We hosted a class from our local community college on Wednesday. I love it when tours come to our place, for a couple reasons actually. One, I enjoy meeting other producers and learning about their operations. I learn something new …
Rainy Days
I don’t know about you but rainy days are only good for when you are sick and the only thing you want to do is sit in front of the TV or read a book. When you have a week …
The Cover Crop
We turned our Larson calves out on the cover crop a couple days ago. They are loving it. The cover crop is a mixture of oats, radishes, and turnips and I must admit it looks mighty tasty. I was very …
Girls Night
A few weeks ago, the girls decided to have a “Girls Night” in which we would all dress up, do our hair and makeup, and eat a fancy supper. And considering we live on a cattle ranch and seldom get …
Moving the Bred Heifers
We moved the bred heifers Wednesday. The kids got out of school early and it was a gorgeous day so we took advantage of both. I only wish I’d remembered to take my camera as my iPhone doesn’t do it …
Happy Birthday, Grammy!
Today is Mom’s birthday. And to help her celebrate, I thought we’d go over a few of the things that make her a wonderful mom. First, she’s always there for you. This week alone, she took Grandma to a doctor’s …
Processing Calves
The pens at the feed efficiency testing center have filled up with bulls, so I thought I would show you how we process the new arrivals. Right after the cattle arrive, we move them to their pen which is filled …
Every Boy’s Dream
Saturday was a lovely day…if you enjoy cold, damp, windy, rainy, miserable conditions. And as luck would have it, my younger son had a football game. And, I am obviously not the best football mom because it never even crossed …
Bulls on Test
October 1st means the start of the busy season at the feed efficiency testing barns. It’s an exciting time for sure! This year, we are pleased to be hosting the Iowa Angus Association Bull Test and those bulls arrived Wednesday. …
Pea Green Soup! – By: Heather
Every time I ask Joe what he wants for supper he says Pea Green Soup in a very cheery voice. It always drives me a little crazy cause I really am completely out of ideas and would like to know …