I follow several blogs – ag and non-ag. But the cool thing is that I’m constantly finding new, great, amazing blogs from those working hard in agriculture! I want to share some of my favorite #agblogs, and if I missed your favorite, please share it with me. I want to include this in a series, […]
A not-so-home-grown example of feeding the world
This was my garden last year (after Hank tried to destroy it…). This is my garden this year. In hopes that Hank, the digmaster pictured above, doesn’t get into my garden this year, I put down chicken wire. Now, I know that doesn’t mean it’ll still keep him out, but we’ll see. Anyways, planting my […]
Signs of spring
There is a sign of spring out there! We were in Manhattan, KS this weekend and I got to see more green than there is in Nebraska. These two pictures were taken about two months apart in approximately the same area. Here are more “green” photos of the Pope family farm! […]
Review explores beef, shares accomplishments
Today, the Masters of Beef Advocacy Alumni Association sent out a report, marking the release of “The Cattlemen’s Stewardship Review: Connecting Our Vision and Values,” a comprehensive look at the beef industry’s influence on communities, the economy, public health and the environment. This review was developed with the goal of bridging the knowledge gap between producer and consumers, and […]
Drought, fire, water and livestock
A deepening drought is threatening one third of the U.S. And that includes a lot of livestock country. Wildfires are starting up all over, and I’m especially sensitive to these fires when they affect the livestock. In Colorado, three new wildfires started last week that burned more than 11,000 acres, forcing thousands of people and […]
The 9-billion people question? It’s not space we need.
Last week, The Economist Magazine published an extensive series of articles with the summary title of “The 9-billion people question: A special report on feeding the world.” The articles examine what is going to be required to feed more than two billion additional people by 2050, a question being looked at by more than just […]
Beef Industry Carves a Course: Featuring a Colorado-ranch girl
I’m proud to pass on a great article about a fellow friend and Colorado-ranch girl, Jen Johnson, who was featured in the Wall Street Journal today: Beef Industry Carves a Course I’ve gotten my Master of Beef Advocacy and it is a great program! The Johnson family Colorado native Jen Johnson loved raising cattle and eating […]
Vets Recognize Animal ‘Welfare’ in Oath
An article in the Daily Yonder, caught my attention when it stated, “Veterinarians now must take an oath that they will attempt to prevent “animal suffering”.” In the article, found here, it talks about the rising battle between the nation’s agriculture sector and animal rights activists, and how common livestock production practices — in particular, large […]
Ag women scrutinized by jealous environmentalist
Women in agriculture have gotten a beating in the media this week, all because they are tying them to what they dub “Big Ag“. The media authors – ironically women themselves – must just be jealous of the opportunities that farm women are getting to talk to urban women about the food they raise, their families, […]
The food industry in Louisiana
Being in Louisiana this week for the U.S. Grains Council annual meeting has giving me a taste (literally) of not only their grain industry – but also the amazing food industry! Food in the south is a culture in it’s self. Even though I am an avid beef-eater, I think the only beef I’ve eaten […]
