We recently dined with friends and among the many conversations, they asked how often we were bringing a new bull into the mix. “Well, not very often”, we replied. “In fact, we are taking a stab at producing our own bulls.” Their reply, “What? You can do that?” I believe … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Her future will be spent on the grill
Recently someone said to me, “Why don’t you just breed her and take her to the sale barn? You’ll get more for her.” Well, that’s true but let me give some background information on the cow numbered 806; she’s being culled because she didn’t bred back during the set breeding … Continue reading
Blessed in 20 seconds
Our farm truck rarely leaves the farm. Usually its only to fuel it up for use on the farm. Hence the term farm truck. Anyway, that’s why I was out and about in the burgundy beast this afternoon and this is when my blessings started stacking up. The truck died … Continue reading
Shedding nicely, heavy with calf
The girls are shedding out nicely and are heavy with calf. We manage our breeding season to calve within a sixty-day time frame and when the available forage supply is of good quality. During this time leading up to calving, the cows are on some of our best pasture. Good … Continue reading
Large, sweet strawberries
Its not my green thumb producing these large, sweet berries. I’d like to take the opportunity to plug Ted DeLozier of Brunswick, Missouri. We’ve purchased asparagus starts and strawberry and blackberry plants from Ted. He provides a good product and good customer service. Contact Ted at 613 Bonds Drive, Happy … Continue reading