A trip back home
When I was growing up, my hometown was exactly 10 miles from my house. The first 5 miles was a state-maintained gravel road, and...
Boutique cattle and animal fads
Bossman Eric asked me recently if I had heard of “boutique cattle.” His daughter’s friend was excited for her “boutique cattle” to arrive.
The...
Special teachers
Our mailbox has been flooded with graduation announcements this spring. We are in the season of life where many friends have students graduating from...
Keeping things the same
If someone were to ask my wife to describe me using just one word, she would most likely use the word… boring. I prefer...
The importance of beef
Why is the beef industry important in the Ozarks? Because it’s pretty much the bread and butter, or the brisket and steak, of our...
Don’t judge the judge
It’s that time of year, again, when livestock shows start gearing up, all over the Midwest. It will begin with jackpot shows right now,...
Supporting Youth in our Communities
I made a delivery to a friend’s neighborhood out near our farm recently. I could not help but notice her neighbor’s beautiful pink tulips...
Every day is Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22, marking the 52nd anniversary of the “environmental movement” and encouraging people to think of ways to go “green.” There...
The trusted comforter
Most farmers who raise livestock have had a newborn animal inside their house at one time or another. For those of us who calve,...
Rural living
Is it spring yet? I have been busy working on a project for several months. This project had me on the road in southern...
