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The countdown to the @FarmCredit Fly-In event in W

The countdown to the @FarmCredit Fly-In event in Washington DC is on with just 6 weeks to go until the big event! Kathy and Kirsten broke out all the craft supplies this afternoon and are busy assembling bags of our Colorado Beef Jerky for the Farm Credit Fly-In Marketplace. We're looking forward to the opportunity to share our beef and the story of our Centennial Ranch at this annual event that brings together Farm Credit members and customers across the country with members of Congress. @premieraca @permierfarmcredit #FarmCreditFlyIn #PremierFarmCredit #washingtondc #coloradoranchers

We had an amazing time getting nearly the whole fa

We had an amazing time getting nearly the whole family together to celebrate our Centennial Ranch designation! Not only was it wonderful to see everyone, it was also neat to show our family just how much things have changed here at the ranch over the past few years. Eric fired up the 1936 B John Deere and everyone piled on the trailer for a hay ride to check out our new freezer and packing building (the big reveal is coming soon!). Even though much has changed, especially with the explosive growth of our branded beef program, many of the original buildings and facilities are still in place and it was neat to hear family members tell stories about how each building, section of fence, and feed bunk was built.

Eric smoked a Christensen Ranch brisket – always a family favorite – and we enjoyed hours of laughter, retelling of favorite family stories, and time spent making new memories. It was the perfect way to celebrate with our family and friends and we’re thankful so many made the trip out to the ranch to share in this milestone with us.

We’re also so thankful for the foresight of our grandparents, Ed and Mary, to create a ranch that can be passed down generations and we’re looking forward to seeing what the next generation has in store. Check out our 100-year history and family photos to see how the ranch started and how things have changed over the generations. #familyranch #christensenranch #coloradocentennialranch #100years #coloradohistory #legacy #colorado #ranchers #centennialranch

Fall may have arrived but we are still just as bus

Fall may have arrived but we are still just as busy on the ranch. This morning Eric started irrigating up a new seeding of Alfalfa that we planted about three weeks ago. Today was the first time we needed to irrigate this field all year because of the triticale in rotation and the excellent moisture in the Spring and early Summer. Now the window for rain has come and gone which means it's time to get to work setting some irrigation tubes. It's a race to get a good enough stand before the first cold snap. 💦🌱 #irrigatingontheranch #fallontheranch #fallharvest #harvestontheranch #newcrop #coloradoranchers #coloradofarmers #fourthgernaration #oldschoolfarming #irrigationtubes #ranchlife #ranching #farming #farmlife

We wanted to take the time to wish Eric a happy 52

We wanted to take the time to wish Eric a happy 52nd Birthday today! Eric has always claimed September to the best month of the year for the warm days and the cool nights, it's also the time of year when corn harvest kicks off. Maybe he's just a little biased that it also happens to be his birthday month. Either way he makes some great points, Happy Birthday Eric! 🎉🍻 #RanchBirthday #HappyBirthdayEric

The Colorado aster (Machaeranthera coloradonsis) i

The Colorado aster (Machaeranthera coloradonsis) is a native flower that tolerates the cooler Fall weather, blooming in late Summer and early Fall. They're another favorite bloom of bees and butterflies and, because these plants flower when others wither away, they provide late season energy for our winged friends.

#colorado #easternplains #nativevegitation #pasture #fall #lifeontheranch #inbloom #ranchwork

As we like to say, a bad day in the saddle is stil

As we like to say, a bad day in the saddle is still better than a good day doing just about anything else. Last week we had to move our bulls back to the yard for a much needed break before they go back out with our fall herd here in a couple of months. Moving these big guys was a bit of a project, as the 5 mile trek home was a bit tiring for some, and we had a couple of bulls try their best at finding a way to get us to stop following them! Good thing it was a hot day and Chandler was up for a swim! #summerontheranch #movingbulls #coloradoranch #coloradobeef #timeoff

Cute is an understatement when it comes to calves

Cute is an understatement when it comes to calves in a pasture full of grass! While twins aren't uncommon, we have had three sets in our fall herd this year which is definitelyunusual. When a cow has twins we try to give them a chance to keep their calves but it is rare that they are able to care for both calves. More often than not, one calf gets left behind as the cow moves around the pasture, which leaves us bringing one in to get bottle fed to ensure it is getting cared for properly. #summerontheranch #twincalves #bottlecalf #lushpastures #calvingseason2023 #coloradoranch #supportlocal #supportlocalranchers #calvingseason #colorado

That's a wrap for hay season here on the ranch! To

That's a wrap for hay season here on the ranch! Today we finished chopping our last cutting of alfalfa into haylage to be used for cow feed. We now allow the alfalfa to put on as much growth as possible through the end of the growing season to allow our cows to have something to graze over the winter. It's now time for some much needed maintenance and switching of header parts to prepare the cutter for corn harvest. Stay tuned for updates on that process! #summerontheranch #haylageharvest #johndeerecutter #alfalfa #cowfeed

When we're out checking the cattle and pastures, w

When we're out checking the cattle and pastures, we sometimes stumble upon some vegetation we'd rather not see. This Canada Thistle (𝘊𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘈𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦) is an especially aggressive, creeping, perennial weed that can easily infest crops and pastures. It reduces forage consumption in pastures because cattle will typically not graze near it. It's one more weed that we have to work hard to eliminate from our pastures.

#pasture #ranching #lifeontheranch #naturelovers #prairieflowers #easternplains #colorado #inbloom

Charlotte and her friends have moved into the feed

Charlotte and her friends have moved into the feed shed and taken over! Some might get the heebie-jeebies from this post, but barn spiders are mostly known for their distinct orb-woven webs. The only real threat is getting clotheslined by a string of cobwebs! Otherwise, they do a decent job of catching pesky flies and insects in their webs, which looks incredible when the early morning sun reflects just right! 🕷🕸 #natureontheranch #barnspiders #ranchchores #spiderweb #ranchcritters #coloradoranchers #coloradoliving #falliscoming #knowyourrancher #harvestseasonapproaching #spider #charlottesweb

Each time we check cattle in the pasture, we come

Each time we check cattle in the pasture, we come across even more native vegetation that is in full bloom - the rains have certainly been beneficial for all vegetation this year! The Purple Vetch (Vicia Americana) flowers from May to August and is drought tolerant. Although that's not an issue this year, it's always nice to have plants growing in the fields that can handle excessive rain and arid drought conditions. This particular plant has the unique ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, and is also a habitat for game birds and a forage plant for deer and elk. It's also an important species for native pollinators including bees and butterflies.

#summer #lifeontheranch #naturelovers #prairieflowers #pasture #purplevetch #easternplains #colorado #inbloom

We had a breakdown on one of our floating pumps th

We had a breakdown on one of our floating pumps that supplies water to a sprinkler pivot of corn. Thankfully, we have had a fairly cool and wet summer, so irrigation has been slightly above supplemental during the last half of the season. These floater pumps may seem like a bigger nuisance to repair when out on the lake. However, their design helps keep initial debris out of the pipeline, reducing the number of plugged nozzles in the field and improving efficiency! 🧰💦 #Irrigationseason #Ranchrepiars

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