June 2024

Hopefully, this year will be much different than last year. 2023 wasn’t great, because the historic drought killed all the grass and we didn’t have enough hay in the barn for all our animals. So far, we’re shaping up pretty good to have enough hay, with 8 and 1/2 inches of rain in the month of May alone. Hay in the barn will be a welcome sight.

Green grass looks good under red cows - especially with water standing behind them!

All cattle at Butterfield Farms are 100% Red Angus. One of the reasons we chose red angus is for their heat tolerance, and with temperatures warming up this early in the year, the cattle will get a chance for their genetics to shine.

RED HIDE COLOR improves HEAT TOLERANCE for both cowherds and summer feedlots.

- Red Angus Association of America

This genetic trait is very handy, because red cattle can be out in the pasture grazing, while other breeds are stuck lying in the shade.

This month we’re hopeful for more rain to keep our grass green, and we’re thankful for the great year we’ve had so far!

Zechariah 10:1 “Ask the LORD for rain in the springtime; it is the LORD who sends the thunderstorms. He gives showers of rain to all people, and plants of the field to everyone.”