Tag: family

  • Stolen Smells

    Stolen Smells

    So, this week Buzzard is swamped with my project, THE project.  From 4:30 am Tuesday to 8 p.m Friday my life will be consumed with pigs, blood, carbon dioxide and I think you can figure the rest out from there.  Since I don’t have a ton of time to write you a truly original post…

  • 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…

  • Kids ask questions, please provide answers!

    My little sister is quite possibly the coolest person on Earth – at the moment she’s tied with Dr. Jim Nelssen but she’s only 6 and 3/4 so she has lots of time to move up.  On the rare occasions that I get to see her, sometimes she’ll go with me to feed horses.  We…

  • Witty signs at Hyvee

    I don’t shop at Hyvee very often, mostly because I am addicted to Wal-Mart but when I do I am always in awe of the different selections of food they have.  Additionally, I always spot new advertising for various products, especially those that rhyme.  Check out the pork promotional below that is a one-liner stays in your…

  • It’s Not Ronald’s Fault

    Last night, while doing laundry (actually, avoiding doing laundry) I caught up on reading the ag blogs in my inbox. One recent news piece by Gary Truitt of Hoosier Ag Today caught my eye – “Send Out the Clowns.” This title did its job and got me to read the whole piece, which to my disappointment…