November 19, 2020
This is my attempt at a pragmatic approach to address a few serious topics. Now more than ever we need to create as much balance as humanly possible. I will keep this as simple as I possibly can. Today’s letter is “B”… Continue Reading…
September 2, 2020
“This month, the headliner story covers an area outside the scope of cattle, cover crops and soil, to other endeavors at Ficke Cattle Company. I would like to take this opportunity to feature my son Austin Ficke’s venture: Middle Creek… Continue Reading…
August 24, 2020
Why feature hemp in this newsletter you may ask? For a host of reasons. Hemp is a great soil builder, besides its other useful benefits. We also admire Lake Country Growers and their unapologetic attitude towards chasing their dreams. Trailblazers… Continue Reading…
July 1, 2020
In this newsletter, we reflect on history and appreciating the opportunities in the moment. Members of the Ficke family each bring gifts to the table. Some are fierce and bold, others are just as important, and take place more quietly… Continue Reading…
May 31, 2020
In this newsletter, we celebrate those trying. There are plenty of people criticizing. There are others who will never get the chance.There are some who are being held back against their will. So here’s to those trying. How far you are,… Continue Reading…
April 24, 2020
By Del Ficke This newsletter is dedicated to doing something. We know we cannot do everything we want to right now. But that’s okay, because we can still do something. We all can. This year I’m planting a few acres of… Continue Reading…
April 2, 2020
By Del Ficke What this virus cannot stop . . . the birds singing, grass growing, calving, gardening, spring crop planting, making a phone call, visiting one on one, DREAMING and fencing with your daughter (the gal waving in the… Continue Reading…
February 29, 2020
By Del Ficke “The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms,” by Charles Darwin, sold the greatest number of copies when Darwin was alive, according to historians. I recently discovered a copy and could not put it down. … Continue Reading…
February 24, 2020
Hello all, I wanted to start this newsletter out with an important event in Texas that Dr. Liz Haney and others are spearheading. The story below first ran in the January 23 edition of the Western Ag Reporter. It outlines… Continue Reading…
February 24, 2020
By Del Ficke Nature seeks balance and peace. May we afford ourselves and others the same opportunity to strive for just that in the way each of us uniquely needs to do so. “Grass is the forgiveness of Nature –… Continue Reading…