polar vortex

In episode 46 of Northlandia, Wyatt Buckner sits down with the Duluth filmmaker behind the adventure documentary "40 Below: The Toughest Race in the World." The film follows the Arrowhead 135, a run, ski, and bike race from International Falls to Tower during the 2019 polar vortex. 

To learn more about the film and find out where the next screenings are happening, you can visit 40belowmovie.com

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Dr. Jason Warner, cow-calf specialist with Kansas State was guest and he talks about managing cows during cold stress events.

Join Steve as he explains these two terms that are often being thrown around in pop culture as "trendy weather words" that most people fail to really take the time to understand.  He breaks down the Polar Vortex and explains what it is as well as the difference between Meteorological vs. Astronomical spring.   Happy Meteorological spring by the way!  Enjoy! 

The polar vortex is upon the farm.  Single digit highs, minus "whatevers"at night.  And snow...  And gusting north winds...   And yes, dairy kids being born!

Blind Hog and Acorn have been trying their best to deal with electrical resistance, amperage, wattage calculations. Working on electric lines from the house to the dairy barn, at midnight, in the 5F cold is a great way to kick off Valentine's Day...

Good news is that (knock wood) they have everything under control.  (knock wood louder...)

Acorn baked more brownies.  Why the hell not? Calories are being burned and two farmers need refueling!

Verdandi had twin bucklings, both weighing in over 10lbs each- which is pretty darn  impressive.  They need that size to help them get through the cold in the dairy barn.  Acorn made Verdandi an insulated "goat fort."  Verdandi is pleased.

Intrepid farmers will be tapping walnut trees by the end of the week- black walnut syrup is the goal. Spiles and tubing purchased, just need a day above freezing to drill the trees.
Check out the website for pictures from this episode!