Sunday afternoon spent putting out mineral blocks and salt blocks for daisy and the sheep!
Of course some lovings too!
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158 full pods! Yes I pulled off every pod and counted! Then I thrashed every pod and counted each seed anyone wanna guess that number? #pioneerseeds Truth be told me and daisy have had a ruff last month! I got daisy in the middle of June!
I have wanted a horse all of my life, but that was a quick no and I couldn’t talk papa into one because he is allergic! In 2009 I really asked for one and that was the time of the ice storm and I got one lol, a statue. Haha We had no power, I had to cancel my birthday party and was upset. Papa made me a cake on the grill, iced it and put a horse on top, and that was the closest I got to getting a horse! I LOVED riding with friends, and was ready to just get a horse of my own. I was planning to get a horse as soon as I got a farm. But the opportunity came a little early, and I jumped on it! Daisy is a 19 year old Tennessee Walking horse! I knew she would be a project horse but I have and was willing to work with her! But recently she has started bucking, before getting on and continuing as your on! Or opposite she will ride a bit then when she decides she is done she tries to get you off! Daisy stands to be saddle and was leading with rider on her well! We had just began bit and no lead, other than in round pen! The problem I’m facing: I’m stubborn and so is she, I do not want to give up on her! The people I bought her from suggested for her to be a broadmare. But she saddle so easy, I was like we are going to re-break her! Last month I was so annoyed, I put her up for discussion/sale! It was a ruff day and followed with a lot of bucking and stubbornness! This week she has a vet appointment to see what is going on, to see if it’s something like an adjustment in her back. Hoping this is the case, because she was doing so good! At first we thought it could be the bit (maybe needed her teeth floated) but she didn’t do it before when we rode her and now she is doing it with and without a bit! Here’s to hoping it’s a simple fix, and not just a bad habit. I want to keep her! But being very honest I get very nervous when she bucks, especially because she is not as steady on her feet. I wish I could say I was a badass, and didn’t get scared and ready for the NFR. But that would be 100% false. You know bad habits aren’t easy to fix, trust me I have plenty like biting my nails. If the time comes that I do need to sell her if it is just a bad habit. I hope she goes to a loving home whether it be to ride, or a broadmare! If we cannot fix the bucking she needs a more experienced rider. I just have grown attached in just these few months and. I do not want to give up yet! Happy Sunday! Here’s to chasing challenges this week, and hopefully overcoming them and not giving up! Weed Identification Wednesday
If you were to this in a field, rub the leave and then smell your hand! Smells a bit like peanut butter! Just checking on double crop soybeans yesterday! A couple of fields at a time!
All looking good, but needing some rain! Thankfully we have some in the forecast for the next what it looks to be bazillion days! But hey, normally here in KY, in July we are begging for rain! So we will take it! Plant date: July 6 After growing gem squash last summer to bring back memories, taste, and african culture to the family.
I found out that.. 1. I LOVE growing new things! 2. I LOVE all squash so far! When it comes to squash just like many other fruits and vegetables their are many different variety's and options! Just like row crops! Or.... Just like there are different brands in any other item you may buy in the store, with some major or small differences or to be honest it could be the exact same! One goal for 2020 for myself was to GROW, not only as a person but in my journey in agriculture and that includes the garden! Planting things new to you, and growing a new love for your taste buds! With that being said...starting this next gardening season (fall and winter)! Get ready for all new types of squash! Squash you cannot just typically buy at our local grocery or Walmart although there will be a few varieties/types you can! I'm so excited! Here's to being ready for trying new things and bonus its with food!:) Who's ready to try all? I know I am...;) Lunch was spent with Aaron, in the tractor! Trying to finish up what had been cut before the storm! No filter needed for these photos... wow!
Look at the sky! Happy Monday!
First part of the morning was spent cutting, raking and baling sorghum sudan grass! That's the plan for the week around here, well that is depending on the weather! But hey rain is a good thing! Today was the last day of hauling wheat from the grain bins to the port!
