It is Finally Friday and I wanted to share some awesome food with ya'll today. During my short time in Texas, I found their fondness for putting peppers in everything, and even eating peppers by themselves. You may already know about these Stuffed Jalapenos, but they are pretty much awesome, so I have to share … Continue reading Stuffed Jalapenos
Back to the Chores
Being back on the ranch is great, but its not all fun and games. We have many cattle to feed, calving season starts next month, and we have some pasture management to catch up on. Lucky for me, doing the chores on the ranch include some of my favorite things in life - hanging around … Continue reading Back to the Chores
Reminder of Ranch Life Blessings
"There's no place like home. There's no place like home." Haha, home is not Oz, nor is this Kansas any more. Despite living 2 hours from my stomping grounds, I still feel like anywhere in Arkansas is home compared to living in Texas or Wyoming. Just being around all of the trees, hills, and cattle … Continue reading Reminder of Ranch Life Blessings
Cowboy Wisdom
There's an old saying, that Cowboys live poor and die rich. I am more inclined to think it's the Cowboy's definition of wealth that makes him what he is. I don't reckon you could call Cowboyin' a career. The pay's not great, there are no pension plans, no unions, no benefits, and early retirement is … Continue reading Cowboy Wisdom
Work on that Book Shelf in 2011
If you are anything like me, I find the long nights of winter a great time to catch up on some reading. I have quite a stack of books that seems to have accumulated lately, but I am doing a number on it. I am a confessed John Grisham fan and just finished his latest … Continue reading Work on that Book Shelf in 2011
Top 5 in 2010
2010 is headed out the door and 2011 is on its way. When I started the "I am Agriculture Proud" Facebook group, I had no clue by the end of the year the group would have over 4,400 members and I would be writing daily for this blog. It is still weird that people actually … Continue reading Top 5 in 2010
Wordless Wednesday: Feeding Stock
Being home on the family operation means helping catch up on the to-do list and helping dad feed the cattle. Its a cold, sometimes messy job, but someone has to keep feed in front of these cattle. Forage is the major diet for our cattle. Most of the forage sources in our area grow only … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: Feeding Stock
The Rusty Horse (and Rider)
There is something to knowing that I am back home in Arkansas for a while. It's great to be back at home, visiting family, eating the great food, but especially getting to work with my stock again. Pistol is cowarding at all of the new sights and sounds. Sometimes I think that dog is too … Continue reading The Rusty Horse (and Rider)
Tour of A Beef Processing Plant
Ever wonder where your food is harvested and processed? Have you ever taken action to learn more about that process? It is an interesting experience to say the least. When I took a tour of a beef harvest plant in Amarillo, it was the magnitude of the operation and safety protocols in place that caught … Continue reading Tour of A Beef Processing Plant
Southern Drought Conditions
No matter where you may travel, the locals will marvel at the rapid changes in weather by saying, "That's *Arkansas* Weather for ya!" Fill in the ** for your current location and you will hear that statement often. A year in weather changes it certainly has been here in the South. Comparing the 2009 and … Continue reading Southern Drought Conditions