
Honey bee colonies can typically handle extreme heat as long as they have access to uncontaminated water. The more serious problem is a potential lack of pollen sources — especially during times of drought.

Pray for Rain. The headlines tell it all. “Mid-Missouri Ranchers Experience Rough Summer,” “Drought-Stricken Ranches Threatened by Historic Heat,” and on and on.

Every time we visit the hive, our main goal is to find the queen. Little did we know this would be come a challenging game of Where’s Waldo – with moving, buzzing bees…

We all know how annoying and uncomfortable flies and mosquitoes can make an afternoon outside. It is just as uncomfortable for the cows, who have to stomp in fence corners, swish their tails, swing their heads, or hide in a pond to flight the flies.

NOOB 603J – Jukebox was the first calf born on the LAAN Limousin Ranch. He has quickly grown into an exciting herd sire prospect for us due to his notable pedigree, heavy structure, level top, and muscle expression.