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Weigh In On Industry Challenges

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:35:00 +0000

As a young beef producer, I have my fair share of concerns about the cattle business. Obtaining the credit to purchase cattle, land, feed and equipment is a constant struggle. Maintaining a steady cash flow to pay the bills is of equal concern. In addition to increased input costs, new pressures from animal rights activists and politicians worry me. How will new regulations and policies change the way I do business? Meanwhile, unfounded consumer concerns about the safety and wholesomeness of beef leave me fearful about how they might impact demand?

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70% Of Moms Concerned About Food, Survey Finds

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:29:00 +0000

The great thing about America’s food supply is the abundance of choices we have available. Walk down the grocery store aisle, and you’ll find countless options. Additionally, the information we can obtain about our foods with a quick glimpse at a label is amazing. The meat case, for example, offers the savvy consumer choices like grass-fed, grain-fed, USA-raised, all-natural, organic and more.

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We Value Our Ranch Wives And Moms

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:59:00 +0000

Although Mother’s Day has come and gone, I think it’s important to show appreciation of the women who raised us. My mom, Peggy, is a pretty incredible woman. In addition to raising three daughters, she is my dad’s right-hand man on the ranch. She can cowgirl up with the best of them -- wrangling calves, driving tractor, cleaning manure out of stained blue jeans, grilling up a savory steak, baking the best cookies ever, offering advice on life, or helping out with a school project. Seriously, she can do it all.

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Videos: Sizzling Steaks, Family Dinners, Chef Creations

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:52:00 +0000

Two new checkoff-funded “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner” online advertising video commercials will be making their world debut this week. Just like the classic Sam Elliot spots, these are sure to be instant classics! The advertisements were created by the beef checkoff program and will generate millions of impressions online.

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The Value Of Growing Up In Agriculture

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:28:00 +0000

I’ll never forget how I first got my start in the cattle business. I was four years old and Grandpa told me if I helped him take care of a bottle calf, he would give me my very own heifer for payment. I took his business proposition seriously, and I accompanied my dad to the barn each day to offer the bull calf his bottle of milk. That fall, Dad and I looked over the replacement heifers, and I made my selection.

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Campaign Aims To Raise Animal Care, Autism Awareness

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:06:00 +0000

My family and I spent the weekend moving cow-calf pairs to pasture. As we loaded the first pairs into the trailer, I noticed a shadow from a fence post that was haphazardly leaning against the loading dock. The cow I was pushing up the alley stalled to examine the shadow and find the source of the potential danger. My thoughts immediately went to Temple Grandin. I have heard her speak countless times about keeping the alley clear of distractions, and we quickly moved the fence post, so the cattle would better move into the trailer.

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Winning Beef Recipe, Plus New Contest!

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:09:00 +0000

From enchiladas to taco dip, we have compiled a tasty selection of ground beef recipes in the first two weeks of May. We are in full swing celebrating May Beef Month with Roper Apparel. Today, we announce the winner of our ground beef recipe contest and reveal the new cooking theme for the remaining weeks of May. The winning cooks will earn a $125 gift certificate for your efforts!

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HSUS Spoofed, Abuse Video Revealed

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:08:00 +0000

The Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) is PETA in business suits, and their main mission isn’t saving dogs and cats -- it’s abolishing animal agriculture and eliminating meat, dairy and eggs from the dinner table. They accomplish this through litigation, legislation, lobbying, ballot initiatives, bullying and pulling on the heartstrings of consumers with emotional campaigns.

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Do We Need Animal ID?

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:02:00 +0000

The U.S. confirmed its fourth case of BSE in April, this one in a central California dairy cow. While the announcement sent shockwaves through the industry, the media coverage was fairly balanced and factual.

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When It Rains, It Pours

Tue, 08 May 2012 08:44:00 +0000

Irony is hurrying to get the field worked and planted before the rain comes in, only to be rewarded for that extra hustle with a flash flood a few days later. It’s signing the lease on a pasture for summer grazing and watching it pool with water. It’s living on top of a hill and having a flooded basement.

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Win $125 Boots From Roper Apparel!

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:56:00 +0000

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Veganism Book For Kids Goes Too Far

Wed, 02 May 2012 21:58:00 +0000

“Vegan Is Love” is the title of a new children’s book by Ruby Roth. While I grew up on innocent Disney fairytales, the Bernstein Bears, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder series, Roth introduces young people to the horrors of eating meat, and she goes way too far in the process.

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Domino’s Pizza Rejects HSUS Resolution

Tue, 01 May 2012 23:54:00 +0000

“Domino’s Pizza shareholders overwhelmingly rejected a request to study ending the use of pork from suppliers who confine pregnant pigs in crates. Some fast-food companies, including Burger King, McDonald's and Wendy's, have pledged to phase out the use of pork from such suppliers,” according to an AnnArbor.com report.

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Celebrate May Beef Month With Roper Apparel

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:27:00 +0000

May is finally here, which means producers are in the midst of spring planting and getting the pairs and fences ready for summer grazing. May also means Beef Month, and we are celebrating on the blog with a recipe contest featuring beef. Each week, a winning recipe will be selected, and the champion chef will take home a $125 gift certificate for a pair of boots, courtesy of Roper Apparel.

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Farm Boy Spring Calving Photography Champions

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:47:00 +0000

As April comes to a close, it’s also time to announce the winners in the 2012 Spring Calving Photography Contest, sponsored by Farm Boy and Farm Girl Authentic Brand. With more than 140 entries and close to 200 votes, you have narrowed down the photographs and selected our champions!

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