Calving season has come and gone and it looks like the Bryans are in the bull business again. Just as last year, we have all bull calves with the exception of one heifer. This is the first year that we have calved through triple digit temperatures, however the girls are … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Bull for sale
ERB Lee 1001 is our daughter’s bull. He is a two year old, virgin bull that we have been keeping in reserve for our own use. Born and raised on our farm, his diet consists of grass and a mineral supplement. ERB Lee 1001 has been fertility tested by … Continue reading
Peaches into pie filling
Elizabeth and I have finished turning nearly a bushel of peaches into pie filling. Each Wednesday in July, the Amish community near our farm sells peaches along with their usual variety of produce. These peaches are grown right here in our home state of Missouri. This year I purchased about … Continue reading
Fewer flies
I’ve noticed considerably fewer flies on the cattle this season and am trying to pin point the reason. I’ve narrowed it down to these few. We’ve changed our salt mix to a custom blend that includes vinegar and garlic. As the cattle sweat they secrete these components which are distasteful … Continue reading
The weather has taken control
The weather has taken control of my daily schedule. Today marks day 8 with temperatures in the triple digits and heat advisories; the same is forecasted through the weekend. I feel like I need to wipe my brow just thinking about it. So, instead of drinking coffee and reading my … Continue reading