Another bull sale in the books, and I’m writing this to you on a wet rainy day. It truly feels like I can breathe again, and I think Jason feels the same way.
- Glenn Brunkow
If at first you do not succeed, you should try again and again and again.
- Jaclyn Wilson
There’s not much more that screams mental health day than five women, some dressed up in Goodwill rejects, getting into a metal stock tank in below freezing temperatures to head down the river in their hippy van stock tank with peace banners flying and Bob Marley playing.
- Glenn Brunkow
I seem to live my life under the motto of “I would rather be lucky than good,” and this past week was a shining example of that.
- Paula Peterson
Right this very minute down on the farm we are moving cows – here, there and everywhere.
- Jaclyn Wilson
"I was impressed with the overall quality and found one bull that I would not have minded bringing back to Nebraska. Considering I swore I’d never buy bulls again, that’s a big statement."
- By Craig Derickson, Nebraska Soil Health Coalition
Regenerative agriculture is gaining real momentum in Nebraska as producers search for ways to stay profitable in a very tough economic environment.
- Jaclyn Wilson
From international travel to remodels at home, Jaclyn provides an update on some of the projects that keep her spinning.
- Glenn Brunkow
"Mom and Dad became a cornerstone of our church, and I lived with two of the best examples of faith that I could. I was a believer because I did not know what it was like to not be one."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"By the Product of USA label standards, we have all the pieces in place and can voluntarily label our product Product of Nebraska, which we did. ... I think it looks cool on a label."
- Dixi Wellman
"Understanding that food comes from farms, and not the grocery store or delivery truck, fosters healthier eating habits."
- Katie Kaliff-Jagels
Calving season is wrapping up and the bull sale is approaching on the Jagels ranch. Katie is taking time to pray and finding comfort in giving some of the struggles over to God.
- Glenn Brunkow
We are fully into the heaviest part of lambing season, and I need to give a shout out to my ewes.
- Jaclyn Wilson
"Every minute was filled with educational opportunities, sitting in policy sessions, having face to face meetings with companies that could potentially add value to the ranch ..."
- Glenn Brunkow
"I thought we were all on the same page last summer when we synchronized them and turned the rams. Maybe I did not do a good enough job of explaining the plan to the ewes."
- Paula Peterson
Right this very minute down on the farm we are looking forward to spring. I know, I know we still have all of February, all of March and yes, I know that April can be wintery as well. I truly am trying to be optimistic.
- Jaclyn Wilson
"There has been a time or two along the way that there may not have been a plan, and instead just pure determination (and maybe a little stupidity) was what pushed through, but for the most part – 'there’s always a plan!'"
- Glenn Brunkow
"I know I will never have another Roo dog. ... I have come to the realization that I was the lucky one to have a dog like that."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"This week, step away from the drama, think about things that you are grateful for, have a conversation or two, and appreciate the many blessings we do have."
- Glenn Brunkow
"The level of ingenuity is staggering at times, or maybe I am reading too much into it."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"Never be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. There are so many amazing, wonderful people and groups that we can share knowledge with."
- Katie Kaliff-Jagels
"To move into the next chapter of this story, it was important to shed what no longer served us. It was extra noise for me and not the kind I was yearning for."
- Dixi Wellman
Feeling blessed and deeply rooted in education. Specifically speaking, education in all that the U.S. Department of Agriculture offers.
- Glenn Brunkow
I have spent the last month planning out next year. I am sure I am in the majority when it comes to that activity, in fact, I would guess that many of you have done the same activity. It is something I do each year, and I try to make it dovetail in with my long-range plan for our ranch.
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