ranching

Let's see, frozen waters, cows out, broken furnace, something always seems to happen on days like today.

If you have read the Gazette lately, it would seem that all the problems with agriculture not being profitable are the results of Donald Trump being President. Bullcrap.

A few months ago, I asked Paul if he put his hay into stacks or rolls. And no, I will never live that down. "It's a hay BALE, not a Cinnamon hay roll." He tells me I have to learn the right way to talk if I expect to be invited out to the ranch.

Got a big surprise yesterday while working.

I have never understood why people think they should get the day off just because they were born.

"Make hay while the sun shines"... the only problem is the sun won't.

I was checking cattle water yesterday, which I really enjoy when I get to do it, and I noticed the cactus are blooming.

I was wrong when I thought it would be great when the kids were on their own. However, I am overjoyed that the cows and bulls are now on their own for the summer.

So far, we have had three cats have their kittens in the calving shed, but new this year is the "community cafe." They just put them all in one pile and then go over and nurse them. The kittens just find an opening and latch on to whatever is available...

Can anyone tell me how much the price of tractors and combines went down between 2010 and 2017? The answer would be none. They all went up substantially and no tariffs.

I've often been asked if I need any help during branding. I turn down almost all of it. Branding can be dangerous and you just can't take the chance of getting someone hurt. The cows are on edge and the calves are cute but strong and powerful too...

I looked at my old barn the other day and thought, man, if I had an extra half million laying around it would make a great dance hall or house.