Hosted by ag journalist and assistant editor Rachel Gabel, these are the agriculture headlines and stories important to our readers nationally and locally in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska.
Sam Tenpenny and Rachel introduce the Reading on the Ranch program and Rachel shares vitally important stories from rural Colorado over the years. The last one is probably the best one.
Sil steals the show as Commissioner Greenberg tours SLC, the fight over the confirmation of Stone-Manning ends with five votes left unmade.
Introducing Sam Tenpenny and a sit down with Justin Tupper about competition in the cattle markets and the second bidder.
This week I'm in the chopper with Clint Sidwell as he's wrapping up the final field of #Silage2021.
Redistricting in Colorado and Nebraska and the trillions being voted on- what does the ag committee say?
Ag labor- public comment is needed to shape rules moving forward so ag sectors that rely on labor won't go the way of the dodo.
Address football, coloring within the lines, and a reminder that we'll help carry your mat
An update on the congressional redistricting discussion and a fire at JBS' Grand Island facility.
Farm and ranch-raised soldiers reflect on time in Afghanistan; a Supreme Court win for common sense and a feedyard; the BLM wild horse gather in the Sand Wash Basin; a tribute to our friend ag broadcaster Brian Allmer; and Rachel Gabel's September 8 testimony to the Congressional Redistricting Commission.
Colorado Gov. Polis on meat processing, food, and Friday night lights. Betsy Markey, executive director, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, also speaks to my first question.
Loos, a hog producer, rancher, and radio host from Nebraska had the opportunity to appear in The Stand at Paxton County, now streaming on Netflix. It was a fantastic opportunity to preach ag beyond the choir. See Stand at Paxton County at https://www.netflix.com/title/81271289.
Dr. Erin Schroeder and her husband, Ben, who is also a veterinarian, practice in Hartington, Nebraska, running the practice his father started. Dr. Erin and I talk about finding balance, kindness, and walking through life and its challenges. Like her mama said, you could be in a swamp with an alligator and no gun.
Author Michele Payn and Rachel talk about the guilt surrounding food and how to sort through the BS about food choices. Find Michele on the Food Bullying Podcast and on social @mpaynspeaker.
A conversation about hunger and agriculture with Wyoming First Lady Jennie Gordon and agriculture and rural issues reporter Sarah Mock.
Kate Miller, a meat salesman and cattle producer from Arkansas, weighs in on “rah-rah” marketing of beef, what chefs want producers to understand, and where alternative proteins and labeling fit into the mix. Find Miller on Twitter @themeatlady or on Facebook @Kathryn Miller. This episode is brought to you by The Fence Post Magazine. Find them-and gift a subscription- at TheFencePost.com.
An introduction to Rachel Gabel's Full Plate Podcast.