(Don't forget to read part 1 first and continue to part 3 in the series.) In case you missed out on Monday... I took a quick trip to Petit Jean Mountain last week to visit with other Arkansas Young Cattlemen about becoming better leaders in our community. Daren Williams from NCBA came down and shared a … Continue reading Advocating for the Beef Community (Part 2)
I Have a Beef with Chicken – Labor Day 2011
Yes it's true I have a "beef" with chicken. It's Labor Day, grilling season is wrapping up, and unless you're a hardcore griller you'll soon be swapping the grill for the oven. Temps here in Arkansas will be in the 70s for much of the week with lows in the 50s! I get to wear … Continue reading I Have a Beef with Chicken – Labor Day 2011
Why do farmers and ranchers castrate cattle?
Why do farmers and ranchers castrate cattle? There can be many welfare and management reasons behind the use of castration in cattle. Castration also comes to mind when I think of the neighbors' traveling bulls. When it comes down to it, farmers and ranchers use this as a tool for management. Why would you castrate … Continue reading Why do farmers and ranchers castrate cattle?
Beef Stuffed Pepper Recipe
Here's the second of my Ground Beef recipes, and it was hard to choose. Last time I included a great breakfast/supper recipe with the Ground Beef Omelets. Today I wanted something simple, an "all in one" meal. So I have something easy, tasty, and nutritious. How does having your grains, veggies, and protein all in … Continue reading Beef Stuffed Pepper Recipe
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
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
AgProud at Arkansas Cattle Auction
My family's owned and operated cattle auction in Searcy, Arkansas is AgProud because we help small producers in our area be better cattleman. We assist them in selecting marketing options for their cattle, choosing replacement cattle that best fit their operation objectives, and learn better management etchniques, like scheduled vaccination programs, to produce a better … Continue reading AgProud at Arkansas Cattle Auction