The following is a repost of a column by Nicole Ginley-Hidinger shared on the Ragnar Road Blog. The Montana Running Ranchers are very thankful for Ragnar featuring our team prior to the recent Ragnar Relay Hawaii. Be sure to read all my coverage of our relay team, the Montana Running Ranchers. Like what you see here? Sign … Continue reading Beef. It’s What’s for the Montana Running Ranchers’ Pre-Race Dinner
Montana Ranchers Complete 200-mile Relay in Hawaii
The following is a recap of the recent Ragnar Relay Hawaii, where I joined a team of runners from the ranching community to complete a 200(ish) mile relay around Hawaii's Big Island. This was an incredible experience, tough race, and exciting time to connect with participants from across the country. Be sure to read all … Continue reading Montana Ranchers Complete 200-mile Relay in Hawaii
How Many National Parks Have You Visited?
Earlier this year, I checked three more off the list thanks to a long weekend over the Labor Day holiday and a few travel points burning a hole in my pocket. In a previous column, I touched on the role Open Lands have for Western ranchers, but they make for great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors … Continue reading How Many National Parks Have You Visited?
Billie Jo Holzer | Montana Running Ranchers
Today we’ll continue with a series on the Montana Running Ranchers relay team. The team will be participating in the Ragnar 200-mile relay event in Hawaii, October 14-15, 2016. The team uses this event as an advocacy opportunity to share the message of beef in a healthy diet and Montana ranching with runners and athletes from across … Continue reading Billie Jo Holzer | Montana Running Ranchers
Cattle Fly Control with Dave Thomas | Agriculture Proud Podcast 017
You know that graduate student who gets the lucky draw to help with those "fun" summer projects? Yep, that was my role when I first met today's podcast guest. Now, to be honest, the summer project wasn't too bad. I had the opportunity to help measure the results with a new fly tag project by … Continue reading Cattle Fly Control with Dave Thomas | Agriculture Proud Podcast 017
Open Lands Contributions by Livestock
Much of what we love about the western states involves open lands. Both private and public ownership of millions of acres make up these open spaces where we can enjoy wildlife, big skies, and the last remaining wide-open country. Do livestock and farming operations contribute to retaining these open lands? I decided to tackle this topic … Continue reading Open Lands Contributions by Livestock
Soylent Speaks Out On GMO Safety
Just a quick note today on the topic of Genetically Modified Organisms. As debates heat up about the labeling of food products containing GMO ingredients, food companies have been slowly taking stances on the issue. In case you haven't been paying attention, Vermont passed a law to require labeling, which went into effect on July … Continue reading Soylent Speaks Out On GMO Safety
Western Author on Sharing Your Story | Agriculture Proud Podcast 016
For years, we've talked about sharing your story in the context of agriculture advocacy. Today, while there is an increasing number of agriculture advocates sharing their stories on blogs, that doesn't mean we're doing it in the most effective manner to reach the audience we truly would like to reach. On Episode 016 of the … Continue reading Western Author on Sharing Your Story | Agriculture Proud Podcast 016
5 tips to be a more consistent blogger
Over the past six years, I've literally written and/or posted thousands of blog posts and articles on this blog, employers or friends' sites and industry publications. At times, I have been sharing and curating 5+ articles every week for numerous months. This can be exhausting and, if not managed well, detract from quality work in … Continue reading 5 tips to be a more consistent blogger
Does Feeding Pregnant Cows Impact Profitability Through Calf Finishing?
Farmers and ranchers love feeding their cattle. There's just something about going out to the field and emptying a bag of cubes or dropping off a few more protein tubs. This is especially true for livestock producers in the Southeastern U.S. with smaller herds. But does that extra feed pay off in the long run? … Continue reading Does Feeding Pregnant Cows Impact Profitability Through Calf Finishing?