Joy Hendrix

Dec 1, 2024 | agproud.com | Joy Hendrix

Reading is one of my favorite pastimes. It has been my entire life. I think my love for writing really derived from my love for reading. Reading a good story makes it so easy to appreciate well-constructed words. How those words bring to life characters and add color and light to a subject is truly the mark of a good story for me and ultimately what determines a story worth my time. Choosing words carefully shapes perceptions, influences actions and can either build or break relationships.

Nov 25, 2024 | agproud.com | Joy Hendrix

Santa may be coming to town, and we are hoping he brings higher prices. While the markets seem to be slow, hay prices are relatively unchanged as winter begins to creep in. Take a closer look at prices and conditions in each region in the Progressive Forage Forage Market Insights column as of Nov. 13, 2024. Moisture conditions fall shortOverall U.S. drought monitor maps indicate drought areas that are once again on the rise. As of Nov.

Oct 31, 2024 | agproud.com | Joy Hendrix

The optimist in me wants to emphasize what a glorious time of year the holidays can be. Thanksgiving evokes a profound sense of nostalgia, a time when the warmth of family and tradition comes together in a celebration of gratitude. The aroma of roasted turkey and savory stuffing fills the air, transporting us to childhood kitchens where laughter and stories were shared.

Oct 23, 2024 | agproud.com | Joy Hendrix

While harvest slows down and cooler temperatures take over, the hay market is also showing some frosty edges. As the 2024 growing season comes to an end, we have a better idea of hay stores and what we have to deal with going into the winter months. Take a closer look at prices and conditions in each region in the Progressive Forage Forage Market Insights column as of Oct. 9, 2024. Moisture conditions fall shortOverall U.S. Drought Monitor maps indicate drought areas that are once again on the rise.

Sep 30, 2024 | agproud.com | Joy Hendrix

“Follow the yellow brick road.” The line for the famous Wizard of Oz isn’t new to most of us, but I think the way we view it changes throughout our life. As a child, when I first heard or read that line, I was so relieved for young Dorothy that her journey seemed so easy. Was it really so simple? Just follow the magical path that appeared at your feet even after being swept away by a tornado? Don’t get me started on the “obstacles” she faced on the way there.