Current Newsletter

NO RAIN!

Can you believe this weather? It's almost like spring! I did see an encouraging report that looked back on historically dry Decembers. It stated that a dry December does not necessarily indicate the next few months will continue dry. We can hope this proves true this year...right? Well, at least we can take advantage of the nice days and get some of our spring stuff done early. If it isn't raining it might as well be nice, huh?

4-H AND FFA

We are already getting requests for show feeds and supplies! We will be getting in 4-H whites, hats, scarves, etc., in the very near future, so if you need any of these items we should have them available. Also, we have included the Show Master Start to Finish lamb feed and Show Master Calf Finisher in our offering of show feeds.

RABBITS, GUINEA PIGS!

We are now stocking rabbits and guinea pigs for pets! We started carrying rabbits about a year ago, and it has gone well, so now we are adding guinea pigs. We have a directory of mostly 4-H and FFA members who sell different breeds, so if you have a particular request...just ask, and we'll try.

WE HAVE TO TALK ABOUT HAY

As most of you know by now, hay is in relatively short supply this year. We won't discuss the reasons why in this newsletter, but instead let you know what we have. I feel we have done remarkably well with the variety and quality of what we have to offer. We have a good supply of nice Alfalfa, Orchard Grass, Mountain Grass and Teff Hay. We also have Oat Hay available, and Rye Grass. Although it isn't the nicest Oat and Rye, many horses are doing just fine on it. In the pipeline is some excellent Three-Way Grain hay, and nicer Rye Grass that will come with a higher price tag as well. Honestly, at the beginning of the hay season I did not think we would have all these choices available here in January/February, so I am quite pleased that we do. The grain market is somewhat stable for now, which allows us to offer some pretty attractive sales...look for them!

BYE, BYE 2011!

I have done reasonably well not writing "2011" on checks, etc., this year...how about you? Down to business, 2011 ended up being a very good year for us at Higby's. Our retail sales actually set a new record! We feel very good about this, especially in light of what is going on in the retail world. We realize that any success we experience is because of you...THANK YOU!

We are planning a customer appreciation day in late spring, perhaps late May/early June. Some of the ideas being tossed around include a dunk tank. Scott, Victor, and yes...I, would be the targets! Scott is starting to work out now! You know this wasn't our idea! Anyway, we plan to make it fun and have some great sales, so watch for more info!

Thank you again for your continued business,
Roland