Not Your Typical Day
I’ve even been known to add something to a finished list just so I have something to cross off. However, living the life I live, my direction changes on a dime.
The Ultimate Farmhouse Décor
With the bustle of the holidays behind us and spring nipping at our heels, different kind of season begins to unfold in our farmhouse.
Winter on the Farm
For those of us who raise livestock, there’s a lot of work to do in winter — especially when it comes to caring for our animals.
Level Setting Expectations for Purchasing Local Meat in Bulk
Buying meat in bulk from a local producer or locker can take time and effort. Many affairs must be lined up, including finding a source, finances to cover the purchase and long-term storage.
Utilizing Specific Beef Cuts in Winter Months
By: Amanda Beierman As warmer weather transitions into cooler weather, we naturally crave warmer meals, known as comfort meals. These comfort meals often look like slow-cooker meals, cooked in roaster kettles on the stovetop and most of them involve cooking low and slow. This type of cooking usually consists of different cuts of meat that […]
Weaning Calves: The Journey
By: Cathrine Frerichs Fall is a busy time between back to school, the holidays and a new routine to settle into. This time of year is even busier for the agricultural community, as many days and nights for farmers are spent harvesting. The fall is also busy for those who raise cattle, as many juggle […]
A Stockman’s Date Night: Pastures & Passion
By: Katy Wolff When I first met my future husband, three things sealed the deal on our relationship: our mutual love for eating peanut butter out of the jar, Star Wars and a passion for livestock. In fact, my grand marriage proposal was in the lambing barn on a cold January Saturday night. I know, […]
The Weaning Way: Weaning Lambs on the Ranch
By: Megan Landes-Murphy It’s the loudest time of year on the ranch—weaning day. Weaning separates the ewes (female sheep) from their lambs (baby sheep). While it may seem harsh, it’s essential for the well-being of both the ewes and the lambs. It’s a bittersweet time when the lambs are ready to go out independently, and […]
Meat MythBusters: Beef Quality Grading
Walking up to a meat counter can be a daunting experience, even for the most experienced grocery purchaser. A person could get flustered and starry-eyed quickly between the various types of protein and the endless cuts of meat and topped off with the overwhelming number of label claims. Label claims, in particular, are a tricky […]
How Cattle Turn Pasture Into Protein
Most beef cattle spend their lives grazing on pasture grasses and forages. Regardless of breed, cattle are ruminants, which means they graze on vegetation and store their food in a specialized stomach for microbe fermentation before digestion. Fun fact: other animals in this category include giraffes, goats, deer and sheep. Cattle have the unique ability […]
