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I’m watching kids compete hard in the rodeo arena looking to punch their ticket to the national high school and jr high finals. Some are humbled in that arena dirt and others have lived another month to compete for their dreams.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture made a really, really big announcement this week. The USDA has announced details of a framework to transform the food system to benefit consumers, producers and rural communities by providing more options, increasing access, and creating new, more, and better markets for small and mid-size producers.

Welcome to fun, fact Friday! As spring gardens perk up and cool season crops roll in, how could we not focus on the bright pink, radiant radish! It is a garden staple in back yard gardens and a definite attention getter in any produce section.

You have heard me talk about the Your Ag Network Beef Month promotion. Well, I wanted to let you know that we have rolled the fun right into June, steak month!

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It has done my soul a lot of good to see the upper midwest get the moisture they have been longing for. Unfortunately, some of these storms have packed a powerful punch recently with damaging winds and hail. The wheat in western Nebraska, that was within 6-8 weeks of harvest has been knocked into the dirt. Tender corn and soybeans have been brutally beaten before it even had much of a chance.

Without volunteers we would be a nation without a soul! After talking about our awesome experience at a cattle show we recently attended and with so many livestock shows and rodeos going on this summer it got me thinking more about how we can show our appreciation to the volunteers and committees that spend hours of their time, energy, and own resources pouring into events to entertain people and...

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I just have to tell you about all of the great things I witnessed this weekend. Of course, it involved kids and livestock, how did you guess?? It was the 60th Annual Nebraska State Junior Hereford Show.

Spring brings lots of cool season veggies, but around our place it also brings more eggs! My little motley crew barnyard flock really kicks it in to gear laying eggs as they are out foraging and enjoying the creepy crawlies and greenery this time of year.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture made a really, really big announcement this week. The USDA has announced details of a framework to transform the food system to benefit consumers, producers and rural communities by providing more options, increasing access, and creating new, more, and better markets for small and mid-size producers.

Just last Monday we celebrated Memorial Day honoring our fighting men and women that have given their lives to protect our country and keep us safe. Then the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas was hanging over us. I don’t have the words to express the level of sadness as they bury those children and two teachers. They are all in our prayers.

I’m just going to be quite honest today and admit that I do not have all of my garden planted. Infact, I really only have my cool season crops in. We are in for another mild week of temps here, so I planted my second round of radishes and beets yesterday.

Welcome to June! The word of the season seems to be “transition.” In ranching it seems like we are always in a constant state of transition.

I want to thank MultiMin for riding alongside me during May as the exclusive Ranch Raised sponsor. As I told you a few weeks ago, we are loyal MultiMin users here on the Jones Ranch and have been for years. Please talk to your local vet about how MultiMin can benefit your herd or check out MultiMinUSA.com

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It is with genuine attention that we honor the service men and women who died while defending our country. They gave the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedoms.

It is with genuine attention that we honor the service men and women who died while defending our country. They gave the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedoms. Throughout America there will be parades, Memorial services, and community gatherings. I know I am lucky to live in a place, in America, that is steeped in these rich traditions.

It is clear that beef is a favorite protein and meal staple, but cattle provide you SO much beyond that ground round and sirloin, that I bet you have never even considered. The other by-products of cattle are just as amazing as the red meat they produce.

U.S. farmers have had their foot on the accelerator pushing to get the crops in the ground. Wet and cold weather was a problem for a while, but we are approaching the finish line.

It’s PIE DAY here on Ranch Raised! No, I don’t mean 3.14 or March 14, I am clearly aware that today is May 26. What I mean is it is pie baking day here in my kitchen, which precedes branding weekend.

The past few days I have witnessed something that totally fills my cup, kids working with livestock! My older girls took part in a sheep and goat show camp alongside some great kids and mentored by some pretty awesome young adults. Not only did they have a ton of fun, they learned a lot. Respect was demanded and the kids were fully present.

Host Monte James interviews Sarah Metzler Director of Organizational Communications for the Cattlemen's Beef Board today's Hot Barn Report.