Signs Everywhere

Fall is here and is in full swing. I wish that it had brought us cooler temperatures, but it has definitely brought us dry weather. Everywhere you look there are signs that fall has arrived.

My father-in-law always notices the yellow butterflies in the fall. I have seen spiderwebs covering the grass everywhere! I can remember waiting in line with my children for drop off when they were still in school. We would always see spiderwebs in the grass, especially on dew covered mornings. Leaves are changing and the colors are beautiful. We are in such drought conditions currently, that the leaves are changing and dropping rapidly.

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Time to Go Old School

We have been pulling some old genetics out lately! We have some calves and embryo calves this season and last from “old school” genetics that we are excited about. Bulls dating back to the 1970s and many others have pulled at our attention lately and the results are exciting! It’s time to go old school!

Calving is always an exciting time. New babies coming almost daily, bouncing around the pastures, along with the expectation of new breeding makes for eager and watchful days! We check the cows several times a day and then watch them for days after to make sure babies are nursing and cows have good recoveries.

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New Mercies

This time of year there is practically a new baby born every morning! Calving season is underway. Husband is going to bed checking cows and waking up checking for babies. Who doesn’t like waking up to a new baby every morning?

Life has been busy and lots of things have changed for us. My creative side has been just about buried and when I finally “hear” something to write about, I just can’t find the time or energy. I was honestly considering closing the blog site down. What even is there new to write about anymore? I’ve written on just about everything on the farm and who is even reading this anymore?

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