This past weekend was definitely one we won’t be forgetting anytime soon. We had heifers calving, 10 or so inches of heavy, wet snow, wind whipping at 20 miles per hour, and no electricity for more than 24 hours. It was interesting crazy, to say the least. Here is a more in-depth look at how our ... READ the POST
Do’s and Don’ts of Checking Water in the Wintertime
It has been cold here, folks – real cold. Old Man Winter showed up about mid-December, unpacked his bags, and settled in for what has been a rather lengthy stay. As a result, we have ice. And more specifically, ice that forms thick sheets over water sources closing them off to bovine consumption. So ... READ the POST
In the Calm Before the Storm
The sun was shining, it was fairly warm, and there was virtually no wind – yesterday was a gorgeous day. The beauty of the day made it hard for me to believe today's forecast for snow turning to wind and snow so, basically a blizzard. And then Tom snapped me back to reality. He reminded me ... READ the POST
Calve in May, They Say…
Calve in May, they say… It’ll be warm, they say… Which is true, except when it’s not. Imagine going for a swim fully clothed in jeans and a sweater, and then instead of drying off as you ordinarily would after a swim, you are forced to take a long, cold shower. And to top it all off, the ... READ the POST
Adventure or Ordeal
I don’t know how the weather has been in your neck of the woods this fall, but here we have been spoiled with sunny days and temperatures in the sixties and seventies. This week is a different story. We are experiencing a little thing known as an arctic blast, with daily highs in the teens and ... READ the POST
Hesitant to Complain
Beautiful, frosty morning on a day that never made it above zero. As part of my morning routine, I check the weather, and from the looks of it, most of America is ready for spring. There have been record cold temperatures (complete with snow and ice) in the Southern ... READ the POST
