The Little Drummer Boy. It is one of the most beloved Christmas carols of all time. The story of the little boy who had little to give the new baby except to play his drum. He played that drum the best he could. He gave his best. Do we give our best daily with what … Continue reading Give My Best
Home Sweet Ranch
Got moved into the new house this week. Its a weird feeling to have a house all to myself. And my horse has a paddock to herself. And Pistol has acres to roam (when she decides to stay around the house). Pistol seems to be warming up to the pen after I found the whole … Continue reading Home Sweet Ranch
Work on that Book Shelf in 2011
If you are anything like me, I find the long nights of winter a great time to catch up on some reading. I have quite a stack of books that seems to have accumulated lately, but I am doing a number on it. I am a confessed John Grisham fan and just finished his latest … Continue reading Work on that Book Shelf in 2011
Top 5 in 2010
2010 is headed out the door and 2011 is on its way. When I started the "I am Agriculture Proud" Facebook group, I had no clue by the end of the year the group would have over 4,400 members and I would be writing daily for this blog. It is still weird that people actually … Continue reading Top 5 in 2010
On the Move Again….
Tomorrow I will pretty much finish up my move to Prattsville. Almost all of my things are gathered in one place, my horses will be with me again, and I can finally set up in a house all to myself. No more college roommates. No more plastic furniture. It will be great to be living … Continue reading On the Move Again….
Wordless Wednesday: Feeding Stock
Being home on the family operation means helping catch up on the to-do list and helping dad feed the cattle. Its a cold, sometimes messy job, but someone has to keep feed in front of these cattle. Forage is the major diet for our cattle. Most of the forage sources in our area grow only … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: Feeding Stock
Wordless Wednesday: Working Stock
Pistol had her first introduction the ranch this week. After a few leaps out of the bed of the truck, she finally gave in to the ride and learned to enjoy and explores the sights around the auction barn and the pastures. She best get used to the surroundings because we will be here for … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: Working Stock
The Rusty Horse (and Rider)
There is something to knowing that I am back home in Arkansas for a while. It's great to be back at home, visiting family, eating the great food, but especially getting to work with my stock again. Pistol is cowarding at all of the new sights and sounds. Sometimes I think that dog is too … Continue reading The Rusty Horse (and Rider)
Tour of A Beef Processing Plant
Ever wonder where your food is harvested and processed? Have you ever taken action to learn more about that process? It is an interesting experience to say the least. When I took a tour of a beef harvest plant in Amarillo, it was the magnitude of the operation and safety protocols in place that caught … Continue reading Tour of A Beef Processing Plant
Southern Drought Conditions
No matter where you may travel, the locals will marvel at the rapid changes in weather by saying, "That's *Arkansas* Weather for ya!" Fill in the ** for your current location and you will hear that statement often. A year in weather changes it certainly has been here in the South. Comparing the 2009 and … Continue reading Southern Drought Conditions