Sunday Morning Coffee
There is not a day on the ranch when I can walk outside and know what will come. The closest to a sure plan, especially during calving season, is to check every herd of cows and say I will go from there. Sundays are usually a slack day on the ranch. We work hard on […]
Kansas YFR Knows AgFacts
Since announcing my goal of collecting postcards from every state during 2011, I have received several cards and have learned much about Agriculture across the country. Jodi Termine (@jtgirl) took the opportunity to encourage Kansas Young Farmers and Ranchers to share a few facts about Kansas Agriculture. In her workshop at the YR&F meeting, Jodi […]
I am a Modern Farmer
I found this video on Facebook the other day and reposted it. Many others followed my lead and shared the video that tells about the work of modern farmers. This comment was posted on the link: That’s the old version. The new version needs to include stuff like; I need someone willing to go to […]
Prevention of Calving Dystocia
Here it is calving season, and in Arkansas so far we have had pretty decent weather. 60s and 70s with sunshine in February is nothing to complain about; granted we do have severe thunderstorms in the forecast. On Monday, I described the challenge we face with calving dystocia during calving season and how fetal rotation […]
Where’s the Water
As I drive down the dirt roads of Arkansas and Oklahoma, passing farms and ranches, I see fences that appear as old as the dirt itself. Often times, sections of these fence lines will be replaced by cedar trees, briar patches, and other brush. It is a common sight when fence and pasture maintenance has been […]
Wordless Wednesday: Caption Needed
In addition to my weekly ranch photos, this week I have included this first photo and need a little help with a caption. This was taken pretty much first thing this morning as Pistol and I were driving around looking for newborn calves in the pastures. Let me know what you can come up with […]
Postcards Get Edible
In case you missed it, I have a goal to collect postcards from all 50 states this year, along with learning facts about Agriculture unique to each area.I have posted most of the postcards I received on my Stamps, States, and AgFacts page. Take a look. There are some great facts on there. If you […]
Dystocia: The Challenge
Alright, today I started to write this long, informative post about dystocia in livestock and how much livestock producers dread these problems during birthing seasons. Instead, I will spare you the details and share with you why I find calving season such a challenge. Every morning I walk out the door, not knowing what the […]
Where is the Mud?
Just thought I would give ya’ll a sneak peak at my latest adventure in sharing the story from the ranch. You can now find my posts on the AgWeb blog. It’s all about my Ranch Ruminations: thoughts, ideas, and suggestions straight from the pasture. No better place to do my “ruminating”, check it out. Where […]
Post-Calving: My Dirty Job
Mike Rowe may have his own show where he gets to do a different Dirty Job every week, but do not worry, here on the ranch I can run into some rough stuff as well. This job though was definitely not the most pleasant. So be ready. I have pulled out the books for this […]