You might remember my blog post last year on the South Dakota legislative showmanship contest that paired state government representatives with local 4-H kids in an effort to have a fun time and talk about agricultural issues with legislators. You...

When asking producers at the 2010 DakotaFest in Mitchell, SD about the proposed rule by USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA) President Bryan Nagel said the most...

Like many local farmers and ranchers, I was among those who flocked to ...

Readers often ask me how I come up with a different topic to blog about each day. While I will admit that some days are more challenging than others, I always tell folks that an afternoon spent outside with the cattle can usually provide an idea...

In previous speaking engagements, I have put on social networking training workshops for producers hoping to interact with consumers and share our agriculture story. By doing this, we hope to bolster beef demand, correct misinformation and educate...

Animal welfare: it’s a phrase that’s been usurped by animal rights groups but is practiced daily by America’s livestock producers. Earlier this week, I was a featured speaker at the 2010 South Dakota Veterinary Medicine Association’s annual...

“We are in a wonderful position in the U.S. that allows us to take advantage of food trends; the big question is, will our society let us take advantage of these opportunities?” asked Alex Avery, director of research and education at the Hudson...

It’s the day you have all been waiting for. The readers have weighed in and the winners selected for the ...

“If someone who had no clue what a beef operation was like, what would they think about your operation and the way you care for your animals?” asked Jerry Stokka, a senior veterinarian for Pfizer Animal Health, at a recent meeting held in my...

A little history lesson by Christopher Joyce with NPR teaches readers that when our ancestors added meat to our diet, they became leaner, smarter and more productive. The article is entitled ...