We dig into how white flour is regulated in Canada, the difference between folate and folic acid, and why enrichment is a processing issue, not a farm issue. Then we get into the real economics of farming and ranching: grain contracts, elevator bidding, razor-thin margins, why beef feels so expensive at the checkout, and how direct-to-consumer meat sales actually work.

Along the way we talk cattle genetics, EPDs, first-cycle bulls, culling decisions, grass-fed vs grain-finished, and the everyday gamble of weather, markets, fertilizer, and equipment costs. Honest, practical, and a little chaotic in the best way.

Supervised… but still very much us.

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For the first time ever, we brought on Jorim (our resident farmer) for a no-fluff conversation about farm chemicals, glyphosate, herbicides, insecticides, and what farmers are actually doing in the field. What starts as a cozy husband episode quickly turns into a real breakdown of how modern farming works — why weeds are managed differently depending on the crop, why pre-harvest burn down is not the same as desiccation, and what “Roundup Ready” actually means.

We get into the difference between pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, why crop stage and timing matter more than most people realize, and the real talk around residue, resistance, and crop rotation. Jorim also covers wheat grading, feed versus human consumption, why some fields get grazed instead of cut, and what makes a crop thrive instead of just survive.

If you’ve ever wondered whether farmers are just spraying everything willy-nilly, this one’s for you. Honest, specific, and way more eye-opening than the average internet argument about farming.

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It starts with a simple question about sorting clothes and turns into the full laundry rundown — air-drying, sock rules, mechanic grease, kitchen towels, and the kind of stain disasters that need serious fighting power. Then we shift into the ranching side of things: when to sell open cows, whether a young cow deserves another chance, and how much emotion should actually factor into a business decision.

We talk timing (calves, payments, feed, and marketing all colliding), how AI and spreadsheets are starting to help with cattle records and bale counts, and the ongoing tension between emotional attachment and hard business math. Because at the end of the day, ranching is both a lifestyle and an investment — and there’s rarely one right answer that fits every operation.

Unfiltered, a little practical, and very much unsupervised.

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We’re talking accidental bale dumps, a milk cow with full diva energy, and a grain mix that turned a normal barn call into a full-blown livestock chase. bale beeps and dumps early, and a stubborn cow remembers exactly whose hands she wants (and makes you pay when you get it wrong).

We also get into calves getting roped on foot, horses with attitude problems, and the reality of being the only extra set of hands when the job suddenly needs a tractor… but you have to get it there first

Ranch life is never graceful. It’s just funny later.

Unfiltered, a little chaotic, and very much unsupervised.

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We talk about the difference between animals that earn their keep and animals that are just adorable, why some farms can still be a “hobby” at 120 head, and how emotional attachment makes business decisions harder than they should be. Bees, chickens, milk cows, canning, gardens, hay versus silage, and why dishwashers and running water completely change the meaning of “doing it all yourself.”

How do we feel about the word “homesteader”?

Pretty simple: if the power goes out and your life drastically changes… you’re not a homesteader.

Unfiltered, a little reflective, and very much unsupervised.

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A morning of cows bellering could mean they broke into the grain field, the water system is down, or it’s a predator scare. We dig into how to tell the difference — and why one of those scenarios can still send your whole day sideways.

We’re also getting honest about trespassing, unlocked gates, and the kind of entitlement that can derail an entire operation. Why some hunters are a rancher’s best ally while others leave you with days of extra work and damaged fence lines. What makes grazing leases so tricky when private land and crown land overlap. And why “just go around” is never as simple as it sounds when your livelihood is on the line.

Even one cut fence can send cows, heifers, and stress levels everywhere at once. The fallout isn’t just annoying — it can mean lost cattle and hours spent cleaning up someone else’s shortcut.

We wrap it up with a warm husband shout-out, because these nonstop seasons only work because of the people holding everything together behind the scenes.

Unfiltered, a little frustrated, and very much unsupervised.

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We’re talking green feed before the rain, bale wrapping timing, discbine speed debates, and whether upgrading equipment is actually worth it when the old tractor still gets the job done. There’s also a wedding-day cow breakout, a last-minute livestock rescue in heels, road work frustration, and a surprisingly passionate argument about whether a tractor mug is genius or a terrible idea.

Plus the real talk on supper in the field, tater tot casserole, quick beef dinners, smashed potatoes, and making the most of all that zucchini coming out of the garden right now. Pumpkin spice opinions and combine-cleanliness standards somehow make it in too.

