About six months ago, we made a major upgrade to our cattle management system by installing **701x XTPRO electronic ear tags** across our Hereford herd. At the time, it felt like a big step—new technology, new workflows, and a bit of uncertainty about how quickly we’d see results. Now, half a year later, it’s clear … Read more
Joanna Boynton, CFP® and I had a busy week with regards to the Purebred Hereford herd. On the Homestead Ranch we welcomed our newest calf, Patch (notice the brown patch on his face). All the other cows are pregnant and due within the next month. At the Yeehaw Junction Ranch, we had weaned the calves … Read more
South Florida is experiencing much colder weather than usual this winter, even reaching below freezing temperatures. In response to the question, “How Does Cold Weather Affect Sugar Cane”, Wayne Boynton replied…. Here is a brief answer to your frozen sugarcane question. Normally, when we get cold, we get various degrees of damage. Not too cold … Read more
PEST CONTROL Insects, rats, and mice are a constant problem for farmers. Different methods are used to control these pests. One Glades sugarcane grower decided to try a natural method instead of poisoning them. About thirty-years ago, Wayne Boynton was losing crops to rats and mice. To rid his fields of them, he brought in … Read more