Writing

Progressive Cattleman

Cattle Transportation Symposium gives valuable advice to producers

Protecting equipment saves money, time

The judge’s perspective at NWSS

Commercial heifers showcased at NWSS

Utilizing scales in herd management is important to profit

Iowa beef industry capitalizes on diversification

Preventing equine diseases important to longevity on ranch

Wiring cameras in facilities keeps employees honest

Sparrowk Livestock builds commitment to conservation

Common sense, patience vital to ranch safety

BQA self-assessments an easy tool for producers

Bonds Ranch stakes a return on investment in stocker cattle

Meeting the needs of consumers

Navigating online and video auctions

Carnahan Ranches continues to showcase genetics at NWSS

Producers begin dealing with new animal traceability laws

Building a better ranch horse

Driving your herd with ATV stockmanship

A Hereford of a different color

Living up to expectations

Nebraska Sandhills: The heart of cattle country

Integrating mobile apps into ranch management

Know your purchasing power at National Western

Frasier Farms: Converting grass resources to high-value beef

Management key to holding onto herds

Drought-stricken cattlemen find ways to hold on to herds

Wild horse controversy gallops onward

Adopting tradition and new ideas at Silver Spur Ranches

 

The Fence Post 

*Selected stories
Many in agriculture would argue that water is the most important element they deal with. Learning about water is important to not only those who use it for ag, but for food consumers as well. Like other places, water is a critical component of ag in Boulder County. Held on June 7, the 2014 Water Tour was a collaborative effort
Published: June 13, 2014
Each October, millions of people flock to groceries stores, roadside stands and farms to pick up their perfect pumpkin for the year. Time is taken to carefully select just the right one for the carving in mind. Many people, however, are unaware of what it takes to get that pumpkin from the patch to the porch.
Published: October 22, 2013
Working on a dairy is not easy. Animals must be fed, moved and milked on a constant basis. Pens must be cleaned and fixed. Crops need to be irrigated, monitored and harvested at just the right time. For Chris and Mary Kraft, however, this is exactly why they love working on a dairy so much.
Published: June 10, 2013
Horses have a special way of finding their way into someone’s soul. Once that initial contact is made, it’s not an easy bond to break. This is what happened to Shane Brown of Elbert, Colo. His life has never been the same. Brown grew up near Blackforest, Colo., on a cattle ranch.
Published: December 31, 2012
Cattle are a familiar site all around Colorado, and even the occasional buffalo is not uncommon. However, there is another breed of bovine animal that is increasing in popularity, and that is the Tibetian yak. A yak is similar to its bovine relatives in many ways, but offer many advantages over either of its relatives.
Published: October 8, 2012
Each year, thousands of children across the U.S. dream of becoming a country music star. A small number of those kids ever make it to Nashville, and an even smaller number actually realize their dream. However, for Lexi Larsen, this dream is becoming a reality.
Published: July 16, 2012
The dairy industry can be a hard industry to be in at times. Milk prices fluctuate, and input prices can severely hinder a dairy’s ability to make ends meet. Sometimes, a dairy has to sell off the cows to avoid bankruptcy. This is exactly what happened to the Cleland Dairy in Erie, Colo., in 2009.
Published: June 4, 2012
East of I-25 near the Colorado and Wyoming border, a large herd roams the land. However, this is not your average herd. This is where the buffalo roam, on their home on the range. The buffalo belong to Boyd Meyer, who runs Cold Creek Buffalo Company with his wife Allison. The Bison run on the Terry Bison Ranch in Cheyenne.
Published: February 20, 2012
At the rodeo, it is easy to cheer for the cowboys and think of all the training they put in to get to the top. However, there is one key component to a cowboy doing well in the bucking events, and that is the livestock. Raising superior bucking stock is exactly what Cervi Rodeo Company does.
Published: January 9, 2012
Sometimes it can be challenging to see the positive aspects in one’s life, especially when you have a disability that prevents you from seeing. However, for one Colorado man, over coming challenges is nothing new.For Landan Schaffert, the ability to see clearly has never been something that he has known.
Published: December 19, 2011
**I have more than 200 stories that have been been published with The Fence Post. To view the complete list, please click here.


The Boer Goat

Smokin’ Hot Ruger: A Legend in the Making

Breeder’s Spotlight: Witt’s Rio Vista

ABGA Board of Directors

Breeder’s Spotlight: RMS Goats

Breeder’s Spotlight: Rambo Ranch

Catering to the ladies

Jan/Feb 2014: Breeder’s Spotlight: Witt’s Rio Vista; Smokin’ Hot Ruger: A Legend in the Making

Nov/Dec 2013: Breeder’s Spotlight: RMS Goats

Sept/Oct 2013: Meet the ABGA Board of Directors; Breeder’s Spotlight: Rambo Ranch

July/Aug 2013: Champion Drive: Inside the Life of an ABGA Champion; Breeder’s Spotlight: Jack & Anita Mauldin Boer Goats

May/June 2013: Breeder’s Spotlight: Dr. Frank Pinkerton

March/April 2013: Breeder’s Spotlight: N&K Ranch Boer Goats

Jan/Feb 2013: Medicine Management for the Boer Goat Herd

Nov/Dec 2012: Proper Maiden Doe Management

Sept/Oct 2012: The Importance of Keeping Records in Herd Management; Learning Life Lessons from Goats

July/Aug 2012: 2012 ABGA and JABGA National Show Champions

May/June 2012: Prepping Your Bucks: Ensuring your buck is in top condition for breeding

March/April 2012: Preparation is Key: When showing goats, being prepared is a priority

Jan/Feb 2012: The Importance of Knowing: The difference between a healthy goat and a sick one

Nov/Dec 2011: Preparing & Kidding Your Does

Sept/Oct 2011: Shaping the Future: Junior organizations help shape the future of students; The Importance of Passion and Drive

July/August 2011: Catering to the Ladies: Managing the Boer doe herd for optimum reproduction

 

DRIVE

In Demand: Goat meat offers huge advantages for local producers

 

Countryside and Smallstock Journal

Proper nutrition for the chicken flock

Managing the goat herd for optimum reproduction

 

Backyard Poultry

Time to Winterize?

 

Nebraska Cattleman’s

Managing nutrition and feed costs

 

NRHA Reiner

Jack Brainard: NRHA Hall of Fame Inductee

 

Delta County Fair treasures traditions

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