Unfiltered, a little chaotic, and very much unsupervised.

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In Episode 22 of Ranch Wives Unsupervised, a horseback birthday ride turned into every parent’s worst fear in a matter of seconds.

What started with a foot trapped in a stirrup and a horse that wouldn’t stay still quickly became a serious injury — shattered nose, facial trauma, a fractured skull, and a medevac to Vancouver. Lacey walks us through the raw details of trying to keep her daughter calm while the situation kept changing by the minute, navigating triage, and the shock of being told they’d be airborne within hours.

We also get into the parts most families never see: medevac logistics, one parent having to stay behind, a friend becoming a lifeline, specialist referrals, and how surgery revealed the injury was worse than anyone first believed. Plus the practical chaos of recovery — button-up pajamas in the middle of summer, getting the rest of the family there, and keeping a kid comfortable through it all.

We wrap the episode with Brea sharing stories of Keith’s ER visits… they’ve been to the ER more in the last 6 weeks than in 6 years of marriage.

This is a heavier episode than usual, but it’s an honest look at instinct, resilience, and how fast a normal day can turn.

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What starts with a very memorable kitten delivery somehow turns into a chat about calving windows, bull turnout timing, foot rot, vaccinations, and why every ranch does things differently. We dig into old farmer sayings, the panic of losing a bull in Crown land, vet experiences, preg checking, and the frustration of finding care that actually fits your operation.

Unfiltered, a little chaotic, and full of the usual unsupervised ranch banter.

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Brea and Trin try to keep the show, the farm, and their sanity moving at the same time. They talk about the wild part in their book club audiobook that caused pure chaos while baling and driving, Brea admits she couldn’t remember where the PTO was on her favourite tractor, Trin loops in Jorim for some quick farmer questions, and they do a quick recipe swap with a pierogi casserole and a sausage sweet potato bowl. They also get into Lace’s weather “app” called Walking Out the Front Door… which Brea genuinely thought was a real app.

Unfiltered, a little chaotic, and very much unsupervised.

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We talk about why some of us swear by outside rounds instead of working the field in rows, the pros and cons of net wrap versus twine, and how equipment age, field shape, and family traditions change the way we get the hay off the field faster (and with fewer headaches).

You’ll hear the usual debates about discbines, balers, GPS rows, slow steady rounds versus the zig-zag method, bale stacking tips, and a little fire safety talk.

We also share a quick chicken salad recipe because somehow every ranch conversation eventually ends up in the kitchen.

Real talk, practical tips, husband opinions, and plenty of unsupervised (mostly) chaos.

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Trin’s getting ready for her upcoming branding day and is so excited to finally be back in the pen this year (the last few years she’s either been pregnant or had a baby on her hip).

We break down how we all do things differently: • Trin and Lace brand their calves young with a full crew — ropers, ground crew, branding, shots, castrating, and any doctoring that needs done. • Brea only brands her replacement heifers as yearlings, but her operation runs a big fall roundup to process calves, give shots, castrate, and tag anything that got missed.

Lace also shares the official Dirks branding tradition… there’s always rain.

We also get into the classic (and slightly questionable) ranch activity of riding a calf backwards, plus of course no branding or roundup day is complete without a good chili — we’re always on the lookout for new recipes, so drop your favorites in the comments!

Real talk, different systems, and the usual unsupervised chaos.

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Cows stuck between trees, brothers acting the same, Birdie licking her way out and loading in the chute, escape artist bull Shaaman, someone riding a cow in the parade, and all things milking.

Typical unsupervised ranch wife chaos at its finest.

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We cover:

•  What it really means when a cow has “slipped a calf”

•  How we feed and water our cows through the winter

•  Keeping replacement heifers and what our criteria are for picking them

•  What our actual hobbies are — some of us are artsy and some… not so much 😂 (and yes, we debate whether “this” even counts as a hobby)

Real ranch talk, practical tips, and the usual unfiltered conversations and tangents you love.

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We meet Bernice — the legendary porch chicken who would come begging anytime she saw food.

