Green chop gets herd through dry period as pastures rejuvenate

Aug 31, 2026
Aug 31, 2026

Down on the Farm 3.jpg — The chopper in action.
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Paula Peterson

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Paula Peterson

Right this very minute down on the farm, we are making cow chow!

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Down on the Farm 1.JPG — The Peterson’s green chop was completed in August. “The cows gave it two thumbs up or would have if they had thumbs!” Paula Peterson said.
Submitted photo

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Down on the Farm 2.jpg — Tom Peterson tries to keep up pushing and packing the pile.
Submitted photo

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Paula Peterson and her husband raise crops and cows near Waverly, Nebraska. She loves to share her love of agriculture with people from all walks of life, and she is active with several agriculture organizations. She can be reached at pgpeterson86@gmail.com.