Ranch Raised – Episode 133

April 20, 2022 Administrator 0

As I said yesterday, we are in the middle of weaning fall calves, so I thought I would explain a little further. We have two herds of cattle that calve at opposite times of year.

Ranch Raised – Episode 132

April 19, 2022 Administrator 0

Balancing that parent and ranch life this time of year can be challenging. Yesterday was a perfect example. My husband and I were back and forth and all-over weaning fall calves. The girls were on their own to get their own projects done and keep themselves occupied and out of trouble.

Ranch Raised – Episode 130

April 18, 2022 Administrator 0

Many gardeners in the Midwest will hold true to folklore and plant their potatoes today. But in the bigger picture, America’s potato farmers have a big job ahead of them because Americans love their potatoes!

HOT BARN REPORT: R-Calf USA Friday with Karina Jones

April 15, 2022 Administrator 0

You and I all know that drought is only partially to blame for the massive US cowherd liquidation. Lack of profitability is not getting near enough attention. In 2020 –2021 we lost another 1000 cattle feeders, mostly those independent types that set the cash market. This was not due to drought, this was absolutely due to having no more chips to put in the middle, financially they had to fold.