So I took a road trip this weekend. Jumped in the truck and headed toward New Mexico. Little did I know I would end up in Trinidad, Colorado. We're working on fixing the fact that I think too much. I always have everything planned out in my head. So it was something new for me … Continue reading Road Trip: Trinidad, Colorado
Hog Farm Tour
Taking a look at previous posts, I realized I have been short on information about pork producers. Well, it is about time I fix that. This week I would like to share with you a video from the Illinois Farm Bureau Youtube Channel. This video gives viewers a tour of a hog farm with 3rd … Continue reading Hog Farm Tour
Wordless Wednesdays: Way Back When
This week I decided to take a look at a few photos from back home in Arkansas. There is nothing like growing up in the hot, humid, and sticky summers on the ranch. It was a place where there was never a dull moment and there were always cattle to feed. Oh to be that … Continue reading Wordless Wednesdays: Way Back When
(Not) A Laughing Matter
Do you ever have those days where you really hope there is no one watching? The days where you slip and fall in the mud or do something so stupid you can do nothing but laugh at yourself. I seem to have those days occasionally. Those times are what really make life bearable when things … Continue reading (Not) A Laughing Matter
Finally Unpacked
Is it just me or does it take longer to unpack every time you move? I have been in Dalhart for a lil over two months now and just got all the boxes unpacked a put away. I know what you're thinking, "Geeze that boy is SLOW!" Well, yeah you might be right, or it … Continue reading Finally Unpacked
Responsibility in Cattle Feeding
I was surfing YouTube this week and found a page for Animal Agriculture Alliance: a great organization that is working to share the stories of animal agriculture and the people who are involved in producing your meat products. The AAA site led me to this video about a family cattle feeding operation in Nebraska. Anne … Continue reading Responsibility in Cattle Feeding
Wordless Wednesday: County Line
"We sure saw a lot of miles, never even crossed that county line." More great song lyrics that gave me the idea for this week's AgProud (Not-So-Wordy) Wordless Wednesday post. Dalhart is a town split between Dallam and Hartley counties in the Texas Panhandle, so I cross the county line every single day. I live … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: County Line
AgProud Challenge 8/2
August is finally here! That means we're on the downhill slope toward fall and only a few months away from Christmas. That thought might give you a lil relief from the heat that has been sent our direction this week. It going to be weird this month not having to return to classes for the … Continue reading AgProud Challenge 8/2
Montana For Real
I'm obviously a fan of blogs written by farmers and ranchers and back in April I stumbled upon this post about badger holes big enough to swallow a young calf. It is safe to say that I was hooked and as I read through the many previous posts I great enjoyed the candid shot at … Continue reading Montana For Real
Cattle Stockyards
"The stockyards, its my backyard, that's where I grew up" These lyrics from the Casey Donahew Band mention the "bricks of Exchange" and that's just the place where you'll find the world's largest cattle stockyards (Yeah I know Casey Donahew talks about Fort Worth, but that's not my point). This past June the Oklahoma City … Continue reading Cattle Stockyards