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Feb. 22, 2012

Do You Support McDonald’s Stance On Gestation Crates?

As a cattle producer, I’m proud that today’s beef industry looks much the same as it did 100 years ago. Cattle drives are still commonplace. Ranchers....More
Feb. 21, 2012

Will You Take Home $100 In VISA Beef Bucks Today?

Today, we’re announcing the champion and reserve champion photographers in the “Winter Wonderland On The Ranch” photo contest, plus three randomly....More
Feb. 20, 2012

Highlights From BEEF Seminar At 2012 World Ag Expo

The chilly rain at the 2012 World Ag Expo (WAE) in Tulare, CA, last Wednesday didn’t keep fair-goers from checking out all the big show had to offer....More
Feb. 16, 2012

Chipotle Demonizes Agriculture In Commercial On Grammy Telecast

As I watched Taylor Swift tickle the banjo, Chris Brown dance across the stage, and Adele graciously accept her six Grammy awards on Sunday night’s....More
Feb. 15, 2012

“Deep In The Heart” Debuts Feb. 17

Today’s youth are tomorrow’s future leaders. I always enjoy the opportunity to reach out to and work with kids. Whether it’s a book reading at an....More
Feb. 14, 2012

VOTE: “Winter Wonderland On The Ranch” Photography Finalists

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and with a record number of photos submitted in our first photo contest of 2012, I would say the....More
Feb. 13, 2012

Does Obama Deserve A Second Term?

It’s hard to escape it, but the political battle is well underway as Republican candidates fight for the nomination to run for presidency. Meanwhile....More
Feb. 9, 2012

America’s Beloved Beef Celebrated In South Korea

The steaks are sizzling in South Korea, where consumers have a taste for American beef that they can’t get enough of....More
Feb. 8, 2012

Reaching Out To Meat Hipsters

A 2009 survey for the Vegetarian Resource Group reported that 1% of Americans identified themselves as vegan, for health, environmental, ethical....More
Feb. 7, 2012

Super Bowl XLVI And Agriculture

Whether you turned on the tube Sunday evening to watch the football game, catch the advertisements or watch NBC’s “The Voice”....More
Feb. 6, 2012

NEW Photo Contest: Winter Wonderland On The Ranch

As promised, it’s time to kick off February with an exciting new photo contest. The theme is “Winter Wonderland On The Ranch.” I....More
Feb. 2, 2012

Cattle Industry Convention First Day Video Recap

Things are heating up in Nashville at the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show, which runs through Saturday. Rather than mince words, I....More
Feb. 1, 2012

Howdy, From Nashville!

Good morning from beautiful Nashville, TN! I’m joining you today from the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show. This annual event....More
Jan. 31, 2012

The Rising Cost Of Living Bums Americans

The state of the economy is a heated topic of discussion these days, as Republican presidential nominees debate their strategies to cure the nation....More
Jan. 30, 2012

Study Up Before Bidding Up That Bull

Production sales are in full swing, and if your kitchen table looks like mine, it’s filled with sale catalogs, ads, fliers and various....More
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A fifth-generation rancher from Mitchell, SD, Amanda grew up on a Limousin purebred cattle operation in which she and husband Tyler are active. She graduated with a degree in agriculture journalism...
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