It's Fall in Montana! Which means that the ranchers I work with are increasingly more difficult to get ahold of. Cattle are coming down from summer grazing, calves are being weaned and sold, and Fall working for cows is taking place. At the risk of sounding stupid to other ranchers in the region, I learned … Continue reading Preconditioning and Vaccines for Calves on the Ranch | Never Stop Learning
Grilled Tenderloin Summer Steak Salad | Recipe
It's a hot day in the middle of summer, you have a few friends coming over and you need to fire up the grill for a quick meal. What better way to have a light, fulfilling meal, than with a hearty steak salad. If needed, thaw steaks ahead of time in the refrigerator or set … Continue reading Grilled Tenderloin Summer Steak Salad | Recipe
Quick and Easy Spicy Bean Salsa | Summer Recipe
There's an old 3-ring binder that I hang on to. It has papers and note cards sticking out in every direction and every other time I pick it up, half the contents fall out. I hang on to it, because it's a collection of recipes my mom put together. She wasn't an extravagant cook, just … Continue reading Quick and Easy Spicy Bean Salsa | Summer Recipe
Does removing beef from the diet improve health and environmental sustainability?
Last week, you may have seen the news creeping across your social media feeds that Virgin mogul and billionaire, Sir Richard Branson, announced he had given up consuming beef in the name of a healthier lifestyle and planet. I say kudos to him! We should all be striving to do more to reduce our environmental impact, try … Continue reading Does removing beef from the diet improve health and environmental sustainability?
Campfire Biscuits | Trail Boss Recipe
I don't do a lot of extensive cooking, but what cook I do get accomplished is usually straightforward and to the point. One of my favorite cookbooks is a collection of recipes from ranches across the country, and even a few from Australian outfits. Most of the recipes are simple and straightforward, so it's usually … Continue reading Campfire Biscuits | Trail Boss Recipe
Intensification. Innovation. Integration. Discussions on Wellness and Food Security at Milken Institute
What happens when you take a guy out of Montana and turn him loose in the streets of Beverly Hills? A great learning experience... A few weeks ago, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Read more about my initial response in … Continue reading Intensification. Innovation. Integration. Discussions on Wellness and Food Security at Milken Institute
Questions about Genetic Modification | Student Brings Attention to GMO in C-SPAN Documentary
C-SPAN holds an annual competition among high school students for the production of documentaries that address critical issues they believe need to be addressed by Congress. The 2014 competition highlighted a number of important topics with the most popular subjects being the Economy (16%), Gun Legislation (14%) and Education (13%). However, the winner of the High … Continue reading Questions about Genetic Modification | Student Brings Attention to GMO in C-SPAN Documentary
Recipe: Green Chile Stew
I made awesome stew last night, but I'll warn you right off the bat - If you're looking for something with lots of veggies, or some elaborate dish to serve to guests, this probably isn't your cup of tea. This is more of a "bachelor cooking, not feeling 100%, but wanting something warm that will … Continue reading Recipe: Green Chile Stew
Calving Season – What works for your operation?
Everyone has a different calving season. Some have none at all. Some folks begin Spring calving in January, others wait until March or even May. Then you have Fall calving season that can begin in September or October. With so much difference, what's the right answer for everyone? There isn't one! And if someone tells … Continue reading Calving Season – What works for your operation?
How are antibiotics used in cattle? What room is there for improvement?
"Who would want to eat beef, especially when you consider all the antibiotics and growth hormones used in raising the cattle." -- Actual comment that represents many online article comments. General consumer sentiment on beef today? Yes or No? If so, what can we do to change this? And I'm not looking for the easy … Continue reading How are antibiotics used in cattle? What room is there for improvement?