Comparison Among the Pecan Trees
Comparison Among the Pecan Trees Almost every day I drive right along our pecan orchard to get home. I notice and study each section of trees, which are thriving and luscious, and which look a little scrawny. On one afternoon, I had a little extra time and pulled in to check a particular pair of […]
West Texas Ranching in South Carolina
West Texas Ranching in South CarolinaWe’ve been ranching for generations, and here’s what I’ve learned… Last week, my wife Hallie and I spent some time at our family ranch in Loving County, (West) Texas after not having been there since we got married in 2020. Being there rekindled an appreciation for what my ancestors had […]
Calving Season
Calving season started today. As our daughter-in-law excitedly exclaimed at the sight of the first photo: “Woo hoo! Bring on calving season!” Technically, the birth was a couple of weeks early, but the surprise factor just adds to the delight. In animal husbandry there is nothing more hopeful or joyous than the daily “hide-and-seek” game […]
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