The comment that started it all: I'm from a family farm with cattle, horses, and on occasion a few pigs, chickens for our own freezer. I've also worked in large cattle feedlots in different parts of the country. Farmers (both large and small) I've worked with all care about providing a quality life for their … Continue reading My highlight of 2012: CNN Eatocracy
Cow giving birth to twins [Video]
Calving is my favorite event to occur in ranch life. No doubt about it. I've written about the good and bad during calving season. There's nothing that compares for me. That probably has something to do with how I ended up going to college studying Reproduction Physiology. I found this video of a cow giving … Continue reading Cow giving birth to twins [Video]
Family and Farming will persist through the Arkansas drought
A special Thank You to @Urban Magazine from Fort Smith, Arkansas for featuring my story and insight on this year's drought and its impact on the farming community. Be sure to check out the original story and leave a comment on the @Urban Magazine website. Ryan Goodman is tracking the extreme drought from his home … Continue reading Family and Farming will persist through the Arkansas drought
Isaac brings rain, worries and relief for Arkansas drought
Hurricane Isaac's approach to Arkansas and the Midwestern states couldn't be more of a blessing. These areas are in great need of significant rainfall. My thoughts go out to those affected by the significant flooding and wind damage on the coasts of Mississippi and Louisiana. Even though some forecasts are calling for up to 8 inches … Continue reading Isaac brings rain, worries and relief for Arkansas drought
Photo Friday: Green grass and happy cows
It's taken all summer, but we finally have some mud in the pasture. The grass is bright green, and the cows are happy. It doesn't take long to remember the drought that encompasses so much of the country though. I'm in Arkansas today and seeing first-hand the worst of the drought in the cattle pasture. … Continue reading Photo Friday: Green grass and happy cows
Effects of 2012 drought on corn after the rain
Can you believe we're already on the second week of August? Classes for kids here in Tennessee have already begun and my University classes start in a few short weeks. But for now, I'm actually headed home to Arkansas for a few days. I'll get a hands-on look at some of the worst drought seen … Continue reading Effects of 2012 drought on corn after the rain
CBS News covers Arkansas drought – Respond with comments
No matter how hard we (farmers, ranchers, others within the agriculture community) may try to share our story with the world, there will always be haters. That would be those folks who have made up their minds about agriculture based on their first impressions from anti-agriculture groups. We have a long road to travel in … Continue reading CBS News covers Arkansas drought – Respond with comments
Arkansas Drought forcing ranchers to sell off cattle
As the drought conditions in Arkansas continue to worsen, farmers and ranchers watch their fields turn brown and water sources shrink. A few weeks ago, I shared a few photos from my family's fields on CNN. Despite more numerous spotty showers, this week's drought monitor update shows the drought only intensifying in Arkansas and across … Continue reading Arkansas Drought forcing ranchers to sell off cattle
Impact of drought through farmers’ voices on CNN
As if the impact of drought hasn't been enough, agriculture has had it rough in the eyes of the media during the past few years. With groups like PeTA and HSUS drumming up emotional topics and images with poultry and pork farming, it has been tough for farmers to get a positive voice in the … Continue reading Impact of drought through farmers’ voices on CNN
Praying for rain in the Arkansas drought
How does drought impact cattle farmers and ranchers? This report from the Arkansas drought shares a few examples. This article was originally published July 18, 2012 on CNN Eatocracy. Click here to see all of my CNN articles. Praying for rain in the Arkansas drought This year’s drought has been rough across much of the country. All … Continue reading Praying for rain in the Arkansas drought