Archive for the ‘News & Updates’ Category

How to Lay Out a Vegetable Garden

Is there anything more satisfying and delicious than growing your own food? From the first tender tips of asparagus in spring to the tasty tang of summer’s homegrown tomatoes, a garden filled with beautiful, productive plants provides a terrific sense of accomplishment—and fabulous, fresh meals. In order to grow such an amazing harvest,...

SAVE on Purina Protein Tubs

We ended up with the wrong product, and are eager to get it sold. We're offering these 24%/12% Purina Protein Tubs, part of their Rangeland line, are only $120 per tub. These are very similar to the 30%/13% tubs but with a little bit lower protein and higher fat. We...

Pet Food & Accessory Savings

Shop your local Bear Creek Country Store January 17-23, 2021, and save on pet accessories, and select pet food. You'll find dog and cat accessories are 10% off. Save $2 off your purchase of any 30# bag of Exclusive Signature Dog food. Don't forget, Exclusive Signature offers a frequent purchase...

Fruit Trees Arrive

Fruit Trees arrive at Bear Creek County Store in January 2021. Here is our selection of trees we are expecting: Almond Trees Peach Trees Apple Trees Plum Trees Apricot Trees Cherry Trees Pear Trees Pecan Trees We are also expecting blackberry plants. If you are looking for specific plants or...

Growing Onions

Growing onions is simple: If you can poke a hole into the ground, you can grow an onion from a little plant. Most of our onion varieties are sold as little seedlings in bare-root bundles; each plant will start growing within days after you plant. If you can’t plant your onions right...

Sale: Christmas Ornaments and Decor

Take advantage of savings during Bear Creek Country Store's sale on Christmas ornaments and decor. Get a jump on 2021 shopping and save up to 50% off on our items. Sale prices valid from December 28, 2020, through January 8, 2021. See our locations here.  

Strategies for Feeding Ultra-Modern Showpigs

Unlock the full genetic potential of ultra-modern showpigs with the following feeding strategies.  Use supplements to manage weight gain and keep pigs looking great if needed to slow growth. Use High Octane® Champion Drive™Â Topdress as needed to optimize muscle (1/2 to 1 lbs/day). Use High Octane® Power Fuel® supplement as needed for cover and muscle, and...

Lessons on Cattle Production from 2020

Three Purina experts reflect and share risk management strategies for cattle producers heading into 2021. 2020 has been a wild ride. Despite unexpected challenges and obstacles, some opportunities emerged, and the grittiness of American cattle producers was re-affirmed once again. Purina cattle industry experts Jon DeClerck, Christina Hayes, and Martha...

Prep Soil Now for Next Season

If you’ve already put your garden to bed for the year, you’re not alone. But before you lock up those garden tools for the winter, here’s a great idea for getting a jump start on your spring garden: Spend a bit of time improving the soil in your beds. Not only will it...

8 Winter Flock Tips

Raising chickens in winter can be a lot of fun. Some hens love wandering around the yard and their first snow sighting can be quite entertaining. A bird’s thick feathers are a natural protective coat, so most breeds are well-equipped for winter. Here are 8 winter flock tips on how...