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Staying close to home
Jack and Joe (not their real names) have been the best of friends since childhood, even though they are both looking at 40 in the rearview mirror. They both farm…
The arrival of spring
Earlier this week I was really starting to look forward to spring garden planting. Today, I am back to shivering inside my winter coat. Spring weather, Arkansans are ready for…
Keep meat “in”
Agriculture, just like every other industry, is not immune from politics or politicians. Don’t get me wrong, there are many great supporters of agriculture in public office, but it only…
Staying close to home
Jack and Joe (not their real names) have been the best of friends since childhood, even though they are both looking at 40 in the rearview mirror. They both farm…
Keep meat “in”
Agriculture, just like every other industry, is not immune from politics or politicians. Don’t get me wrong, there are many great supporters of agriculture in public office, but it only…
Hauling water
Among the many disasters and catastrophes that occurred around our farm, during the record-setting cold spell of February, the water line between the well house and barn froze solid. The…
Sometimes you just gotta be a cowgirl
If you do not know who Dale Brisby is, you should certainly look him up on social media. His hilarious videos from his Texas Radiator Ranch and various rodeos are…
Thank you, farmers
It’s finally March, and the official start of spring is just days away. Like most of you, I am glad to get the winter months behind us, especially the brutal…
Things are coming up a little short
About three years ago, I switched the breed of bulls that I use on my cow herd. My cows, even though they are various colors, are all “English” breeds, and…
Thank you, farmers
It’s finally March, and the official start of spring is just days away. Like most of you, I am glad to get the winter months behind us, especially the brutal…