I have seen just about everything Arkansas weather has to offer the ranch today. Tornado warnings, rain, hail, wind, floods, 30 degree temperature swings, lightning, and now sun! Everything but snow and fire. Guess I could light a match and shave some ice and fix that problem.As soon as I steped out the door this … Continue reading Tornadoes, Tack, and Laundry
Ground Beef Omelets Recipe
Hope ya'll had a chance to check out last week's Recipe Giveaway. I have a freezer full of ground beef and am looking for a few new recipes to spice up the diet. There were many great entries, check out the comments section of that post, and feel free to keep submitting your favorites. Today's … Continue reading Ground Beef Omelets Recipe
Ranching With The Family
Take 2:07 to watch this video from Montana Stockgrowers Association (Facebook) about the Martinell Family and what ranching means to them. There are 3 generations on the ranch working together, what a blessing that must be. Many of us do not have the opportunity to pass on land to future generations, but we do have the … Continue reading Ranching With The Family
Recipe Giveaway
So I went to visit my dad on Sunday and help him with the cattle chores after I finished mine that morning. It was great to see part of the family and spend some time with em. Before I left dad was sure to throw an ice chest in the bed of my pickup. It … Continue reading Recipe Giveaway
Every Thing Depends on Rain
After the weatherman said something about getting rid of the rain, it made me think of a few posts I have done in the past. "If we don't have rain, we don't have anything..."And just for fun, here's Luke Bryan's Rain is a Good Thing.So get out there today and enjoy the rain, because it … Continue reading Every Thing Depends on Rain
Distracted Driving
The grass may be green and the temperatures getting warmer, but we still have a few herds of cattle eating hay. We kept our 3 year-olds in a smaller pasture because they needed a closer eye during calving and all of our bulls are in smaller traps, so there's still a few bales to feed. … Continue reading Distracted Driving
Bits on Life
Found a magazine clipping when I was cleaning out the pickup yesterday. It's got a photo of a horse on it, so I'm gonna assume it was a Western magazine of sorts. Thought it worth sharing.Take charge of you attitude; it is, in fact, your attitude.No one makes it alone.Be courteous to everyone.Hear both sides … Continue reading Bits on Life
From One Set of Chores to the Next
Sunday ended up being a busy day. I finished all of my chores on the ranch by 11, drove 2 hours, and helped my dad with his chores. It was great to spend some time with him and feed cattle up there. Some unexpected rain moved in late, and on my drive back the interstate was white with … Continue reading From One Set of Chores to the Next
Soggy Ranch Saturday
It's a soggy Saturday. All morning it was foggy and drizzly (if that's even a word...) And everytime I got out of the pickup to tag a calf it seemed to drizzle even more. Now that I am inside catching up on records, the sun is trying to shine. Go figure! Captured this photo in … Continue reading Soggy Ranch Saturday
Toss the Farmers’ Markets?
Take a minute to read a portion of this article I found from a grass-fed cattle producer who wants to move past the local, farmers' market movement. A challenging view into the local food movement. So, I can say that I want to see my pork in Price Chopper, because behind the veil of the … Continue reading Toss the Farmers’ Markets?