Several people have asked how I come up with ideas for blog posts and how I am able to blog 3, or even 5 days each week. One simple answer is diversity. I change-up my post subjects and styles, utilizing a variety of mediums for posts. I also use daily experiences for post topics and … Continue reading Better Blogging: How to use videos in Agriculture
Do farm signs mislead customers? What else are we missing?
One of the first things noted when I began my blogging efforts back in 2009, was the fact that so much is taken for granted in the way of knowledge and experiences when sharing my story of ranch life. Over the past few years, I have received so many questions asking me to explain what … Continue reading Do farm signs mislead customers? What else are we missing?
CBS News covers Arkansas drought – Respond with comments
No matter how hard we (farmers, ranchers, others within the agriculture community) may try to share our story with the world, there will always be haters. That would be those folks who have made up their minds about agriculture based on their first impressions from anti-agriculture groups. We have a long road to travel in … Continue reading CBS News covers Arkansas drought – Respond with comments
Arkansas Drought forcing ranchers to sell off cattle
As the drought conditions in Arkansas continue to worsen, farmers and ranchers watch their fields turn brown and water sources shrink. A few weeks ago, I shared a few photos from my family's fields on CNN. Despite more numerous spotty showers, this week's drought monitor update shows the drought only intensifying in Arkansas and across … Continue reading Arkansas Drought forcing ranchers to sell off cattle