Ranch Raised

If spring was a color it would be green and there is no doubt that right now spring greens are popping up in gardens across America. As the days warm up and we all turn to being more active and outside, it is natural that we all pivot from those fall and winter comfort foods to lighter eating fair. [READ MORE…]

As I look around our communities, they are abuzz with spring activities. And while I am a master homebody, ranch hermit, having kids active in these activities forces me to step up. [READ MORE…]

Like many this wind has me sort of beaten and battered. Personally, I am having a hard time finding the will to work in my garden. [READ MORE…]

To be honest, I have to admit, it has been a rough few weeks for many farmers and ranchers across the Midwest. [READ MORE…]

This time of year we are all looking for those classic spring flavors and sides. Asparagus has got to be one of those iconic veggies that I think of this time of year. Long stalks of tender greens grilled on the side of a juice steak. Leftovers thrown into pasta dishes or with other roasted veggies. And who doesn’t like pickled asparagus as a change of pace? [READ MORE…]

Karina Jones is a real-life ranch wife in the Nebraska Sandhills and one of the most highly sought-after speakers in the cattle industry nationwide! [READ MORE…]

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. [READ MORE…]

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. [READ MORE…]