Wednesday was just another busy day at the feedyard. Plenty of cattle going through the processing barn receiving vaccinations and ear tags. The cowboys were putting off their morning pen riding as long as possible by quizzing the Vet during his monthly visit. Here I am running around like a chicken with my head cut … Continue reading Why Do We Care?
From the Ground Up – JBS
Today's livestock business is made of many different levels, businesses, specialties, and organizations. All too often, people use these differences against one another, and try to separate themselves from the crowd. I found this interesting spotlight from BEEF Magazine. In an interview with the magazine JBS USA President and CEO hits on a few important … Continue reading From the Ground Up – JBS
Life at the Feedyard
Pies! Have I told ya’ll how much I love pies? Coconut cream, pecan, chocolate, cherry, pumpkin; my list of favorites goes on and on. As a kid, I was always tagging along when my father went to the cattle auctions so I have great appreciation for those great sale barn cooks out there. Still every … Continue reading Life at the Feedyard
Technology Upgrade: EID Tag Reader
At our feedyard we handle many groups of age and source verified cattle. Good News: This is a great program that is gaining momentum and increasing guaranteed premiums for producers. Bad News: This is just another set of paperwork and thought processes I have to go through as a receiver in the feedyard.I remember just … Continue reading Technology Upgrade: EID Tag Reader
The Face Of Food Production
Factory Farm. Big Ag. Corporate Agriculture. CAFO. These are just a few of the terms used by those who oppose large business agriculture in today's food production. Let's face it, agriculture is made of many different farms, ranches, and operations, none of which are exactly the same. Some may be owned by families, others by … Continue reading The Face Of Food Production
A Woman who works with Cattle
I'm sure you have heard about the Animal Scientist who made a huge splash at the Emmy's the other night. Who would have thought a film about a woman who works with cattle and is known for her work with slaughterhouses and feedyards would make it to the big screen with such commotion? Here is … Continue reading A Woman who works with Cattle
Let Us Fix This Consumer – Ag Disconnect
It really should not surprise me or disappoint me by now when I hear someone criticizing food production. After all of the blows and punches consumer groups have taken at crop and livestock producers over the past couple of years, one would think we would have the thick skin to tolerate it. But still I … Continue reading Let Us Fix This Consumer – Ag Disconnect
A Day at the Feedyard
Labor Day weekend for most is filled with memories of family and friends gathered around the water or a BBQ soaking in the last days of summer. For many of us in production Agriculture, those memories also include getting around early to finish the chores before going off to the party. This is how it … Continue reading A Day at the Feedyard
Feedyard Update
What do you call a cow with a twitch?Can you believe that summer has passed and September is already here? My, how time flies when you are having fun, or in my case, staying busy. I have been doing most of the receiving and processing tasks lately because we are short handed at the feedyard. … Continue reading Feedyard Update
Big or Small, We All Produce Food!
It's all the new food craze. Buy Local! Go to the farmer's market! Meet your local farmers! Stay away from big company food products! Go organic! Stay away from Antibiotics and Hormones! I think someone missed the point. Getting to know who produces your food is a great thing! Buying from farmer's markets and supporting … Continue reading Big or Small, We All Produce Food!