What I did this week (Week 30)
3/2/2024
Writing to you from Uruguay.
Ranch work
I am very happy to say that we’ve gotten much more rain this week. The grass turned from a pale brown to a rich green color.
I never really understood why ranchers and farmers always talk about the weather until recently.
There was quite a bit to do this week, and there will be even more to do next week as our casero is on vacation.
A fair portion of this week’s time was dedicated to chopping down the weeds we have in the fields. As the rain came, more of those weeds sprouted up fast.
To prevent them from spreading, it’s best to cut them down immediately, whether that be by using the mower on the tractor, or with a machete.
I mowed 2 fields this week, and will have to mow several more next week as the cattle …
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