We also talk broody hens, the crow that keeps stealing Trin’s eggs, and all things working dogs: why they’re such a big help on the ranch, herding commands, and how these dogs go absolutely unhinged with excitement the second there’s a job to do — total crackheads. Then there’s Mandy the not-trained herding dog who “loves herself a good chicken nugget” 😂

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We talk about the stresses that come with working side-by-side with your husband every single day, the long unpredictable hours farming and ranching demand, and how it can test even the strongest relationships.

We also celebrate the beautiful parts — being able to jump in the tractor for a meal together, bringing your kids to work with you, and the unique blessings that come from building a life and a business as a team.

Honest, heartfelt, and relatable ranch wife conversation about love, partnership, and making marriage thrive in this lifestyle.

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One of us went full planner mode with a detailed map of what was planted and exactly how many of each. One has plants actually coming up and thriving (with some bonus volunteers), and one of us is mostly growing quack grass while still holding out hope that something will come up 😂

We also get  talking about childhood potato traditions — boiled potatoes versus boxed mashed potatoes, what we grew up eating, whether they were actually yummy, and the mysterious “squirrel potatoes.”

Real, relatable, and slightly chaotic garden talk from the ranch.

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We talk about why you usually don’t want to keep a bull from your own commercial herd, and why it can be worth investing in a registered bull. We also cover branding rules, what happens when you buy already-branded cows, and the different ways we do the accounts  and track animals on the ranch.

Then we get into the real stuff: the wildfire chaos (including the politics), how the community came together to support each other, and that time a helicopter landed right in the middle of the herd just as they got the cows gathered.

The Q&A even gets interrupted by a text from Brea’s mom saying she doesn’t recommend harrowing 0/10🤦‍♀️

Real ranch talk, practical info, and plenty of unfiltered moments — this one’s a good mix of helpful and hilarious.

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From closing up the chickens in muck boots and a house coat, to chasing a run away bull in pyjamas, and being chased by a cow in a jean skirt while trying to get to church — we’ve done it all.

We answer the important question: “Are you the naked neighbour?” and share the hilarious (and slightly embarrassing) moments that come with ranch life.

Brea also tells the story of discovering a random truck stuck in their calving area during the final check before church.

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Trin talks about the busy seeding season chaos with their new seeder (and why nothing’s been tagged yet), Brea shares how they’ve had seven sets of twins, this year’s massive calves, and how they graft calves.

We also get into predator losses, what’s helped, and how predators can affect your livelihood.

Then we completely derail into Morris the Moose, household cleanup, clutter struggles, and Lacey confessing how she traumatized her sister with her cleaning habits 😂

New Episode 10 of Ranch Wives Unsupervised is out now!

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These ladies share the honest truth about the problem cows they still keep on the ranch because they throw good calves. Lace tells the story of the cow that mentally broke her after it fell and rolled out of the stock trailer. Trin talks about her cow that’s still hanging out in the corn field long after the others were moved for calving season. And Brea admits she’s been chased more this year than ever before.

Then we switch gears and play this week’s “What’s in Your House?” — the theme is birds and the answers did not disappoint 😂

Real talk, ranch chaos, and lots of laughs — you don’t want to miss this one.

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From “my mom told me to date his best friend” to hearing the ring box close at the worst possible moment, and the hilarious proposal idea that involved tagging calves with the engagement ring because “she’s blonde enough she might tag the calf with it”

We’re sharing the real, messy, sweet, and laugh-out-loud moments of our love stories.

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Trin shares her trip visiting family in Germany — the incredible food, culture, and the absolutely rough flight home with the kids.

Lacey talks about her family trip to Mexico — the beautiful places they saw, the experiences they had, and all the memorable moments together.

We also chat about favorite US National Parks and Lacey’s hilarious moment admitting she didn’t know what a tater tot is.

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We talk about how friends and family sometimes think you’re flaky or unreliable when you have to cancel plans, show up late, or can’t commit to things the way “normal” jobs allow. The truth is, when your livelihood depends on animals, weather, and land, you can’t just walk away or clock out at 5pm.

From last-minute calving checks and broken equipment to putting out fires that don’t wait for the weekend — this is the raw, honest side of ranch wife life that a lot of people don’t see.

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood by people outside of agriculture, this episode will hit home.

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Trin recounts the wild moment a stubborn cow refused to load on the truck, turning into full chaos while trying to help her husband.

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But the garden talk doesn’t just stop at seeds. We’re talking about the slippery slope of ranch projects, including how a husband with a new sawmill might just be the "it" factor in finally getting that dream greenhouse built for everyone.