This might be a “humane” rant, but there is too much bologna going on not to mention. And I like my bologna and want to keep it in the food supply. Opening my email this morning put me in a sour mood. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), is putting good money that […]
factory farming
Transformation Nation, and we’re not talking Dr. Oz.
Consumers. They are the ones who have the most influential say in what production practices are put into place for livestock production and animal welfare practices. And these consumers are talking to their food retailers. Lately, we have seen more and more retailers put policies in place that require their supply of meat to be […]
Firefighters care about ag, too
This last Sunday was the Goehner Volunteer Fire Department’s 55th Annual Spaghetti feed in Goehner, Nebraska. This isn’t just some jarred spaghetti sauce, it’s famous for a recipe that hasn’t changed since 1957 when it was given to the firemen by a priest in a neighboring community. The annual spaghetti feed raises funds for the […]
Today’s Agriculture
Modern agriculture. Kind of hard to really “show” all of modern agriculture and the new technology farmers & ranchers use in a fair/trade show type of setting. But Pennsylvania did it. At the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show, the “Today’s Agriculture” exhibit put together an “experience” – an innovative display that brings the farm to families. […]
Where’s the Beef?
I featured McDonald’s new commercials a few weeks ago, but the new Wendy’s restaurant commercials are stirring up the pot! We’ve all heard of Wendy’s TV commercial of Clara Peller’s line, “Where’s the Beef?” that was made popular in 1984. Well, Wendy’s has had a newer version of this slogan in a commercial out […]
Taking credit for attacks on agriculture
Unfortunately, there was a lot of news this week about how Harris Ranch in California was attacked by animal rights activists in which fourteen of their trucks were set on fire. K-State friend and agvocate, Brandi Buzzard, Buzzard’s Beat, took this story from a great perspective and I wanted to forward on her thoughts. She […]
A rancher’s vacation
While others I know are vacationing in Cabo, Padre or back East, Ronny and I spent a “vacation” last week helping my family in Colorado artificially inseminating (AI) our cowherd. It was great to spend some time at home and with my parents – even if it was pretty hard work! I think this is […]
Animal agriculture & misconceptions on Oprah today
Since most of us are snowed/iced-in today, let’s practice our true agvocacy and respond to Oprah Winfrey’s show on animal agriculture, CAFO’s and veganism today. Oprah is scheduled to air a show titled “Food 201” at 3 p.m. CST, where she and 378 staffers go vegan for a “one-week challenge”. The show will center on […]
Michael Pollan to air on Oprah tomorrow…
Michael Pollan is planning to be on Oprah tomorrow. Reading through the comments already written on Oprah’s web site, there are way too many uninformed here that give comments on what they think is “healthy” and what they learned from Michael Pollan. Please take a moment and make a comment, even if it’s just a […]
