"I about died this last week. That may be a bit of an exaggeration, but I called the Boss Man and informed him that if I die, this is why …"
- Glenn Brunkow
"My new cattle dog did not seem to be too bothered about the sound of fireworks, but on the Fourth the booms reached a whole new level."
- By Thomas Hoegemeyer, Nebraska Soil Health Coalition
Think you don't need healthy soil because you've got a pivot? Think again.
- Jaclyn Wilson
"The broken record syndrome will be in effect as I’ll say once again, I fully believe in the policy grassroots process."
- Glenn Brunkow
I have said many times that there is a good reason that in the Bible, we humans are compared to sheep.
- Jaclyn Wilson
It’s a beautiful day in Denver, Colorado—or at least it looks like that out the windows. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Midyear is going on this week. I’m here for two full days of meetings and policy discussions. The broken record syndrome will be in effect as I’ll say once …
- Dixi Wellman
"Sadly, most of my lapses in judgment didn’t even occur in my rookie year."
- Katie Kaliff-Jagels
"I make a big deal out of birthdays in our house because there’s nothing better than a day dedicated to recognizing the person we’ve become."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"I found things that brought me joy. I looked at a bigger picture more than ever before. I took the time for others. I disconnected more. Most importantly, I lived."
- Glenn Brunkow
"Sure, we have our problems, and we have some glaring ones right now, but history has shown that we will work them out and we will be better because of it."
- Glenn Brunkow
"Normally, when I see cows that are not where they are supposed to be I assume they are mine. This morning that was not the case, and I found it refreshing."
- Paula Peterson
Right this very minute down on the farm we are busy sharing our farm with visitors. I’m sure Tom would prefer me to not pick the time of year when he is crazy busy trying to spray, taking care of cattle stuff and every other thing that we seem to have to do, but I’m honestly not sure what ti…
- Jaclyn Wilson
"I can probably guarantee I was the only attendee at the event that was also trying to bid on some online embryos at the same time."
- Glenn Brunkow
"Since Dad’s passing, I often remember things he told me. Often, I remember those things right after it would have been helpful."
- Jaclyn Wilson
In 2007, the first iPhone was released, Netflix started streaming service, NASA successfully landed a spaceship on Mars, and 751 was born.
- Dixi Wellman
"Meaningful work extends far beyond a paycheck and becomes an expression of stewardship, service, family, faith and community."
- Glenn Brunkow
The drought has been broken - well, at least at my place. I keep telling myself that I am not going to complain about rain, but we are getting close. I am behind on finishing planting cow and sheep grazing and should be started on hay. I have always said it is much better to have too much ra…
- Jaclyn Wilson
"We need to continue to make sure that we talk about how safe our beef is, as consumer perception is so important."
- Glenn Brunkow
"I do not like being wrong. You would think that I would be used to it by now. It happens frequently."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"We branded bunch No. 2, and it could not have gone any smoother. There are just four of us branding this year, and it’s like this team has worked together for years."
- Katie Kaliff-Jagels
"They’re the kind of moms and wives you want to sit at the table with, the ones who tell stories about themselves, not others."
- Glenn Brunkow
Memorial Day weekend Jennifer and I made our annual trip nearly around Kansas decorating family graves. I must admit that my family did not do this, but it is one of those traditions that I married into that I like. I am not sure why we did not decorate graves, but we did not.
- Jaclyn Wilson
The rain keeps coming, just a little at a time. There is still a ways to go, but at least some stuff is perking up!
- Paula Peterson
Right this very minute down on the farm, I’m remembering the past, enjoying the present and looking forward to what the future has to bring.
- Glenn Brunkow
"I still do not think I should have been thrown out of the 'How to use AI' class for showing up with plastic sleeves and a gallon of lube."
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