I’m going to cover some different issues today. As we all know the war in Ukraine dominates all the news. But if you were in the poultry industry, you would be very concerned about bird flu. Bird flu is deadly, and you don’t want it on your chicken farm. A Fulton County flock of 240,000 chickens had to be destroyed. Seven million chickens and turkeys in 13 states have been killed this year. Disposal of the infected flock is the only way to stop the spread.

You will just have to take my word for what I describe because it’s not like I’m every going to pour you a cup of coffee and say, “Hey, let’s go back to the laundry room and chat.” There are things you can not unsee in that room.

US Senator Mike Rounds tweets Sen Chuck Grassley his concerns on the "Compromise Bill", 50-14, fixing a broken cattle market, the war in Ukraine and National Ag Week.

Everything on social media today is telling me that it is National Ag Day and that we are in the middle of National Ag Week. So let’s dive in and really take a look at what that looks like on the Jones Ranch. It is not as romantic as what magazines, social media and TV shows might portray.

THEE Hot Barn Report! Heard ONLY on American radio stations across the nation and online at hotbarnreport.com!

Spring is so busy on the outside of our home, that very little attention is given to domestic chores on the inside of the home. This week, I will give you an audio tour of my home and paint a picture with my words that may make you shutter in horror or if you are my people, you will probably nod your head in acceptance and say, “that sounds familiar.”

THEE Hot Barn Report! Heard ONLY on American radio stations across the nation and online at hotbarnreport.com!

To the unsuspecting, non-cattle owners, I’m sure it was easy to cheer along and maybe do a fist pump and say, “You go beef.” For myself, I think, “well that is weird, if exports are up and American beef is in such high demand, why is our fat cattle market so stagnant?”

Since we just celebrated St Patty’s Day, I thought I would highlight an Irish holiday favorite, CABBAGE!

We may not get to go out on the town and do fancy things for holidays, especially when they fall right during calving season, but it doesn’t mean that we can’t have a little fun here on the ranch! I am sure today will be record consumption day for cornbeef and cabbage, but I have another festive and fizzy recipe to share to chase down that favorite Irish meal!