Heifers worked, calves sold with plenty of help

Feb 5, 2025
Feb 5, 2025

The Peterson’s calves are sold at the Columbus Sales Pavilion.
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Paula Peterson

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Paula Peterson

Right this very minute down on the farm we are praying for moisture. Normally I’m the one that says “let’s just wait for rain in the spring and pass on the snow,” but this year it is scary dry.

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Tom Peterson and grandson Christian freeze brand heifers.
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Tom Peterson freeze brands heifers at their place near Waverly, Neb.
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Foreign exchange student Jana makes paella at the Peterson home using Nebraska beef for the recipe.
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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.