I wouldn't call myself a Civil War aficionado, but I have always been intrigued by the era. The antebellum plantation houses, with large columns, and huge trees have always caught my eye. And of course the shift in the ranching lifestyles that occurred shortly after the war. Names like Nathan Bedford Forrest, Robert E Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Ulysses S … Continue reading The Battle of Spring Hill
Hockey and Farming?
Saturday I had the awesome opportunity to attend my first every ice hockey game. My uncle came over to Nashville for the weekend and we went to the Nashville Predators game against the Montreal Canadiens. We had seats four rows up from the glass pretty close to the net. I compared it to a basketball … Continue reading Hockey and Farming?
Country Classroom in Maury County Tennessee
Today is World Food Day: My daily work involves production agriculture, bringing food from pasture to plate. Part of my work includes sharing my passion of cattle production with others who may not have that opportunity on a daily basis. Learn more about Agvocacy efforts throughout my blog. Thank a farmer for the food on … Continue reading Country Classroom in Maury County Tennessee
Tennessee Agriculture Facts: Tobacco
Since my move to graduate school, I am learning a lot about Tennessee agriculture. One of them is tobacco. Although tobacco is slowly easing its way out of the immediate area, the red tobacco barns are still standing. These days many of them make good hay barns. During my trip to Houston County a few … Continue reading Tennessee Agriculture Facts: Tobacco
Arrival of Fall in Tennessee
Not sure about your neck of the woods, but Fall has arrived in Middle Tennessee. On the research station, we made it down to 34 degrees both Saturday and Sunday morning, with a light frost on Saturday. It was chilly as highs only reached the 60s, so there was good excuse for an extra cup … Continue reading Arrival of Fall in Tennessee
Cow Efficiency Topic of Cattlemen’s Meeting
Nothing beats a meal of good bbq and good conversation with older cattlemen from the area. The one place to find such a thing is at a County Cattlemen’s meeting. I have always enjoyed traveling to these meetings across Arkansas with my dad. Our family’s cattle auction gives him a pretty good excuse to visit … Continue reading Cow Efficiency Topic of Cattlemen’s Meeting
Photo Friday: Weaning Calves on the Ranch
Another one of my favorite seasons in ranch life: Weaning Time! Besides the fact that I have 85 cows standing outside my house bawling for their calves, it is perfect weather to open the windows and let the fresh air in. Mornings this week have been dropping down into the mid-40s and low-50s; perfect weather … Continue reading Photo Friday: Weaning Calves on the Ranch
Jack Daniel On The Rocks
Last Saturday @cowgirljesse came down from Lexington, Kentucky and we traveled to the Jack Daniel’s distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Established in 1866, Jack Daniel’s is the oldest registered distillery in the United States. Tours are given every day, and let me first say, NO there were no samples given because Moore County, Tennessee is a … Continue reading Jack Daniel On The Rocks
Working On The Bull Test
Many of my favorite memories as a kid include working with my dad. One in particular is a trip made to the Oklahoma State Bull Test Station Spring Sale. We had a 32’ stock trailer loaded up with bulls and headed back home. Just as we drove onto I-40 at Shawnee, we had a flat … Continue reading Working On The Bull Test
Tennessee Livestock AgFacts
One day, never been East of Memphis. Then BOOM, next day I'm livin in Middle Tennessee. Today completes my first week at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center just south of Nashville. We've got a good Bull Test station running here along with several other cattle projects. I'm really looking forward to my time … Continue reading Tennessee Livestock AgFacts