Fall Chores
Glad we found time to take this pot and suction tube out of the river before that first cold frost. Also happy to be the one taking pictures and not swimming with the fishes!
Really?
Miss G came for a visit and not everyone was happy to see her.
Cow Spray Work
The flies are starting to get sticky and bothersome to the cows as summer winds down. A quick trip down the alleyway for a spray was one project for the day.
Learning How
Miss G is learning one of Grampie’s techniques for checking hay. Grab a handful of barley hay and twist until it breaks. How many turns does it take? Does the hay feel and look dry? How much moisture will the…
Water Sensors In
Water sensors are going in, thanks Charlie Kessler! These record soil moisture, soil temperature, switch positions, and rain gauge counts for an accurate record of the performance of an irrigation schedule.
Clean Up on Field #3
I’m the woman who is called when there are broken bales to clean up. I grab my pitchfork, tote goat, trailer, and go fast to get the cleanup job done. I don’t have much time as I have to be…
One Polled Hereford Bull Left
We have one yearling plus Polled Hereford bull left for sale this year. If you are looking for a new herd sire, be sure to check out this NJW Homegrown 8Y son. He is sure to catch your eye.
Wonderful Rain!
Wasn’t that rain a welcome sight! We were able to get some barley seed in the ground before the nice rain made a visit last week. We are hoping to make hay for the cattle this summer out of the…
Hybrid Vigor
Crossing an Angus bull onto Hereford cows or a Hereford bull onto Angus cows is a powerful and productive way to breed cattle. The hybrid vigor that results is a characteristic that pays dividends from birth to the end of…
Choices for Calves
What to offer calves comes down to personal choice. Salt or Mineral Choosing a mineral that can be fed free choice is one option for calves. As many areas are low in some trace minerals you can offer a…