Reserve Champion Rate of Gain Market Calf
Kevin Ford had a repeat for 2010!  Congrats!
This calf also had a 2nd in class finish in the Heavyweight division.
His Durham Red steer gained 4.058 pounds per day!
With an ending weight of 1571 lbs.
This calf’s carcass weight was 1006 with a dress percentage of 64%
More carcass information to follow.

 Champion Soybean Field for 2010
Kevin Ford exhibited the top soybeans judged in the field.
Exhibitors were asked about genetics,
management, and rotations
Judges also looked at how the crop
was growing in the field.
Congrats Kevin!
       


Feeder Bull/Steer Class

Kevin Ford finished 4th in the Feeder class—very tough class this year against some of the top club calf producers in the state!Our TPS Coronet Leader 21st sired calf had his first outing!Look for him at the 2010 Iowa State Fair!

  
 

October 30 and 31, 2010 at the farm

an Excellent selection of
Heifer and Steer calves will be offered.
Great Cow and Show Prospects.

Goodie bags for everyone and drawings for Gift Cards
Remember our Show Incentive Program!—You buy and show our calves—you get $$$ from us!

  
   
     
TPS Coronet Leader 21st  X  Shadybrook Presto 73G  Bull Calf
 Saskvalley Pioneer X  Six S Leah 55L  Heifer Calf
 


Our Pasture Jewels of the farm!  Two great ET calves this spring!   
Watch for us possibly on the Show Trail this summer with these calves and others!
We are really excited about all of the great calves we will offer in our Fall Sale 2010—keep watching for more details!

More Pictures of calves will be posted soon!

  
   
Looking Forward to 2009
 

Embryo Packages Available

Grade 1 Embryos are ready for your Spring Breeding Program! 
Embryos are by Muridale Buster 14K  and our farm super cow—JV Sugar Red

  
 
 
 
 
Are you ready for something different?  This outcross will give you calving ease, great maternal traits, muscle and efficiency. 
Sugar is a very low maintenance cow that is passing this on to her calves.  Heifer and bull calves from these embryos will have the potential to become top producers in your herd!


Embryos are available in any quantity. 
We will work with you to arrange pregnancy guarantees on quantities ordered over 3.   

Embryos are priced at $100.00 each

Six or more are priced at $80.00 each.
 
Ford Family Shorthorns
 Doug, Emily, Kenton and Kevin Ford
1497 285th St.
Fontanelle, IA 50846

Cell: 641-344-6100
E-Mail: fordfamilyshorthorns@gmail.com
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