Have you checked out my Ag-Thankful Series on Agriculture Proud this month? If not, you really should! There are great posts from guest-bloggers sharing why they are thankful for agriculture this November. Stories from college students, multi-generation cattlemen and women, Ag-business professionals, and a few that are fairly new to Agriculture.I really encourage you to … Continue reading What are you Thankful for?
Anna-Lisa is Ag-Thankful
Continuing with this month's Ag-Thankful theme, Anna-Lisa Giannini share with us today why she is thankful for Agriculture. Anna-Lisa is Co-Founder of Beef on a Budget, AgBlogger, and a soon-to-be graduate of Oklahoma State University. She is very passionate about encouraging people to learn more about beef production by connecting with cooks in the kitchen … Continue reading Anna-Lisa is Ag-Thankful
The Farm Vet is Ag-Thankful
What does it mean to be thankful? The dictionary definition says, “conscious of benefit received; expressive of thanks; well pleased.” It is human error to lack in thankfulness. Some incidents in life may trigger an onset of thankfulness for our quality of life and the blessings we have. We hope everyone can be reminded during … Continue reading The Farm Vet is Ag-Thankful
Kelly is Ag-Thankful
Part of this month's theme on AgProud is to share why we are thankful to be a part of Agriculture. This includes thanking the farmers and ranchers who produce the food on our tables and sharing what is so great about being a part of Agriculture. Today's guest post is from Kelly M. Rivard, college … Continue reading Kelly is Ag-Thankful
What will your replacement do?
In his 1996 book, Only the Paranoid Survive, Intel CEO and cofounder Andy Grove told the story of how in the 1980s he posed the following question to his partner Gordon Moore, "If we got kicked out and the board brought in a new CEO, what would he do?" Moore's answer was quick and decisive: … Continue reading What will your replacement do?
From the Ground Up – JBS
Today's livestock business is made of many different levels, businesses, specialties, and organizations. All too often, people use these differences against one another, and try to separate themselves from the crowd. I found this interesting spotlight from BEEF Magazine. In an interview with the magazine JBS USA President and CEO hits on a few important … Continue reading From the Ground Up – JBS
I am Ag-Thankful
It is finally November. A month where Americans celebrate every reason we are thankful to live in this great nation. Way back at the "First Thanksgiving Feast" the Pilgrims and Indians sat with family and friends to give thanks for a successful harvest. At the end of the month many of us will gather around … Continue reading I am Ag-Thankful
I am Ag-Thankful
It is finally November. A month where Americans celebrate every reason we are thankful to live in this great nation. Way back at the “First Thanksgiving Feast” the Pilgrims and Indians sat with family and friends to give thanks for a successful harvest. At the end of the month many of us will gather around … Continue reading I am Ag-Thankful
A Cattleman’s Saturday
Here it is Saturday morning. I'm up at 5 and getting around for work. Most of the world is still sleeping and dreaming about all of the football games they'll be watching today. Maybe a little yard work and a short family trip. But not the cattlemen.We are out and about on our weekends. There's … Continue reading A Cattleman’s Saturday
AgFacts to Ruminate
Q: Which are the top 10 agricultural producing States? A: The top 10 agricultural producing States, in terms of cash receipts are (in descending order): California, Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota, Kansas, North Carolina, Indiana, and Missouri. Q: What are the leading farm commodities in the United States, in terms of cash receipts? A: Cattle … Continue reading AgFacts to Ruminate