Reading is one of my favorite pastimes. It has been my entire life. I think my love for writing really derived from my love for reading. Reading a good story makes it so easy to appreciate well-constructed words. How those words bring to life characters and add color and light to a subject is truly the mark of a good story for me and ultimately what determines a story worth my time.

The old blue flatbed Chevy pickup, surrounded by a dozen hungry cows, crept slowly along through the rough, half-frozen field as I flaked hay off of the bed.

In the heart of north-central Texas lies the Carpenter family farm, a vibrant testament to the spirit of collaboration and resilience. This family-run operation has thrived for generations, built on a foundation of hard work, shared values and an unwavering love for the land.

Santa may be coming to town, and we are hoping he brings higher prices. While the markets seem to be slow, hay prices are relatively unchanged as winter begins to creep in. Take a closer look at prices and conditions in each region in the Progressive Forage Forage Market Insights column as of Nov. 13, 2024. 

Peace. Some find it under a blue sky and away from other people. Some find it in places of worship. Some seem to never find it. For me, it involves turning off the radio and just driving. Driving and pondering. Pondering and seeking understanding. Being well aware that all on this planet are mortal men and women, and yet, when that mortality gets right up close and personal in our lives, most find a need for more understanding.

Most of what we read and talk about when it comes to improving forage quality is increasing protein, decreasing fiber and improving digestibility. However, this season, I have been observing more samples with high ash content bringing down RFQ values in comparison to RFV.

These are questions almost every family is going to face when Dad or Mom gets up in years and still pilots the car or pickup like they always have. How does a family go about balancing concerns about safety with the desired independence of older family members?

Native to Ethiopia, teff grass holds up well under drought conditions. With drought common in many parts of the country, teff offers up an interesting option as cattle feed. But does it live up to the hype?