Category: Real Estate (Farm & Ranch Land)

Barn Conversions into Homes

Barn conversions are hot, thanks in large part to shows like “Fixer Upper”.  It’s strange to think there was a time when the phrase “born in a barn” was an insult. These days, it’s a status symbol. There’s even a TV series…

No one is Safe Online from Computer Hackers

Hackers have been hacking large companies, however, now they are coming after small businesses especially rural ones because of lack of protection. So what can a small business owner do? Change your passwords, starting from your oldest ones. You’re probably…

Phone Scams

Here’s how it works: Scammers are using auto-dialers to call cell phone numbers across the country. Scammers let the phone ring once — just enough for a missed call message to pop up. The scammers hope you’ll call back, either…

The Fairy Rose

My favorite rose (and the only one that survives) is the Fairy Rose is a Polyantha which means it has many clusters of blooms and there are many sub-varieties.   It is a low growing shrub which is absolutely smothered in blooms…

Get Rid of Crabgrass in Your Lawn

Crabgrass is an annual grass with broad blades that are coarse, pointed and short. It doesn’t blend in with lawn grasses in color, habit or texture and can be very competitive. If left alone, it will invade your lawns, flowerbeds…

Calf Catching (Today)

Calf catching, back in the day Rick and I used an old ’64 pickup to check calves and work them. Not many of our Hereford cows ever made it in the pickup, the trouble was with the Angus. As we…

Types of Bird Feeders

1. Hopper If I were only able to have one bird feeder in my yard, then I would choose a hopper style. Hoppers are perfect for holding a general mix of bird food that appeals to a wide variety of…

Drones Used in Farming

Farming has come a long way since the days of horse and plow. Every year, there are new and exciting developments being made which could further change the way we farm. Now drones are used in farming and ranching. 1.…

Gardening Learning Curve

I remembered long ago in high school when I went to actually test my hand at gardening, all I needed to do was scrape the sod off of the area where I wanted a garden and plant, right? Never mind…

Growing Hemp the New Agricultural Hemp

Farmers will soon be growing hemp legally in Minnesota thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, but challenges remain on how the state will implement industrial hemp as an insurance crop. The state must submit a plan on how it will…

Calving Book Apps

Calving season is a busy time for beef producers and it seems every year a calving book gets washed in the washing machine with valuable information never to be read again. So, an app for your phone might be a…

No More Zucchini

Zucchini is so easy to grow, and you take pride it over the limping tomatoes and insect ridden cucumbers. So, if you are like myself, you plant a lot of it! I think it will be another year of excess.…

Second look: Curb Appeal

Have you ever driven by a home that you had to take a second look? From the brick the house is made of, to the color of the front door, to the landscaping in front of the porch. It all…