This week's featured profile story comes from the Sandhills of Nebraska. I have communicated with Cora on Facebook for some time now and her photos and posts always catch my eye. Here is a short message from Cora explaining why she and her family are proud to be a part of Agriculture! My husband and … Continue reading Meet Cora White
Ranch Scenery
Have you ever wondered where you can find some of the greatest views on Earth? Farmers and Ranchers have the greatest seats in the house. Did you know that more than 70% of our nation's wildlife can be found on farm and ranch lands? That's right, not only do our farmers and ranchers conserve and … Continue reading Ranch Scenery
The REAL Life
Google "Real Life" and your results will include something about computer lingo and links to Christian ministries. When you change that search to "Real Housewives" you get results for television shows about housewives from New Jersey, Orange Beach, Atlanta, and even New York City. But this REAL Housewife will not be found in the house, … Continue reading The REAL Life
If I ever get back to Amarillo…
...It'll be a long, dusty drive. The dust sure is kicking it around here. No, it's not just from the cattle feedlots that some blame for the dust. Rather there is dust blowing from every spot there is bare soil. The wind is kicking it and the humidity is low here in the Northwest corner … Continue reading If I ever get back to Amarillo…
First week in the feedlot!
Someone forgot to tell me about that part of the deal. I have only been working in my new job at the feedlot for one week and I have not stopped learning. Northwest Texas is awful close to the “No Man’s Land” of Oklahoma, and it sure seems like things run at just a slower … Continue reading First week in the feedlot!
Let’s Talk Ag
Last week I challenged my AgProud followers to talk about agriculture with at least three other people they met in their communities. If we are going to be a part of the Agriculture community, sharing our story when opportunity knocks at our door is something we should always be prepared to do. I thought I … Continue reading Let’s Talk Ag
Let’s Talk Cattle
Last week I challenged my AgProud followers to talk about agriculture with at least three other people they met in their communities. If we are going to be a part of the Agriculture community, sharing our story when opportunity knocks at our door is something we should always be prepared to do. I thought I … Continue reading Let’s Talk Cattle
Cowboy Wisdom
"There's an old saying, that Cowboys live poor and die rich. I am more inclined to think it's the Cowboy's definition of wealth that makes him what he is. I don't reckon you could call Cowboyin' a career. The pay's not great, there are no pension plans, no unions, no benefits, and early retirement is … Continue reading Cowboy Wisdom
Food For Thought
We may hear all sorts of things about food production and how our food gets to the table. But did you know that American Agriculture has such an impact on the globe? Every person and everything today is impacted by Agriculture. Have you taken time to thank a farmer today?
Care for your Livestock
Here is something a little more interactive for you. How would you fill in these blanks about livestock care? Our family values the care of our animals. When we move calves, we _____________ I believe that animals deserve to be respected & on our family farm we do this through _____________ We protect our animals … Continue reading Care for your Livestock