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Al Roker Visits Family Farm On “Today Show”

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:08:00 +0000

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 "Today Show," featuring Al Roker, Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Natalie Morales, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb.

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My Prayers Go Out To Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:49:00 +0000

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 couple of days, and my heart goes out to the communities that were destroyed and the families of the victims who lost their lives in the devastating storm.

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Readers Share Their Best Of The Worst Ranch Moments

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:09:00 +0000

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 reminiscent of comedian Jeff Foxworthy's "you might be a redneck" schtick.

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HSUS Appears To Have A Powerful Friend Within the IRS

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:10:00 +0000

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 friend within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It's Lois Lerner, who serves as director of the in the IRS Exempt Organizations Division, and is also a proud member and supporter of HSUS.

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Is Meat The Best Brain Food?

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:41:00 +0000

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

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15 Annoying Ranch Nuisances

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:12:00 +0000

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 on the ranch once in awhile, I rarely blog about it. Then, I realized that the little things that bug me, or the dumb things I have done, you have probably experienced, too!

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Ag Advocacy Is More Than Just Tweeting

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:30:00 +0000

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 there to promote agriculture.

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

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:54:00 +0000

Win a pair or Roper boots or a Cowgirl Crush gift certificate by submitting a photo of your ranch sweetheart.

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

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:02:00 +0000

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, “Vegan Before 6” (VB6). VB6 basically encourages folks to become “part-time vegans.”

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5 Ways To Celebrate May Beef Month

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:53:00 +0000

It’s day eight of May Beef Month, and checkoff-funded celebrations showcasing America’s favorite protein are underway across the country. There are plenty of ways for all of us to enjoy beef throughout the month of May, and here are five exciting ways that beef is the star of the show this month.

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Make-A-Wish Helps Leukemia Patient Become A Farmer

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:35:00 +0000

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 be a farmer.

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

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:10:00 +0000

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 experiences with these beef animals. Some might ask that, if I love them so much, how can I eat them? Cattle are not pets. I know that each time I harvest one of these creatures, I’m nourishing others, including my family. It’s the circle of life -- one of the first lessons I learned as a kid on the ranch.

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Top 3 Lessons We Should Learn From The Previous Generation

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:04:00 +0000

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 have learned from previous generations.

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

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:09:00 +0000

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

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Photo Caption Winners Plus A New Online Poll On Herd Expansion

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:21:00 +0000

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.

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