Can you believe it? 4th of July is here and gone! Happy Independence Day America! I've been in the office all summer it seems. In between headaches, I've had the awesome opportunity to attend a number of field days across the great state of Tennessee. There are some great cattlemen in this state. It's a shame … Continue reading 4th of July already? My mind needs a break!
Happy 4th of July!
Happy Independence Day! I hope ya'll are enjoying the day and celebrating with friends around the grill. If you're in a drought area please be considerate of your neighbor's dry fields and crops. A little respect goes a long way. Don't start a fire. If you ever meet me in real life, you'll more than … Continue reading Happy 4th of July!
Wheat Fields Before and After Harvest
Wheat harvest finished up on the farm here in Middle Tennessee in the last few weeks. I was stuck in the office and didn't have the opportunity to capture the actual harvest on the farm. Last Tuesday, I invited a custom wheat harvester to share her story on my blog. Here is a photo of … Continue reading Wheat Fields Before and After Harvest
Arkansas Drought Worsens, Impacts Livestock and Crops
Arkansas was on the fringes of the 2011 drought that impacted much of Texas and Oklahoma. Cattle farmers culled a little deeper than normal, but most were able to retain the majority of their herds. However, this year things have not been kind to Arkansas cattle producers. The state started off on a dry note, … Continue reading Arkansas Drought Worsens, Impacts Livestock and Crops
Tifton 85 Bermuda is a safe hybrid, GMO adverse effects not verified
Earlier this week a frenzy began in the media and on social networks when a CBS affiliate in Austin Texas incorrectly reported that a genetically modified grass releasing cyanide gas and caused cattle deaths. I wrote a brief post describing the condition known more commonly as prussic acid. The news station has since clarified the … Continue reading Tifton 85 Bermuda is a safe hybrid, GMO adverse effects not verified
Guest Post: Custom Wheat Harvesting
Wheat harvest has completed here on the farm in Middle Tennessee. The wheat seeds are harvested and the straw has been baled for winter bedding in the bull barns (More on this tomorrow). But how was it harvested and where did all of the equipment go? Across much of the country, row crops like wheat … Continue reading Guest Post: Custom Wheat Harvesting
Texas cattle died while grazing – Prussic acid information
There's been much concern about GMO bermudagrass killing cattle after reports from Austin, Texas this weekend claimed genetic modification of the grass caused a fatal release of cyanide gas. Don't go crying "GMO kills" until you have done some research. (More detailed information on the difference between GMO and Hybrids here)Bermuda grass has many hybrids … Continue reading Texas cattle died while grazing – Prussic acid information
Cody James Men’s Boot Review and Giveaway
There's nothing better than the smell of fresh leather, right? When I'm walking down the street and pass boot shop, the smell always stops me in my tracks. Boots are a part of who I am, they're with me every where I go and have so many stories to tell if they could talk. And … Continue reading Cody James Men’s Boot Review and Giveaway
USFRA – Food Dialogues in Hollywood
The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) is an organization working to improve the dialogues between agriculture and our customers to answer questions about how we raise our food. They can be found online, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. There's always a good list of topics to be found on the Twitter hashtag #foodD. There is … Continue reading USFRA – Food Dialogues in Hollywood
Wordless Wednesday: Sitting with the cows
How about an actual Wordless Wednesday for once? Well, as close as I can get. I start each Monday this summer in the pasture, taking photos of cows. Yep, it's true. It's a tough job, but someone has to do it. Can ya think of a better way to start the week? I sure can't. … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: Sitting with the cows