Caring for Dairy Cows in All Sorts of Weather

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. ...
It’s Tailgate Season!

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...
Chocolate Milk for the Kiddos? You Bet!

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...
Rhubarb Dump Cake

Rhubarb Dump Cake

CommonGround volunteer Ruth Ready shares her recipe for Rhubarb Dump Cake with Pure Nebraska viewers.   Rhubarb Dump Cake 4-5 cups chopped rhubarb1/2 cup sugar1 box of yellow cake mix1 1/2 sticks of butter (melted) In a greased glass (don’t use aluminum,...
Beef—Have it for Dinner—TONIGHT!

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...