As the days begin to shorten and the air becomes crisp, the winter season is now to face. As many people begin to prepare to stay inside, the American rancher is preparing for the cold temperatures. The winter season is one of the hardest conditions a cattle operation has to face, but also one of the most […]
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By Cali Hillsman, 2022-2023 MO Beef Leadership Academy Member Sustainability is important with our growing population. A large component of being sustainable is the efficiency and manner our beef, a renewable resource, is utilized. With over 130 billion pounds of world wide beef consumption in 2020, it’s no wonder the first thing that comes to mind
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By Clara Wallace, 2022-2023 MO Beef Leadership Academy Member Anytime someone asks me what my favorite food is, 100% of the time I say “steak.” Usually they will ask me what’s so good about a steak and I tell them my story – I am a beef producer and raise my own cattle. I grew up on
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By Jack Norfleet, 2022-2023 MO Beef Leadership Academy Member The summer is always the busiest time of the year. Families are embarking on vacations, county fairs are bustling, and everyone wants to soak up the sun before it is too late. Although we may be staying busy during the summer, it is critical we do not forget
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By: Kaleigh Moore, 2020-2021 MO Beef Leadership Academy Member My name is Kaleigh Moore and I am one of the Mo Beef Kids Ambassadors for Missouri. I am a Senior at North Callaway High School which is located in Kingdom City, MO. So far I have learned so much from this amazing opportunity. But before
By: Lydia Reed, 2020-2021 MO Beef Leadership Academy Member Since a young age I’ve always had a passion for the cattle industry. Whether that be working around the farm, feeding cows, or even showing cattle in the summertime. I have found a passion for all of it, and continue to expand my knowledge within it.
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