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5 Myths About Beef Most Americans Believe
I spend a lot of time talking with families about beef. Over the years, I’ve realized many of us believe things about our food simply because that’s what we’ve always been told. Let’s look at five of the...
June 17, 2026 Read the storyLatest Stories
Bulls on the Loose - Anarchy Before Daybreak
Sunrise sounded a little different this morning. You see… it’s not quite breeding season. BUT… the bulls think it is....
May 14, 2026How Filling Your Freezer Changes the Way You Cook
I’m going to tell you something that might surprise you. I don’t meal prep. I don’t spend Sundays lining up...
Feb 24, 2026What do you really get in a half beef??
What’s Actually in a Half Beef (And Why Grassfed Beef Feeds Your Family Differently) Before we talk numbers, let’s talk...
Feb 24, 2026
Save $1500 Per Year on Groceries
Every week I hear it “I’m tired of not knowing what’s for dinner.” Truth is, it’s not your fault. When...
Oct 30, 2025Weeknight Winners: 3 Summer Meals with Ground Beef & One Pan & 20 Minutes
When summer gets busy, one-pot meals are my go-to dinner choice. After a long day outside, I want something hearty,...
Sep 5, 2025Lenny the Bull
Lenny the Bull is very near & dear to me. This is the story that I wrote several years ago...
Jun 5, 2024
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32 Questions for your Rancher...
As a rancher, I want to give you a conversation guide to get you started in finding the perfect rancher...
Mar 28, 2024
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Satisfying Simple Beef Gyros
I’m missing the taste of summer, so here is a great way to use Fajita Beef from long time customer...
Dec 28, 2023
Eating Beef can HEAL your body! ~Shanen's Story
In 2007 I was planning a natural delivery with my 3rd child, simple right! Well, Beau wears a 7 1/2 inch...
Dec 28, 2023Why did we start this crazy journey??
Who are we and how did we get started ranching?Beau & Shanen met in 1998 at Iowa State University. Beau...
May 15, 2023Help!! I've never had a cow in my freezer!
HELP!! I've Never had a Half a Beef in my Freezer!!! But I want to feel secure in feeding my...
May 14, 2023
Why is Regenerative Ranching GOOD for the environment?
Regenerative ranching is good for the environment for several reasons: Carbon Sequestration: Regenerative ranching practices can help sequester carbon in...
Apr 14, 2023