Hey, ya'll, hope this finds ya doing well and enjoying a bit of warmer weather this week. Pistol is really catching on to the whole ranch life thing. She's got her eye on every cow as we drive around each pasture checking in the mornings. She is loving calving season and can't wait to give … Continue reading Vote For Pistol in Farm Dog Contest
Ranch Snow Day: Giving Thanks
I have the privilege of much time in the tractor with all of the snow we are receiving this winter. When our winter grass is covered in snow and the mercury drops, cattle eat much more hay than normal. All of this time in the tractor leads to catching up on all the current music. … Continue reading Ranch Snow Day: Giving Thanks
I Heart BEEF
Happy I Heart BEEF month. To celebrate take your loved one out to enjoy some heart healthy, lean beef.Learn more about Beef and how it fits into a healthy diet at Beef, It's What's For Dinner
Why the Cowboy Code Is Not Frivolous
"A man’s got to have a code, a creed to live by, no matter his job." -- John Wayne The other day the Montana State Senate passed SB 216 sponsored by rancher and Senate President Jim Peterson. The bill is simple and direct and it doesn’t cost the taxpayers a dime. SB 216 would adopt … Continue reading Why the Cowboy Code Is Not Frivolous
Ranch Snow Day: Calving Heifers
Yesterday I took you through the first half of my day in the snow storm. Several inches of snow were falling on the ground, I found myself with a prolapsed cow who wanted me on the other side of the fence, and hours behind in getting things done around the ranch. I promised a more … Continue reading Ranch Snow Day: Calving Heifers
Ranch Snow Day: The Prolapse
We have heard it time and time again, "No farms or ranches closed today due to winter weather." Farmers and Ranchers must brave any and all weather conditions to care for and feed livestock. But how often do we hear what happens during those days? It is very difficult to get work done and document … Continue reading Ranch Snow Day: The Prolapse
Wordless Wednesday: Calving Season Begins
Sorry, not many photos this week from the ranch. I spent half of the week out with the flu, so I was just doing the chores and heading back to bed. BUT we have started calving season. Here is our first bundle!
Now, Where is that Clutch?
If you have been on a tractor lately, you probably know the clutch has pretty much been rendered useless by those new transmissions. As a kid, my family had several newer tractors, but my dad made sure I learned how to drive that ole rugged Massey before anything else. Drive a few rounds on that … Continue reading Now, Where is that Clutch?
Winter on the Ranch
Big News Folks: We are expecting another 9+ inches of snow in Arkansas again this week! Is it just me or does it seem like the weather forecasters have just started hitting "copy and paste" from the Alaska menu? My brother was complaining because there was an inch of snow on the road Monday morning … Continue reading Winter on the Ranch
Ranch Ruminations
Check out my latest venture in sharing stories from the ranch. Farm Journal has invited my to share my "Ranch Ruminations" with everyone on their AgWeb blog. Check out my first post about how technology affects my life on the ranch and let me know what ya'll think. Have any topic suggestions? Let me know.