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?
Oh! The Places You’ll Go!
It may be a Dr Seuss classic, but when I received that book for graduation in May, I began to consider the places I have already been, where I am and the places I still have yet to go. My work in the cattle business has been quite a blessing in my life. Despite the … Continue reading Oh! The Places You’ll Go!
Oh! The Places You’ll Go!
Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go. It … Continue reading Oh! The Places You’ll Go!
Paul is Ag-Thankful
Farmers are often focused on market prices and staying profitable. Getting a good price for your product is the only way to stay afloat in the agriculture business. Decisions are made concerning the best time to plant, the best time to wean, the best practices to stay viable. We are farmers. We are producers. It … Continue reading Paul is Ag-Thankful
Kathy is Ag-Thankful
This blog post is written by cattle veterinarian Kathy Swift (@cowartandmore) I grew up on my parents’ 100 registered Holstein cow dairy farm in Northern Virginia. Cattle have been a part of my life since I can remember and I started showing them when I was eight. I also recall at age 12 deciding I … Continue reading Kathy is Ag-Thankful
My Dog Pistol
Not as catchy as Skip or Spot, but when I picked her up in Stillwater for my birthday this year, the name just seemed to fit. Now that I have "Pistol", the next step is to find "Pete." Maybe my Oklahoma State fans are the only ones who will get it?Since Pistol is bred to … Continue reading My Dog Pistol
Nutritional Value: The Calculations
In a recent conversation on Twitter, an interesting topic arose questioning the value of feeding cattle on grass or grain. So instead of looking around on the internet Answers sites or taking second-hand info off someone's website, I looked up the information myself, with a little help from Anna.Cattle nutrition is a complex subject and … Continue reading Nutritional Value: The Calculations
Heather is Ag-Thankful
I am ag-thankful because it has provided generations of my family with an unprecedented way of life we love dearly, and work hard to preserve for future generations. I am thankful to be a rancher because it’s what I love to do more than anything in the world, and very few people get to do … Continue reading Heather is Ag-Thankful
The Campbells are Ag-Thankful
This is a repost from Jent's Front Porch about why her family is Thankful for Agriculture. After sitting her family down one night, she asked why each member of her family is thankful for their life in Agriculture. It's a great exercise to go through with your family and reflect on why each is thankful … Continue reading The Campbells are Ag-Thankful
Ryan is Ag-Thankful
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This is a great chance for every one to look back and remember our founding fathers that worked so hard to settle this country we now call home. So thankful for that first time to sit around the table with family and friends to give thanks for a bountiful harvest; what we … Continue reading Ryan is Ag-Thankful