21 years ago today, my parents, Dave and Peggy, were on their way to the hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. The date was November 13, 1987, and their first daughter, Amanda, was entering the world. As the story has been told to me, my dad was racing...
Have you ever thought about the definitive moment in your life that solidified your passion for something? I was asked that question recently about the time in my life when I first found my passion for agriculture. As I think back to my childhood...
I met a wonderful person the other day. His name is Ira Dickinson, and he is a true gentleman. A cowboy to the core, Ira is all boots and spurs, with a warm personality and a heart of gold. The best part about Ira--he is only 9 years old. ...
Even though America has chosen a new president, elected a new set of Congressmen and passed new legislation, this doesn't mean the skies have magically become more blue and our nation's problems have been solved. In fact, our new president has...
Elections have come and gone, the dust has settled and now it's time to disseminate the results. Of course, it will be interesting to see who Barack Obama selects as his Secretary of Agriculture and those that will work to correct our nation's...
As many of you undoubtedly did, I stayed up late watching the poll results to see Barack Obama elected as our 44th President. From my careful observations, I have noticed that the beef industry has been uneasy and divided about who would be the...
Today is the big day. I don't even have to say it, and you know what I mean. Today is the day America selects its new president. Today is the day ballots are filled in, votes are cast and poll results are blasted on every news station from Florida...
After months of campaigning, debating, mud throwing, shaking hands and kissing babies--Barack Obama and John McCain will finally come head to head in the 2008 presidential election. This is a big election for the beef industry, as the elected...