Variety is the Spice of Life
Variety is the Spice of Life

July 2025 vol. 1   We hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Independence Day! As the old saying goes, “Variety is the spice of life,” and this past week certainly reminded us of that truth. We took a short break from the ranch to visit family, and the change of scenery brought a refreshing dose

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Hogging the Spotlight
Hogging the Spotlight

June 2025 vol. 2   For several years we’ve been raising Red Wattle pigs. A few years back I started crossing them with a more conventional breed trying to get a better fat to meat ratio, but I just wasn’t able to achieve the results I was looking for. The Red Wattle is a great

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Dust, Dams, & Dreams
Dust, Dams, & Dreams

October 2024 vol. 1 We’re very excited about the forthcoming fall weather. The little taste we’ve had so far is quite refreshing. However, the cool winds are stirring up a significant amount of dust, serving as a stark reminder of the prolonged dry spell we’ve been enduring. It’s been several months since the last rainfall,

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Farrowing Frustrations
Farrowing Frustrations

August 2024 vol. 1 Farming is learning. Regardless of age, I can’t imagine anyone claiming to be an expert. It’s an ongoing process of learning and adapting, drawing on past experience, and tweaking for today’s reality. But in order to make adjustments, it’s necessary to understand the variables and their effect on the outcome. Unlike

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