Tag: beef

  • Agvocating for BEEF Across Five Nations

    I love Twitter — I learn more everyday about agriculture and how to tell ag’s story.  Just yesterday, Crystal Young (check out her blog and follow her on Twitter) shared a YouTube video with me about the Five Nations Beef Alliance.  The Alliance is comprised of the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Mexico and Australia…

  • Whole Grain and Heart Healthy

    Whole Grain and Heart Healthy

    The food industry is constantly changing – companies are always pushing lower fat, healthier foods.  No Trans Fat! Whole Grains! Low Sodium! are headlines that jump out at us from the label.  Interestingly enough, eating a diet rich with whole grains is something that can drastically improve both the quality and length of your life. …

  • Getting to know your BEEF

    Getting to know your BEEF

    Did you know that ground beef and hamburger aren’t the same product? I didn’t either until recently, while on Twitter, social media friend iTweetMeat brought up that point.  Upon further investigation I discovered the main difference between the two similar products.  Beef fat may be added to hamburger, but not ground beef.  Regardless of this…

  • Grace by Baxter

    Grace by Baxter

    I was reading the The All-American Cowboy Cookbook the other night (yes, I know some of you are in shock) trying to find new and interesting recipes that both the Ninja and I would like (quite a feat considering he likes vegetables and trying new things and I….well, don’t).  I stumbled across a cowboy prayer written by Baxter Black…

  • Know your product!

    Know your product!

    This past week, I was in Denver for the National Animal Science Meetings (not the National Junior Angus Show).  I was presenting a poster on one of my animal behavior and well-being projects about swine restraint and blood sampling.  While National Meetings was very exciting and filled with opportunities: networking with industry leaders, talking to…