Soil Investor: Stop that Soil
If people could see one thing about our farm, I wish they could see how much we care. I think about our crops all the time. I think about it at the gas station when I fill up my tank with E151. I think about our corn when I diaper my 11-month-old daughter. There are […]
On Your Mark, Get Set, Garden!
Among the first signs of spring on our farm are garden seed catalogs in the mailbox, baby calves on the ground, conversations about planting corn and track meets on the calendar. Themes of planning and preparation are discussed at our kitchen table, whether related to the backyard vegetable garden, the farm, or our kids competing […]
Our Meat Products Are Back––Enjoy!
A Little About Us Karol Swan and Jordan Swan have a farm near York, Nebraska. Karol, Jordan’s mother, is retired from a 32-year career with the USDA Meat Grading and Certification Branch, stationed at JBS Swift, Grand Island, Nebraska. She is currently with a farmer/cattle feeder near Columbus, Nebraska. Jordan splits her time between York, […]
Mom Guilt, and How to Avoid It When Grocery Shopping!
“Mom guilt.” It’s like laundry. No matter how hard you try to wish it away, it’s always there. Now more than ever, this fast-paced, technology-driven world puts pressure on young moms to do what’s right for their family. Is this car seat safe enough? What kind of milk should I buy? What age is safe […]
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. Their bodies are still learning to adjust to the […]
RD Amber Pankonin discusses GMOs
Amber Pankonin, Registered Dietitian discusses all things GMOs.
Chocolate Milk for the Kiddos? You Bet!
How often do your kids drink milk? As a dietitian and farmer, I can tell you that milk provides essential vitamins and other nutrients that are important for people of all ages, including kids, to support a solid foundation for growth, development, and overall wellness. A great way to get kids more excited about drinking […]
It’s Tailgate Season!
The center of the tailgating universe may or may not be in Nebraska, but in my opinion nobody does it better! If you’ve ever spent a Husker football game day anywhere near Lincoln’s Memorial Stadium, you’ve experienced the incredible energy of a crowd that knows how to tailgate in epic proportions. Maybe you’ve walked past […]
Beef—Have it for Dinner—TONIGHT!
There is something about February that makes me think about beef. I don’t know if it is my longing for the warm summer nights and enjoying grilling with family and friends in the midst of these freezing cold temperatures or seeing the cattle graze fields of cornstalks for their winter food. Agriculture is the number […]
