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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
Carrie Underwood ag gag bill response
Apr. 25, 2013

Carrie Underwood Gets Political On Tennessee Ag Gag Bill

Carrie Underwood, country music star, vegan and HSUS supporter, is lobbying against Tennessee HB 1191/SB1248, The Livestock Cruelty Prevention Act....More
women eat steak to boost happiness
Apr. 24, 2013

Are Meat Eaters Happier Than Vegetarians?

Red meat could cure the every day blues, according to new research....More
help kids cope with boston bombing
Apr. 23, 2013

Help Kids Cope With News And Aftermath Of Boston Terrorism

Help your children cope with the stress of dealing with terrorist threats....More
earth day for ranchers
Apr. 21, 2013

Ranchers Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

Happy Earth Day! The first Earth Day was April 22, 1970; 43 years later, we are still celebrating our planet and discussing ways to better care for....More
beef records are vital to management success
Apr. 18, 2013

Caption This Photo To Win A Copy Of “Cowboy Wisdom”

Win three copies of "Cowboy Wisdom -- What The World Can Learn From The Wit And Wisdom Of The West." To enter, caption this photograph....More
boston marathon bombing
Apr. 17, 2013

The Tragedy In Boston Is On My Mind

The tragedy at the Boston Marathon was a senseless act of violence, but it's also bringing folks together....More
EPA releases private producer information
Apr. 16, 2013

EPA Gets Slammed For Releasing Personal Data On Farm Families

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is getting a lot of heat for releasing personal information of farm and ranch families....More
ranch marriage advice from real ranchers
Apr. 15, 2013

Top 13 Best Ranch Marriage Tips From Real Ranchers

Readers offer advice on how to make a successful ranch partnership and marriage work....More
Is Carnitine Bad For You? Beef Experts Say No
Apr. 11, 2013

Is Carnitine Bad For You? Beef Experts Say No

The American Meat Institute (AMI) responds to a CBS News website entitled, “Carnitine chemical, not fat, may explain link between red meat and heart....More
april snow storm impacts beef producers
Apr. 10, 2013

Bring On The April Snow!

An April winter snow storm blasts the Plains; however, despite the added challenges during calving, most drought-stricken producers are celebrating....More
marriage advice for young ranch wives
Apr. 9, 2013

Marriage Advice From One Rancher’s Wife To Another

Over the Easter weekend, my middle sister, Courtney, got engaged to her boyfriend, Riley. They are planning a May 2014 wedding. Already, us girls are....More
ryan gosling joins with PETA to take down dehorning
Apr. 8, 2013

Actor Ryan Gosling Slams Dehorning In PETA Campaign

Since when did Hollywood celebrities become experts on animal husbandry? The latest celebrity PETA has added to its long star-studded list of....More
Clarion Farms Beef barn
Apr. 4, 2013

Two Common Questions Consumers Ask Most At The Meat Counter

Answering consumer questions at the meat case can be tricky; here is how the Port family in Clarion, PA, responds....More
farmland price crash
Apr. 3, 2013

Are We Headed For A Farmland Crash?

Land -- God isn’t making any more of it. And, with other investment opportunities lacking, farmers, ranchers, and plenty of people outside of....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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