Then the bins were cleaned-swept out! I can still remember .. The FIRST time papa asked me to help him clean out the bins! Of course I said YES! He also said he would pay me for my help and I thought it would be fun! Always remember money doesn't grow on tree, and you've always got to work to make money! Cleaning bins is DEFINITELY work and NOT fun! Actually let me be the first tell you.... It's really not fun! Take a HOT hot, summer day in a metal bin with little to no air flow, lots of dust, and sweeping/shoveling out leftover grain that auger didn't get. Does that sound thrilling to you? Well.... It's not, actually pretty miserable but it's one of those things that HAS to be done around the farm! So that the bins are ready for next crop going in at harvest if needed to store or dry! I remember... Papa telling me I had to wear a mask, to protect me from the dust or anything else like mold! Mold can happen IF grain stored was wet or didn't get completely dried! Safety first right? (Although now, if he had of told me to wear a mask, I would've never needed an explanation or asked questions because it seems as if it will be the new norm, even if you aren't cleaning out a grain bin.) After cleaning... I can remember not even saying until bin was completely clean. Why? Because I was hot, tired, itchy and ready to go home or back to house with granny to have some tea and a cookie! A Swiss roll or two if you must know! I also didn't want to pick up a broom for a couple of weeks after sweeping the left over grain out! Today although I'm bummed I didn't get to help... (is that sarcasm?) No honestly it's not, because Ive grown to love even the hard not so fun work! The last bin was emptied and cleaned, and don't worry the Lively H crew had their mask on! Pretty sure they also will be sleeping good tonight too after all their hard work! And for that I'm thankful, thankful all wheat is at port, thankful for Lively H crew, thankful for dirty jobs and experiences(old and new), thankful for memories and the most thankful for farm life! The saying goes farm life, happy life right? Goodnight ya'll A Growers Granddaughter Soybean update: Peep those purple flowers blooming on beans! Wheat harvest update: Almost to the finish line, around 160 acres left! Double crop planting: Will begin this weekend if the rain holds off but if not it will be middle of next week if dry! Either way this weekend... We will be happy to finish up wheat harvest and begin planting double crop beans or we will be happy with some showers and a little break- and by that I mean a day off! Happy Thursday ![]()
Happy Saturday!
Sheep-Cotton, and little man are doing great! He is very spunky, and already running! I was quite surprised how big he was and she had no trouble! Then off to miss Daisy, for morning feed and a nice morning to get a little ride in! Followed by some garden picking, I was able to grab 9 zucchini and 1 cucumber! So me and Amber have been busy this week walking in wheat fields in different counties that have a high population of rye grass in wheat, that have been sprayed with different herbicides and had little to no effect!
In these fields we took a M^2 square made out of pvc pipe and threw in different locations throughout the field! We counted rye grass plants, then cut rye grass heads, took wheat heads to get a moisture reading. After we took a shop vac and vacuumed ground to pick up any fallen seed on ground from rye grass and of course we got some corn residue, some bugs, wheat.. So let's get to the point of this post: We are looking for some fields in Caldwell or surrounding close counties that have rye grass or had rye grass in there wheat fields and couldn't get rid of it with the herbicides that were applied! Many growers in the areas we got samples from have some sort of resistance, and we need to help them find a better course of action or spray plan and some answers, and we want to help you too! What we need from you: Location? What herbicides were sprayed? Samples? Or we can get them! How many years with this problem? Has it been harvested yet? Look at those babies!
Almost tomato time! What's your favorite thing to put tomato in or on? One of my favorites Breakfast: Tomato and onion with a little bit of sugar, with bacon and fried eggs and toast Such a good Sunday afternoon with my girl, more progress everyday!
Patience and Consistency is key! Hopefully she'll be ready for trails soon! I don't know who is getting more exercise right now... Me or Daisy? I think me, she's more in shape than I am, I think she knows that too Early morning this morning fixing the fence, doing chores/feeding and of course checking for new lambs.
Happy Saturday! Happy Friday!
Today is a good day, for Lively H, today will wrap up full season beans being planted. Started planting April 16! Now only 80 acres left to plant! Aaron T has it covered! Hopefully within the next week or two, we will be harvesting wheat and then back in the tractor to plant double crop beans! Now off to cutting more hay this weekend! First pick of the garden season!
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AuthorHey, it's me again Catlin. Just wanted to give you a little more detail about what my plan is for " A Growers Granddaughters" blog. My intention is to keep you up to date on my life adventures in agriculture such as research projects, a little gardening, and my grandads farm,Lively H, which inspired me to pursue a career in agriculture. This blog is not only for you to read but also see all the behind the scenes on the farm, and educate you more on agriculture topics. If you have any questions, please comment, or email me, If there is a topic in agriculture you are unsure about, shoot me and email. Archives
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