nobody’s watching.

That’s not always glamorous, but it’s how good things are built.

Good stewardship isn’t just about the big decisions we make. It’s about the everyday responsibilities we’re faithful enough to handle.

So as Monday winds down, finish those chores, shut the gates, and take a moment to enjoy the sunset.

Thank the Lord for another day, for the work He’s placed in your hands, and for the people waiting on you at home.

Tomorrow will bring its own list.

Tonight, there’s something to be thankful for.

From our family to yours, have a blessed Monday evening!

Little Concho Land & Cattle | Little Concho Farms

Faith • Family • Land • Livestock • Legacy

10/26/2026

MONDAY MORNING | YOU CAN’T CONTROL THE WEATHER. BUT YOU CAN PLAN FOR WHAT IT COSTS.

Good Monday morning from Little Concho!

Here’s something worth putting on the calendar before October gets away from us.

On October 22, USDA’s Risk Management Agency reminded agricultural producers that several important insurance deadlines are approaching for the 2027 crop year.

And for Texas farmers and ranchers, this is a good time to review what protection your operation actually has.

Upcoming sales closing dates include November 20, November 30, December 1, and January 31. The deadline that applies depends on your crop, insurance plan, and location.

One option cattle producers and landowners may want to understand is Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance.

PRF uses a rainfall index to provide coverage against a lack of precipitation. It isn’t the same as measuring how much hay you produced or how many pounds your cattle gained.

That’s an important distinction.

A ranch can have good cattle, sound fences, and a solid management plan, but a dry season can still change the numbers in a hurry.

And insurance isn’t something we ought to evaluate only after a loss.

My Papa’s generation understood the value of preparing ahead, maintaining what you owned, and protecting what you’d worked hard to build.

Today, that same responsibility includes understanding operating costs, financing, and the risk-management tools available to agricultural producers.

Good stewardship doesn’t mean we can prevent every hardship. It means doing our part to prepare for the ones we can reasonably anticipate.

Before the next deadline, take a few minutes to talk with a licensed crop insurance agent. Ask what coverage is available, what it costs, how it pays, and whether it makes financial sense for your operation.

Don’t assume every date or policy applies to every ranch.

Here’s our Monday question:

What’s the biggest risk you’re planning around for 2027: drought, rising operating costs, livestock prices, or something else?

Have a blessed and productive Monday!

Little Concho Land & Cattle | Little Concho Farms

Faith • Family • Land • Livestock • Legacy

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