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Jan. 26, 2012

Rancher Predicts A Federal Takeover Of Farming

Animal rights activists and environmental zealots are at their best in the courtroom and on a voting ballot. These groups actively work to pin....More
Jan. 25, 2012

Obama Vs. The Feuding Republicans

You can’t turn on the tube these days without seeing the now-familiar faces of the Republican candidates vying for a chance to run for the U....More
Jan. 24, 2012

Beef For February’s American Heart Health Month

Did you know February is American Heart Health Month? This is perfect timing to help spread the good word that beef is the perfect addition to a....More
Jan. 23, 2012

Yahoo! Thinks Your Ag Degree Is Worthless

"Are you going back to school in hopes of graduating to more job opportunities? You might want to avoid these degrees," warns Yahoo News....More
Jan. 19, 2012

You Call Checking Cows A Date Night?

I learned a lot about love and marriage from my parents. After 26 years of marriage, their love is still very evident. They laugh together, go on....More
Jan. 18, 2012

Let Kids Cowboy Up!

Values of hard work, responsibility, animal welfare and environmental stewardship are instilled in kids at a young age....More
Jan. 17, 2012

Spin The Wheel For Beef

Wheel Of Fortune is an iconic television game show with a viewing audience of more than 26 million people daily. When Bob and Nancy Montross,....More
Jan. 16, 2012

Wine And Dine With Beef

Pairing wine with beef is considered both simple and elegant, and although fewer Americans are dining at restaurants in this tight economy, this meal....More
Jan. 13, 2012

Welcome To The New & Improved BEEF Website

Welcome to the new BEEF magazine website! I hope you like the new look and that you find the site easy to navigate through. As always, we will....More
Jan. 12, 2012

Saying Thanks, One Ribeye At A Time

In this world, there are heroes, and there are terrorists. This blog post has both, and while bad news always supersedes a positive headline in....More
Jan. 11, 2012

How HSUS Uses Social Media To Derail Ranchers

A wolf in sheep’s clothing, the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) is PETA’s sophisticated, smooth, well-oiled, well-versed cousin....More
Jan. 10, 2012

Forget Facebook FarmVille, Explore Checkoff Cow Chow Game

In college, my roommates used to waste countless hours playing FarmVille on Facebook. Basically, the game simulates what farming and ranching is like....More
Jan. 9, 2012

Could A Widespread Drought Be Next in 2012?

There’s no doubt about it: 2012 has been beautiful in the Midwest so far. Although many were disappointed not to have a white Christmas, our....More
Jan. 5, 2012

Five Foods You Don't Have To Give Up This Year

“Are the bad foods really bad?” asks David Grotto, RD, LDN, for WebMD. It’s that time of year where people make New Year’s....More
Jan. 4, 2012

McDonald's Features Real Ranchers In New Campaign

A new McDonald’s ad campaign for 2012 features the real people who raise lettuce, potatoes and beef for the chain’s famous Big Macs and....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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