I’ll admit, I’m a huge fan of the Hunger Games novels. And I’m going to see the movie tomorrow…totally thrilled! For those of you unfamiliar with the Hunger Games series, there are 12 Districts, each of which has a specialization. Even though Katniss, Gale and Peeta are all from District 12, I’m a fan of […]
Spring on the farm
Ronny and I (and Hank!) spent a little bit of time on Ronny’s family farm this weekend. These three little guys were kind of a highlight. I love calving season! The farm is just starting to green up, lots of baby lambs are running around and Hank just could hardly sit still for one picture. […]
Grocery consumer “moment”
I had a consumer moment in the grocery store. While shopping for groceries before my parents came into town, the store I was shopping at didn’t have three items I needed: Madeira wine, bleu cheese and ground pork. And then I had a tantrum…seriously, these are not three very unusual grocery products. But I didn’t […]
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 […]
Bill Gates, a voice of reason for modern agriculture
With all of the negative media and crazy animal activists, it’s good to have a voice outside of agriculture serving as a great spokesperson. That’s why I was more than pleased to see a common household name, Bill Gates, as one of those voices. An article from Drovers CattleNetwork says yes, the Microsoft founder is […]
What the Panama Canal means to agriculture
What does agriculture and the tropics have in common? The Panama Canal – the highway of agricultural products from the Atlantic to the Pacific. I had the great opportunity to experience it this past week. As my involvement with the US Grains Council has increased, so have my opportunities to see the importance of agriculture […]
Heart-shaped foods
The Huff Post doesn’t always turn my crank, but I can appreciate them today – Valentine’s Day – for featuring BEEF as a food that can be heart-shaped. In their article, Heart-Shaped Foods That You Wouldn’t Expect, they feature photos of steak, potato, donuts, cookies, pizza, eggs, meatloaf, and yes, even a hamburger. At least […]
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. […]
The purpose of pets
After church this afternoon, I sat down to relax and called my dog, Hank, up to lay beside me and warm me up. To me, Hank is no ordinary dog and I treat him like I would my own child. And if you asked me this before we got Hank if I would even consider […]
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 […]
