The things-to-do list for a food producer is seemingly endless: wean the calves, pregnancy-check the cows, give proper vaccinations, get the calves on a feed ration, harvest the corn and beans, plant the winter wheat, haul the hay home, keep the...
According to global estimates, there are 6.8 billion people living around the globe, and for farmers and ranchers, that’s a lot of mouths to feed. The question is, how do American food producers get their share of the global market? That was the...
I thought I would send out a quick note wishing all of you a safe and happy Thanksgiving, from my family to yours. Today we are counting our many blessings in life and giving thanks with friends and family across the country. Like so many of you...
With Thanksgiving just a day away, it's time we start thinking about the many things we are thankful for. In addition, it's important to thank those that do so much for us each and every day, America's farmers and ranchers. I thought I would pass...
Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to be a part of the 2009 Chamber Agriculture Banquet held in Pierre, S.D. and hosted by the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce. The Saturday event took place at the Ramkota Inn and featured comments from...
I have been fortunate to be a part of the brand new program at South Dakota State University, the Beef Leadership Program. This two-year program consists of nine monthly speakers in the first year. Students sign up to listen to these speakers...