You might be an #agnerd if... You look for facts about local agriculture each and every time you travel. Turns out I'm not the only one who showed up to this week's conference with this interest. Resulting from a blog post from Janice Person, I joined several other farmers and ranchers across the country, and … Continue reading Agriculture Swap Meet – ACFC11 (Giveaway)
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
Heat and Drought Affect Cattle Production
Can you believe it's already August? Time flies when you're having fun. Things on the ranch have been fun, but I've been staying busy as well. Here's a short vlog about things on the ranch including the heat, dry weather, water and hay problems. How are things in your neck of the woods as we … Continue reading Heat and Drought Affect Cattle Production
Photo Friday: Hay Season Fun
Not much of a Photo Friday this week. There's been some long hours in the hay field and a bit of time on the brushhog as well. Unfortunately this has included plenty of time with breakdowns, being covered in grease. We've just 1 more field to cut to finish up the first round of hay … Continue reading Photo Friday: Hay Season Fun
A Steer, is a Bull, is a Cow: Cattle Production Gets Trichy
So I really wish I could embed this video, but ya'll will have to take a gander on Today's THV's website. Can you point out the simple terminology mistake in this report that left me chuckling all afternoon? By the way, steers can't breed cows. This month after the Arkansas State Vet issued an emergency regulation requiring … Continue reading A Steer, is a Bull, is a Cow: Cattle Production Gets Trichy
Drought to Deluge – Arkansas Flooding
Two feet of water. That's all it takes in a month's time to turn barely knee deep ponds into raging rivers, and the river bottoms into giant lakes covering needed Spring pastures. April was a crazy month for Arkansas weather. So far in the state we've had 43 confirmed tornadoes (total annual average of 26!) … Continue reading Drought to Deluge – Arkansas Flooding
Photo Friday: Feral Hogs
Thank goodness its Friday! On Fridays I will post a photo from the ranch and discuss the subject. Take a gander and see if you can tell me what we are looking at… It's been said that Arkansans go "Hog Wild," especially during football season, but these razorbacks are no laughing matter. Feral hogs are … Continue reading Photo Friday: Feral Hogs
Bottle Calf Cash
This weekend I told ya'll about my latest bottle calf and asked for a vote of your favorite name. Looks like his name will be Cash (The Man in Black). Thank ya'll for the over 100 votes and I have to give credit to the "other" names that were submitted (Lucky, T-bone, Sue, Oscar, and … Continue reading Bottle Calf Cash