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Yesterday we had our first calf born for 2026. We changed bulls last year so we are very happy to see that he did his job!

The bull calf was tagged # 2601 and is nursing and doing well.

1 down 18 to go…

Jeff Mowery

In my effort to better represent the Angus breed in a world dominated by Holstein advertising, I have a new image of our alpha-female Ruthie.

Jeff Mowery

I cannot confirm or deny my involvement in this damage. My only comment is that I’m replacing the post today.

Jeff Mowery

I was raking hay earlier this week, I stopped for a break and to check the rake. The group quickly made their way to the fence line. They were a little disappointed that I didn’t have any treats.

My bull voiced his concerns that I didn’t keep treats in the tractor tool box.

I went out to the pasture the next day and passed out a few treats. The bull must have still been pouting, he refused to take a treat. UGH. At least he doesn’t try and use me for a scratching post like my last bull.

Jeff Mowery

Is anyone using turkey (or any poultry) manure on your hay fields/pastures?

Do your cows like the hay?

It seems like the long term benefits to the ground would be worth the cost/work but I’ve heard some people say their cows wouldn’t eat the grass/hay after application.

I assume the amount of tons per acre would be a factor.

We are currently composting our cow manure for a year then spreading the dry manure in the fall after the cows have been removed from the pasture. However we just don’t have enough volume to cover many acres.

Let me know your thoughts (if you’re a farmer).

Thanks

I was moving last years hay to make room for 2026. Crushed another gate. Crap

You will be missed little buddy.

Jeff Mowery

We are hooking up and adjusting the disc mower to start cutting hay. We got it on the tractor and out of the barn and I noticed this tag.

For the first time in my life I actually serviced a piece of equipment before I put it away for the winter.

It’s going to be a good day.

And yes, my hand writing is horrible. Don’t bother trying to decipher the note in the picture. It’s a waste of your time…

Jeff Mowery

The original owners of my parent’s farm had a few apple trees in the side yard so for years my parents referred to the area as the orchard. Years of storms took there toll and all the apple trees died.

We’ve planted a few evergreens for a wind block to protect from the wind/storm damage.

Over the past 5 years I’ve been planting fruit trees. I’ve planted 10 total trees, peaches, pears and multiple types of apples.

Yesterday we planted the last peach tree in the area.

So if we are friends/ neighbors, give me a few years and I’ll have apples ready.. Luckily cows and chickens love apples!

Jeff Mowery