It’s Calving Season
It’s currently calving season on our farm, and many other farmers have either begun or are approaching the start of their own calving seasons! Although it involves hard work, this period is exceptionally rewarding for every cow-calf producer. This is the moment we’ve been eagerly anticipating – the time when our calf crop arrives. It […]
Living The Life I Love
One comment my husband makes that triggers immediate panic is, “On your way home, can you stop at…”. Despite its apparent simplicity, I have realized over our almost 38 years together that our understanding of geography differs significantly. Whether it is a reflection of his schooling or his career path remains in question. Typically, his […]
A Tale of Two Corns
As the warmer temperatures gradually made their way into February, I found myself in my garden, clearing away excess organic material from the previous year. Among my favorite vegetables to grow are sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes and pumpkins. Living in a region blessed with the opportunity to enjoy fresh garden vegetables for at least two […]
From Pantry to Pasture: A Rancher’s Guide to Cattle “Meal Planning” and Feeding Methods
I’m sure that many of you have sat down to begin creating a meal plan. It can feel overwhelming at first, but once you get into a rhythm, it is a great way to provide a tasty meal, help with your budget and make the best use of your pantry items. However, there isn’t a […]
Facing Challenges and Embracing Resilience: The Importance of Crop Insurance
Is anybody else looking forward to putting 2023 in the rearview mirror? The recent farming year posed challenges for us and numerous other farmers in our region. We experienced a severe ongoing drought and summer storms that brought the “great white combine” of the sky – hail. In our area, numerous fields lack water for […]
Harmony in the Heart of Your Home
Harmony in the Heart of Your Home: Kitchen Organization Tips from My Farm Kitchen to Yours The kitchen is often the heartbeat of a home, especially on a farm where hearty meals and culinary adventures are a daily affair. Organization is key to making the most of your kitchen. It not only streamlines your cooking […]
Carbon Confusion
There is talk about large corporations pledging to become net zero or carbon neutral by a certain year. While this can be confusing, we may be asking ourselves, “what do these commitments mean to me, the consumer?” Nebraska farmers are also learning what impact this could have on them. In this video, Crystal explains the […]
Facts not Fear: Meatless Movement
With the all the misinformation out there, I think it’s important to break down some of the most common misperceptions and take a look at the facts. Here are three popular messages related to the meatless movement: Message: A plant-based diet will improve your health. Fact: Both plants and animals provide essential nutrients that your body […]
Soil Investor: Stop that Soil
If people could see one thing about our farm, I wish they could see how much we care. I think about our crops all the time. I think about it at the gas station when I fill up my tank with E151. I think about our corn when I diaper my 11-month-old daughter. There are […]
Recycle, Repurpose and Reuse!
The agriculture industry has always been concerned about waste. I think it boils down to the fact that as farmers, we are efficiency-minded and economically oriented. We reuse parts of machinery and always have a stash of parts that may or may not have any future value, but we have them if we ever need […]
