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
Wheat Fields Before and After Harvest
Wheat harvest finished up on the farm here in Middle Tennessee in the last few weeks. I was stuck in the office and didn't have the opportunity to capture the actual harvest on the farm. Last Tuesday, I invited a custom wheat harvester to share her story on my blog. Here is a photo of … Continue reading Wheat Fields Before and After Harvest
Thankful Thursday: Friendly Beef
This is my last week working at the research center in Middle Tennessee. Soon I'll be headed home for Christmas and then Knoxville to begin classes in January. (Still looking for a place to live once I get there, in case ya know someone...) This week I've been covering at the bull barn so others … Continue reading Thankful Thursday: Friendly Beef