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May. 23, 2013

Al Roker Visits Family Farm On “Today Show”

Working from home, I usually have the TV on during the day, so I can keep up on the news and look for future blog topics. I’m pretty loyal to NBC’s "....More
May. 23, 2013

My Prayers Go Out To Oklahoma Tornado Victims

While humans can prepare for bad weather, Mother Nature makes a tough adversary. The tornado in Oklahoma has been the hot topic on the news the last....More
everyday ranch life bad moments
May. 21, 2013

Readers Share Their Best Of The Worst Ranch Moments

Last week, I shared my top 15 signs you might be having a bad day on the ranch. Admittedly, when I compiled the list, I realized it might be a little....More
humane society of the united states has friends at IRS
May. 20, 2013

HSUS Appears To Have A Powerful Friend Within the IRS

When it comes to business, sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know. The Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) appears to have a powerful....More
Beef Checkoff Photo
May. 16, 2013

Is Meat The Best Brain Food?

Authority Nutrition notes five nutrients to fuel the brain that come from meat, fish and eggs, not plants....More
May. 15, 2013

15 Annoying Ranch Nuisances

There’s no doubt about it -- I’m a glass half-full kind of gal. I like to look on the bright side of things, and even though I might have a bad day....More
ag agvocacy is more than tweeting
May. 14, 2013

Ag Advocacy Is More Than Just Tweeting

Social media may be a great platform to talk about issues, but nothing replaces face-to-face activism. Put the "active" back in activism and get out....More
May. 13, 2013

New BEEF Daily Photo Contest, With Plenty Of Prizes Up For Grabs

Win a pair or Roper boots or a Cowgirl Crush gift certificate by submitting a photo of your ranch sweetheart....More
May. 9, 2013

Mark Bittman Tells Dr. Oz We Should Be Vegan Before 6 (VB6)

I’m not sure Mark Bittman, New York Times food columnist, pleased anyone when he appeared on the Dr. Oz Show last week to promote his new book, “....More
may beef month by beef checkoff
May. 8, 2013

5 Ways To Celebrate May Beef Month

It’s day eight of May Beef Month, and checkoff-funded celebrations showcasing America’s favorite protein are underway across the country. There are....More
May. 7, 2013

Make-A-Wish Helps Leukemia Patient Become A Farmer

One boy, suffering from cancer, didn't want to go to Disney World or a Justin Bieber concert. When Make-A-Wish came calling, he told hem he wanted to....More
beef cow in sunset
May. 2, 2013

Is It Fair To Use Religion In The Animal Rights Debate?

I’m a regular church-goer, though I certainly am not an expert on the church’s teachings. I can, however, certainly wax poetic about my life....More
multi generational ranch
May. 1, 2013

Top 3 Lessons We Should Learn From The Previous Generation

believe there are several important lessons we can learn from our elders that we can apply to modern times in agriculture. Here are three lessons I....More
ellen degeneres joins forces with HSUS
Apr. 30, 2013

Ellen DeGeneres Hosts Wayne Pacelle On Show, Donates $25K to HSUS

Ellen DeGeneres donates $25,000 to the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) to help stop the "ag gag" bill....More
Apr. 28, 2013

Photo Caption Winners Plus A New Online Poll On Herd Expansion

Do you plan to expand your cattle herd? BEEF readers weigh in on the discussion. Plus, find out who won our latest photo caption contest....More
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A fifth-generation rancher from Mitchell, SD, Amanda grew up on a purebred Limousin cattle operation in which she and husband Tyler are active. She graduated with a degree in agriculture journalism...
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