The Final Fetch
August 26, 2025
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A tribute to a well-loved ranch dog My deepest, darkest secrets are not held by my husband, best friends, siblings, parents or therapist. Despite those
A tribute to a well-loved ranch dog My deepest, darkest secrets are not held by my husband, best friends, siblings, parents or therapist. Despite those
A lot goes into the production of your steak, burger or roast: grass, water, feed, hay, vitamins, minerals, vaccinations, medically necessary treatments and, of course,
There’s a saying in the parenting universe, “No one does it alone,” and that is accurate for the farming and ranching world, as well. While
At least once per week, I engage in a discussion regarding beef imports with someone on one of my many Instagram videos. I hear people
Beef frequently appears on the supper table at our ranch house – it’s a mealtime favorite for us and our kids love it, too. If
We also stockpile on our ranch but it’s likely not the TV-worthy stockpiling you’re used to. Let me explain… Our ranch is deep in the
Being a self-proclaimed Grass Geek may seem easy on the surface but, to be completely honest, keeping our pasture and grass quality high on the
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Don’t Shoot the messenger(RNA)! The amount of time we spend consulting, planning and administering basic preventative health care to our cows, calves and stocker cattle
My favorite color of green is “new spring grass.” It’s bright and you can just tell it will be crunchy and lush for whatever herbivore
Close your eyes and picture this: a farmhouse and big red barn sitting atop a grassy, green hill. In front of the barn, in the
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Choices are everywhere, including the meat market. It’s the season of choices and the grocery store meat section is no different. One of the defining
Food is so much more than calories. Food is essential. Food is a human right. Food is emotional. Food is fuel. Food shouldn’t be feared.
It’s not uncommon to discuss rotational grazing, water plans and soil nutrients when the topic of sustainability arises, especially when it comes to discussions online
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We eat veggies, whole grains and fruits in this house. We also eat Cheetos, fruit snacks and ice cream. We grow tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers,
There are a lot of people in the beef community that get beef from the pasture to the plate. And while we talk about ourselves
It’s no secret that science is very important to me. On our ranch, we depend on science to help us make health management decisions for
This post is a collaboration with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. I received compensation but all thoughts and opinions
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that it’s miserably hot here in Kansas – it is August – however, that doesn’t mean it’s enjoyable. Earlier this summer,
Whew – who turned up the heat?! Summer has definitely arrived at our home on the range and while it’s nice to not battle snow
Wouldn’t it be great if we all cared about the Earth on the other 364 days a year and not just Earth Day? Well, let’s
By the time you read this, the snow will have melted but in its place, mud will be abundant on the ranch. And while it’s