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
Dry Conditions Drying Up Business for Cattle Farmers
Watch out! I HERD on the news tonight that my dad "spends his life surrounded by these beautiful females!" Haha, no he's not in trouble, but my dad was featured on the Little Rock ABC news tonight in a story featuring the struggles cattle farmers are having with recent and long-term dry weather conditions. Be … Continue reading Dry Conditions Drying Up Business for Cattle Farmers
Cow Efficiency Topic of Cattlemen’s Meeting
Nothing beats a meal of good bbq and good conversation with older cattlemen from the area. The one place to find such a thing is at a County Cattlemen’s meeting. I have always enjoyed traveling to these meetings across Arkansas with my dad. Our family’s cattle auction gives him a pretty good excuse to visit … Continue reading Cow Efficiency Topic of Cattlemen’s Meeting
Cattlemen’s Meeting Roundup
Staying involved in the community is an important part my life, sometimes this includes spending a Thursday night shootin to bull with a room full of aging, gray-haired men, swappin stories over a meal of steak and taters. Just want any 23-year-old (23, that's weird to say) wants to do with his life! Actually, that's … Continue reading Cattlemen’s Meeting Roundup
Water Supplies Become Issue For Livestock
Not only are the forage and hay supplies affected by this dry weather, but water supplies for livestock remain a concern. In Southern and Southwest Arkansas many creeks and ponds are drying up quickly, leaving nothing more than mud or a dry creek bed. Many cattle producers are able to provide a fresh supply of … Continue reading Water Supplies Become Issue For Livestock
Tuesday AgNews Buzz
Everything is kinda going through my mind while I'm listening to a Texas Country music show with my buddies from Dalhart. So, I really couldn't settle on a topic for today's post. However, I have had several links shared with me online in the last few days, so why not cover the buzz? PETA takes … Continue reading Tuesday AgNews Buzz