I’m addressing you today from Indianapolis, IN, where I’m attending the 83rd National FFA Convention, serving as a volunteer for the Mitchell (SD) FFA Chapter and to help coach my middle sister, Courtney, in the job interview competition. I will...
USDA has always been a strong supporter of livestock producers, helping to boost meat demand through its programs and initiatives. However, our long-standing relationship with this government entity is certainly not evident in its latest project...
Have you heard about one of ...
As corn prices continue to climb, many livestock producers are reminded of 2008 when corn prices reached historic highs, creating one expensive year for feeding cattle. Current trends indicate corn prices will continue to move up, causing concern...
When Annie Clement contacted me about a potential blog spot on her new Apple iTunes application for iPhones, iRanch Calculator, my interest was immediately piqued. McClement is a researcher, cattle producer and all-around cowgirl who has the can...
Many of my friends are getting married and having babies, and it seems that whenever we get together, we always talk about the many life lessons farm and ranch kids learn that their urban peers might not be exposed to. These conversations often...
I was searching for some information on the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) recently when I ran across a forum with the discussion title...