Farming Methods
Nebraska-Grown Corn, Soybeans Play a Part in July Festivities
As we get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, you might be thinking, what do corn and soybeans have to do with this national holiday? As it turns out, quite a bit! If you live in Nebraska, have visited the state or have driven across Interstate 80, chances...
What does “Farm-to-Table” Mean?
When considering the phrase “farm-to-table,” what images or words come to mind? Maybe words like fresh, wholesome, nutritious, clean, or safe pop into your mind. Do you picture a Norman Rockwell-type farmer dressed in striped overalls and a straw hat...
Our Meat Supplies: Coming to Grips with COVID-19 Detours
These signs became familiar sights for many of us in the Midwest after historic floods began in March 2019. They meant our drive would be different, longer or not possible at all. Bridges out and roads closed created challenges similar to those we have recently seen...
Freezer Beef for Your Family
We are all relearning to grocery shop for home cooking and dining far more than we have been accustomed to. Let’s talk about a solution to have main course choices on hand all the time. Have you ever purchased beef directly from a producer and had it cut exactly the...
Babies, Babies, Babies………….
There isn’t anything much cuter than a baby calf. Black, white, brown fuzzy little creatures! Dairy farmers take the responsibility of raising healthy calves very seriously. It only makes sense, because the calves are the future of the farm. Healthy heifer calves...
Spring Time is Calving Time in Nebraska
Calving season is happening right now across much of the state. If you drive past farmers’ fields, you may see baby calves running around. I must admit, watching the energy and playfulness of calves always brings a smile to my face! Today, I am here to share with you...
What is your carbon footprint?
Obviously, this is not what is meant by a carbon footprint. There has been a lot of discussion lately about carbon footprints and how businesses and individuals can be more environmentally sustainable in the way they go about things. It can be confusing to...
Gene Editing: A Key to Tasty, Plentiful and Healthy Foods
With the new year upon us, I want to reflect on what I am hoping to see in the next decade. I want to challenge you to do the same! One thing I am hoping to see is more technology incorporated into our food production systems in ways that help us to provide solutions...
Was Great-Grandma’s Food More Nutritious?
How does the nutritional value of food today compare to the past? It’s pretty similar, actually. Do we really need to consume more foods than previous generations did to obtain adequate nutrients? No, but there’s a persistent myth in circulation that there’s a...
Caring for Dairy Cows in All Sorts of Weather
When winter arrives, we aren’t the only ones bundling up to stay warm. As a dairy farmer, I want you to know we pay special attention to the health of our baby calves during harsh weather to make sure they are protected sufficiently from the elements. ...