Do a google search for Agriculture Blog and you'll return a long list of great agvocates sharing the story of food production around the globe. During the past few years this trend has really taken hold, but we still have a long row to hoe in closing the gap between consumers and their food sources. … Continue reading My Favorite Agriculture Blogs
Learning Something New: Artificial Insemination
It's a 3 hour drive back to the house, across the Tennessee River and on highways unknown. Maybe it's enough time for my fingers to thaw and feet to warm. After standing in the cold barn with snow cover all day, I'm mighty glad to remember the thermals and thick socks. I learned a new piece … Continue reading Learning Something New: Artificial Insemination
My Job, Better Than Vacation
Not sure who, but someone once said "My day job is better than your vacation." Pretty sure they were talking about my life. The past week has been quite a workout for myself, Pistol, and Grulla. We've been gathering bulls for the end of breeding season. Everything has been pretty smooth with the exception of … Continue reading My Job, Better Than Vacation
Video: Animal Welfare on Ranch
The following video is about real animal welfare on farms and ranches across the country. Response to Mercy for Animals, Animal Cruelty video from a Texas Dairy.
Why Do We Care?
Wednesday was just another busy day at the feedyard. Plenty of cattle going through the processing barn receiving vaccinations and ear tags. The cowboys were putting off their morning pen riding as long as possible by quizzing the Vet during his monthly visit. Here I am running around like a chicken with my head cut … Continue reading Why Do We Care?
The Face Of Food Production
Factory Farm. Big Ag. Corporate Agriculture. CAFO. These are just a few of the terms used by those who oppose large business agriculture in today's food production. Let's face it, agriculture is made of many different farms, ranches, and operations, none of which are exactly the same. Some may be owned by families, others by … Continue reading The Face Of Food Production
Antibiotic Use: No Easy Solution
Bacteria are becoming resistant to Antibiotics so we need to ban ALL antibiotic use in food animals.We have all heard those lines. But livestock producers realize there is no simple answer. ALPHARMA Animal Health has a new way of communicating the "Straight talk about antibiotic use in food animal production" called "For the Record." This … Continue reading Antibiotic Use: No Easy Solution
Reverse Barbeque
Happy Labor Day everyone. To many across the country this is a long weekend to celebrate the closing of summer; where many families get together for a party, have some BBQ and enjoy some great food. But for the people who produce that food, there is no rest. Today is just another day on the … Continue reading Reverse Barbeque