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  • Father’s Day

    Father’s Day

    Father’s Day isn’t celebrated in Australia until September, but being as how I’m a red-blooded American, I’ll be ‘celebrating’ today. Obviously, I can’t be there to spend time with Podge, but I sent him a card and hopefully he’s received it. This is the first time in 10 years I haven’t been with my dad on Father’s…

  • Oprah’s Big Goodbye, Farewell, Adieu

    Oprah’s Big Goodbye, Farewell, Adieu

    Will agriculture benefit from her departure? Oprah is by no doubt one of the most influential women, nay, people of the 20th and 21st centuries. Over the past 25 years, she has affected America’s lives by suggesting books, lifestyle choices and health advice. Additionally, one cannot ignore the countless people she has helped through her Angel…

  • People Other People Don’t Think About

    People Other People Don’t Think About

    Farmers and Ranchers Megan H., a Michigan middle school student, was faced with the task of writing a letter to a group of people that don’t receive much attention from the rest of society.  Megan, bless her little heart, chose the Michigan Farm Bureau. Have a look at Megan’s simple but extremely heartfelt words. Not…

  • I Am Second – Trevor Brazile

    It’s no secret that I, along with several thousands of rodeo fans, are huge Trevor Brazile fans.  What’s not to love? He is an 11 time World Champion and holds the record for most All-Around titles ever won with 8. He is a well-known poster boy for being a family man, he’s obviously very skilled…

  • Another Baxter Black Post

    If you haven’t noticed, I’m a pretty big Baxter Black fan – evident here, here, here and here. I was even lucky enough to meet him at Cattle Industry Convention in Reno, Nevada in 2008. Baxter and I and some friends in Reno Well, Amanda Radke has similar feelings about cowboy poetry, Baxter and his…