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 … Continue reading Dystocia: The Challenge
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 is … Continue reading Where is the Mud?
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 … Continue reading Post-Calving: My Dirty Job
Time of Feeding Influences Time of Calving
At our ranch, I spend each morning driving through the pastures, hoping not to find a cow that has had trouble calving in the middle of the night. It is a situation that keeps many a livestock producer up late at night and restless when sleep does come. The last thing we want is one … Continue reading Time of Feeding Influences Time of Calving
Good Horses To Ride
This evening I took out on my horse for a workout ride; just covering some ground and riding fence lines. I have heard it time and time again, the worst day on a horse can be the best day on the ranch. And I will tell ya right now, there is much truth to that. … Continue reading Good Horses To Ride
Paula Deen Impersonation
I crack up every time I watch this ya'll! Gotta love the butter. I sure hope this warms up the day for ya'll!
Radio Show Interview
Recently, I took time to do an interview with Pam Fretwell and the Consumer Ag Connection radio show. Pam does a great job sharing the stories of farmers and ranchers with consumers in large urban areas across the country. This is a great way to connect consumers with those who produce their food. Be sure … Continue reading Radio Show Interview
Calving Season: Labor of Love
Calving is one of my favorite seasons on the ranch. I was reminded of this on Sunday morning as I watched young calves buck and run against the backdrop of a wonderful sunrise. Our snow-laden and cold weather have given way to a much more welcome warming trend this week; much better conditions for calving … Continue reading Calving Season: Labor of Love
My Valentines
Just thought I needed to mention that took good care of my Valentines today! Happy "I Heart BEEF" Month from this Arkansas Cattle Rancher! (Oh yeah, don't worry. I sent Anna-Lisa a package last week!)