August 2023 Archives - Choctaw Ranches

Morning Coffee

The Dog Days of Summer

Well, by both the calendar and thermometer standards, summer is finally upon us. I don't know about y'all, but I have been hesitantly anticipating this summer. Probably more so than usual.

Here's the Beef

The Importance of Data and Record Keeping

I'm sure most have heard the phrase, "you can't manage what you don't measure." Key metrics revolve around information that can be applied to efficiency, productivity and/or profitability of future operational plans.

Riding Around the Ranches

Keeping an Eye on the Weather

The Mesonet website provides access to weather information across the entire state of Oklahoma, as well as agriculture calculators for livestock producers.

In the Next Pasture

Calving Preparations

We currently calve in both the fall and spring, so autumn is a busy time of the year for us. Between pulling yearlings off summer pasture, weaning calves and calving-out fall cows, there isn't much "downtime".