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by Amanda Radke Mar. 6, 2013

Farmers Against Crippling Taxes (FACT) Act Would Repeal Death Tax

Discussions about the estate tax have died down somewhat since Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, which locked in a death tax....More
by Amanda Radke Mar. 5, 2013

Louisiana Forces Homeless Shelter To Destroy Meat Donation

One in eight Americans goes to bed hungry each night, including one in every four children. The number of Americans who are dependent on food stamps....More
by Amanda Radke Mar. 4, 2013

Vote Now For Your Favorite “Winter On The Ranch” Photo!

With the snow, cold temperatures and biting wind, I’m impressed that we received a record number of entries in our “Winter On The Ranch” photo....More
winter on the ranch
by Amanda Radke Feb. 28, 2013

Red Meat Is Nature’s Multi-Vitamin, Says Study

Have you ever heard the phrase, “overfed but undernourished?” This aptly describes the two-thirds of Americans who are considered overweight or obese....More
Beef cattle feed alternatives
by Amanda Radke Feb. 27, 2013

Exploring New And Novel Cattle Feed Alternatives

Despite the fact that more than 70% of the U.S. was impacted by a drought in 2012, the U.S. harvested 11.8 billion bu. of corn last year. One would....More
by Amanda Radke Feb. 26, 2013

Are You Worried About Your Hay Supply?

Whether it’s snagging a new pair of jeans climbing over the barbed-wire fence, discovering a leak in your rubber boots during the spring thaw, or....More
by Amanda Radke Feb. 25, 2013

Some Suggest FSIS Furlough Would Solve America’s Health Problems

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack’s Feb. 8 announcement that USDA is considering a 15-day furlough of Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) personnel to....More
by Amanda Radke Feb. 21, 2013

NEW Photo Contest: Send Me Your Best “Winter” Images

With a big winter storm expected to hit my area today, it’s the perfect day to announce a new photo contest. To round out the month of February, I’m....More
by Amanda Radke Feb. 20, 2013

Looking At Ranch Life Through The Eyes Of A Child

There’s nothing more candid and sweet than talking with a child. Their innocence is palpable, and their eagerness to learn is great. As an author of....More
by Amanda Radke Feb. 19, 2013

SELF Magazine Calls Beef A Super Food

For years, it seemed that every time I opened any popular consumer magazine, the health section would have an article beating up on beef. However, it....More
USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.
by Amanda Radke Feb. 18, 2013

So God Made An FFA Member

Although my days of wearing the official dress of the National FFA Association are in the past, I still fondly recall my time spent wearing the blue....More
by Amanda Radke Feb. 14, 2013

How Do You Keep Things In Perspective When The Going Gets Tough?

Earlier this week, I asked readers to answer the question, “How much snow did you get over the weekend?” Some readers reported up to 6 in. of snow,....More
by Amanda Radke Feb. 13, 2013

Treat Your Sweetie To Beef On Valentine’s Day Tomorrow

For those men out there who are blissfully unaware of the significance of the date on the calendar tomorrow, Feb. 14th is Valentine’s Day, the....More
by Amanda Radke Feb. 11, 2013

South Dakota Ag Groups Fight Animal Rights Legislation

My home state of South Dakota hasn’t been a particular hot spot for animal rights activist activity. However, the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS),....More
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by Amanda Radke Feb. 11, 2013

BEEF Magazine To Host Seminar At 2013 World Ag Expo

BEEF magazine will host its annual beef seminar at the 2013 World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA, on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. Make plans to attend. And keep....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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