For 25 years, beef has been what’s for dinner. Most people recognize that phrase and acquaint it with early television ads. But things in the food world have changed and…
Arizona Cattle Ranch and Feedlot Tour
Last week, work took me on a trip to Phoenix to tour a cattle feedlot and ranch with a group of dietetic interns and the Arizona Beef Council. This is…
Running and Travel Fueled by Beef
Life happens and time changes things. We learn how to buy better beef, runner smarter races, and write better blog posts. As my blogging efforts near a decade, I realized…
Educational Documentaries Sharing the Real Stories of Agriculture
As a society, we have an ever-increasing desire to learn more about where our food comes from. However, seeing as fear and emotion (looking at you Food Inc.) sell much…
32 Beef Advocates to Follow on Twitter
One of the difficult parts of jumping on a new social media network can be figuring out how to use it. Twitter can be one of those platforms that can…
Can Beef Be Part of a Diet for Weight Loss and Heart Health?
I frequently receive questions about how (of if) beef can be part of a healthy diet. Often times, beef is acquainted with cuts of yesteryear which carried more saturated fat….
Considerations for Accident Prevention When Handling Livestock
Farming and ranching continue to be one of the most dangerous occupations with more than 28 deaths per 100,000 workers every year, not accounting for those under the age of…
Celebrate Earth Day and Reduce Food Waste
There are not many things more frustrating in the kitchen than having to toss food that was perfectly good – had I eaten it in time. That has been a…
Succession Planning Tools For Younger Generations
Succession planning for farm and ranch businesses has been a popular topic for news stories and meeting workshops during recent years. No one likes to plan for or to talk…