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Cleansing Breezes

I don’t know about where you live. But here in Wyoming we’re well-known for our calm weather. The wind never blows here. Maybe where you live. Chicago. Amarillo. Boston. Not here. Not in Wyoming. These are just cleansing breezes. Photo taken at the Keith Ranch in Casper, Wyo. From RealPartner Liz Lauck – Wyoming StockContinue reading “Cleansing Breezes”

What We’re Thankful For in 2012

An abundant, safe and affordable food supply Hardworking agriculturists who produce our food, fiber and important byproducts Abundant and affordable energy The energy workers who work hard to develop it Small town living and the residents and business owners that keep them strong You, our readers and followers on the RealRanchers.com Blog, Facebook, Twitter andContinue reading “What We’re Thankful For in 2012”

Why Cows Wear Earrings

Even if you weren’t raised around livestock, you’ve probably noticed something hanging from those cows’ ears. Those aren’t fashion accessories, they are a part of ag-business management and our food-safety system in the US. Just like with humans, cattle are identified by gender. The guys are either bulls (uncastrated males) or steers (castrated males). TheContinue reading “Why Cows Wear Earrings”

Judging Meat

Remember meeting the 4-H members from Niobrara County, Wyoming on our YouTube channel? Well, several of these same kids are also very judgmental…as in 4-H Meat judging! The Niobrara County senior 4-H meat judging team composed of Chelsea Baars, Lexie Dockery, Dax Dockery and Shane Smith tallied 2,108 points to capture 4th place honors atContinue reading “Judging Meat”

Only In Wyoming

A friend of ours just had a baby and lives out of town. Meals had been organized for their family and one of the meal preparers had called to say they couldn’t deliver it. Would I mind taking it by on my way home since we live close by? As she was providing the mealContinue reading “Only In Wyoming”

Visiting an Oil and Gas Drilling Rig Control Room

As you will recall, I toured an oil and gas drilling rig in the Jonah Field last fall. Encana representative Bob Myhre guided my tour group through the control room of rig #129 in the Jonah Field during the tour, which was hosted by Encana Oil and Gas, USA. Here is some video I tookContinue reading “Visiting an Oil and Gas Drilling Rig Control Room”

Going to the Doctor

As humans, there are times it seems you inevitably pick the busiest day of the year to go to the doctor. From doctors running late to crying youngsters in the waiting room, a trip to the doctor can be exhausting and time consuming. Check out this post to see how one bunch of cows canContinue reading “Going to the Doctor”

Sage Grouse on the Sun Ranch

Working with other stakeholders is the norm for the Sun Ranch west of Casper, Wyo. Like any ranching operation, it is multi-faceted and complex at times. A series of cause and effects reflect on the landscape showing change regularly, some good and some bad. It is important for Dennis Sun, owner of the Sun RanchContinue reading “Sage Grouse on the Sun Ranch”

Writing, Photography and Ranching

Highlighting Three Wyoming Bloggers Over the past two years of blogging on RealRanchers.com, we’ve also discovered some fantastic Wyoming rural blogs we like to follow as well. We want to introduce you to some of these great Wyoming blogs and the people behind them. O.L. Shepp (Ondi Shepperson) is the ranch wife and mom behindContinue reading “Writing, Photography and Ranching”

The Art of Irrigating

Mosquitoes buzzing, sweat dripping from the brow under the rim of a cowboy hat, shovel over the shoulder and black rubber irrigating boots almost to the knees is the description of a rancher while irrigating. The rancher can be seen swatting at the mosquitoes so there is a path through the mosquitoes to breathe andContinue reading “The Art of Irrigating”