I'm always up for some good food, especially when it comes to Cajun flavor, ingredients easily found in the pantry, and some good hearty beef. So when I saw this recipe on the Texas Farm Bureau page, I knew I had to share it. Quick Food Facts: The onions in this recipe are referred to as “1015″ … Continue reading Recipe: Texas Jambalaya
Time To Celebrate Heart Healthy Beef!
As I was about ready to walk out the door last Friday, the TODAY Show aired a segment on Valentine's Day meals. What was the centerpiece for this meal? Why it was BEEF of course! The recipe for Rib eye steaks with smokey arrabiata sauce sure looked tasty, but I could go without the sauce. February … Continue reading Time To Celebrate Heart Healthy Beef!
How Do You Prefer Your Steak?
I've been working on some February "Heart Healthy Beef" posts, but thought it appropriate to go ahead and share this clip. Take the poll. How do you prefer your steak? What's your favorite cut? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Cattlemen’s College: Web Roundup
Earlier this week I shared a few thoughts on the Cattlemen's College held at last week's Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville. There were so many great courses held that I had no way of attending them all. This is where social media comes in handy! I've rounded up a few links from across the web from … Continue reading Cattlemen’s College: Web Roundup
NCBA Convention 2012 in Music City Nashville – Tweetup
Education. Networking. Opportunity. Fun. That's how the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) describes their 114th annual convention as it comes to Music City Nashville February 1-4. I know it's still 3 weeks away, but I can't hold it to myself. I'll be going and it'll be my first large industry convention to attend. (Oh and … Continue reading NCBA Convention 2012 in Music City Nashville – Tweetup
McDonald’s Launches Farmer Ad Campaign
Have you seen the latest commercials from America's favorite burger chain? McDonald's launched its new ad campaign on January 2nd to emphasize the quality of ingredients and a farm to fork story. The ads feature four farmers (secondary suppliers) that produce potatoes, lettuce, and beef for the restaurant chain. The cattle rancher featured in the … Continue reading McDonald’s Launches Farmer Ad Campaign
Tis The Season – Beef Aim of Five Finger Discount
In the month of December, all it takes to get a good headache going is to hit the roads in town, never mind the Wal-Mart parking lot or grocery aisles. The Holidays are also prime time for the five-finger discount. So what are shop lifters snatching from the shelves? The number one item might surprise … Continue reading Tis The Season – Beef Aim of Five Finger Discount
Blog Action Day: Ranch Life Ties Family and Food
I had a little trouble coming up with a topic for the 2011 Blog Action Day. Sure, I need to talk about food, but what about it? How does my work with cattle connect with food? If I had to choose, what one message do I want to share for BAD? My connection with the … Continue reading Blog Action Day: Ranch Life Ties Family and Food
Working On The Bull Test
Many of my favorite memories as a kid include working with my dad. One in particular is a trip made to the Oklahoma State Bull Test Station Spring Sale. We had a 32’ stock trailer loaded up with bulls and headed back home. Just as we drove onto I-40 at Shawnee, we had a flat … Continue reading Working On The Bull Test
Advocating for the Beef Community (Part 3)
In the previous two posts (Part 1, Part 2), I have discussed tips from my discussion with Daren Williams, Director of Communications with NCBA. Story telling is the most effective method of communication and we have a responsibility to communicate our story of production agriculture to the world. In Part 2, I gave a challenge … Continue reading Advocating for the Beef Community (Part 3)