Growing up on a cattle ranch meant there was plenty of chores to do for a little kid. I was always my dad's "right hand man," constantly ready to head outside to help get the chores done. Sometimes this meant opening gates, grinding feed, sorting...

I had good intentions when I promised to try out a new recipe from ...

The animal rights activists are at it again, busy making another dramatic documentary to show consumers the “evils” of livestock production. The documentary is titled, “Death on a Factory Farm,” and this 87-minute documentary will air on HBO...

In a time where many cattle producers are exiting the business, ranchers may need to find new ways to add value and generate revenue in their operations. Many ranchers are exploring carbon sequestration as a viable resource to increase profits...

Every single day, we read negative headlines about animal food production. Talk of politics, the economy, consumer perceptions and new laws and regulations drown our every thought, and it's hard to think on the bright side of things in challenging...

It's hard to go a day without seeing headlines about the environment in the news. Reducing our carbon footprint is a huge concern for much of our population. In addition, the media is heavily focused on identifying the source of greenhouse gasses...

I spent the weekend meeting with friends and industry folks at the AGR/Block&Bridle Steer Show in Brookings, S.D. at the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Campus. With over 120 entries from six different states, it was exciting to see the...

As a student that studies communications, I'm obsessed with understanding advertising campaigns. Which brand enhancement ideas work to increase beef demand, promote agriculture and give a voice to America's farmers and ranchers? Utilzing beef...

It seems that I watch the mailbox a little closer these days. As I write and work on homework, I anxiously wait for the mail to come. Now, most of the time, NOBODY wants the mail to come. The mailman usually delivers nothing but bills, bills...

Although I don't have a lot of time to relax and curl up with a good book, due to homework, chores and keeping up with this blog, I have found myself unable to put down Walt Barnhart's book...