Here’s the winning photo in the National Beef Ambassador “Farmers and Ranchers Care” Earth Day photo contest. It was taken by Kaylyn Groce of Silver City, N.C. In order to participate, the first requirement was to become a fan of the National Beef Ambassadors on Facebook and upload a photo to that page showcasing how they, as beef producers, are …
BBQ Cheddar Butterburger For National Hamburger Month
This is how you celebrate National Hamburger Month. How about a Culvers BBQ Cheddar Butterburger? I wonder when the nutrition police will decide it’s illegal? Think Demolition Man. Culver’s introduces a new ButterBurger to help celebrate National Hamburger Month in May. Culver’s is now serving the BBQ Cheddar ButterBurger with fresh, never-frozen 100 percent U.S. beef, savory BBQ sauce, Wisconsin …
Remember Agriculture on Earth Day
Tomorrow is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in the United States. I still remember the very first Earth Day when I was in middle school and it was a very “hippy-ish” sort of deal. Today, everyone is in on the environmental act. That includes farmers and ranchers – the original environmentalists. As National Corn Growers Association president Darrin Ihnen, …
Meat-In Day
Penn State students in the College of Agricultural Sciences once again joined forces to put on a showing of their support for animal agriculture. This year marked the 4th anniversary of Meat-In Day, an event originally started by Penn State Alumnus and former National Beef Ambassador Chris Molinaro. On March 18, approximately 175 students from the College of Agriculture Sciences …
Great Steaks From Alltech
When I found out that Alltech was marketing steaks I knew they would be good. This is a very good filet on my grill. If you’re looking for a good recipe then order some flat irons and give this a try: Spicy Lemon Pesto Flat Iron Steaks Ingredients: 4 beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks (6 to 8 ounces …
Celebrating The Great American Steak Out
Thank you America’s farmers and ranchers for all you do. I want to especially thank Michigan’s beef producers. Sorry you had to put up with that silliness from your Governor. I made some steak choices today and they were good. Never let a little sleet and rain stop a good steak to celebrate Ag Day. If you’ve enjoyed a good …
Farmers and Ranchers Care Photo Contest
The National Beef Ambassadors (sponsored in part by ZimmComm New Media) is starting a photo contest tomorrow. Have you heard something in the media lately that has made you think more about the importance of YOUR agriculture story? The National Beef Ambassadors, funded in part by the beef checkoff, can help you spread your message. The “Farmers and Ranchers Care” …
Michigan Meat Day
When a Governor sticks her foot in her mouth it’s a really public thing. Here’s just one of the responses to Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm declaring National Ag Day as Michigan Meatout Day. It’s a Facebook invite and I’m attending. How about you?
A Tour of “Hard Work U”
There is a rare treasure nestled in the heart of the Ozarks in Southern Missouri – a college that offers students a degree in hard work. I’ve lived in Missouri for 18 years but never knew about the College of the Ozarks until this week when I joined the Missouri Beef Industry Council (MBIC) for a luncheon and tour at …