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
Youth Livestock Skills Competition
Earlier this week I told ya about all of the fun we had in the show ring at the Tennessee Junior Livestock Expo, but there was another competition at the event. Raising and showing livestock involves many more skills outside of the show ring. This includes subjects like health, nutrition, handling, and of course knowing … Continue reading Youth Livestock Skills Competition
Cattle at the Tennessee Junior Livestock Expo
Last week was a busy one for the cattle show folks here in Tennessee. We were in Murfreesboro, TN all week for the first week of the 41st annual Tennessee Junior Livestock Exposition (web, Facebook). Week 1 is all about the cattle. Week 2 is all about the sheep. It was a busy week for those … Continue reading Cattle at the Tennessee Junior Livestock Expo
4th of July already? My mind needs a break!
Can you believe it? 4th of July is here and gone! Happy Independence Day America! I've been in the office all summer it seems. In between headaches, I've had the awesome opportunity to attend a number of field days across the great state of Tennessee. There are some great cattlemen in this state. It's a shame … Continue reading 4th of July already? My mind needs a break!
AgProud: Nashville Certified Organic Farmer
If there's any group of farmers that relies on independent and local marketing in today's food trade, it's organic and local farmers. Today I feature Delvin Farms, an organic producer from Nashville, Tennessee. One of the great things about agriculture and food in this country is that we are able to afford food choices. Although … Continue reading AgProud: Nashville Certified Organic Farmer
AgProud: Tennessee Dairy Farmer Ryan Bright
Today my month-long series takes us to Philadelphia, Tennessee, visiting with 5th generation dairy farmer Ryan Bright. We're celebrating the diversity of Agriculture by visiting with farmers, ranchers, and consumers from across the country and asking why they're proud to be a part of Agriculture. Why are YOU Agriculture Proud? I was at the grocery … Continue reading AgProud: Tennessee Dairy Farmer Ryan Bright
I Am Agriculture Proud
National Agriculture Day - What does it mean to you? My role in Agriculture has changed a bit since this time last year. In 2011 I was staring down the nose of some rank Brangus momma cows as I tagged their newborn calves. Day in and out I found myself in the middle of a … Continue reading I Am Agriculture Proud
We Back Pat – Women’s Basketball Fighting Alzheimer’s Disease
This is "We Back Pat" Week. During the week of January 15-22, SEC member institutions will support the Pat Summitt Foundation Fund during their home basketball games. If you follow Women's NCAA Basketball, I am certain you've heard of Tennessee Coach Pat Summitt. For 38 seasons Summitt has led the Lady Vols from the sidelines in over … Continue reading We Back Pat – Women’s Basketball Fighting Alzheimer’s Disease
Photo Friday: Merry Christmas
Well guess Christmas weekend is here and everyone will be a few pounds heavier when we make it to next week. I'll be at home with the family and traveling Arkansas to see a few friends. Reckon I'll be taking the week off from blogging and see ya'll in 2012 from Knoxville, TN. Go Vols! … Continue reading Photo Friday: Merry Christmas