In response to the Angus Foundation and Angus Genetics Inc. partnering with the Bezos Earth Fund and Global Methane Hub, I sit down with Chris Earl, of CK6 Consulting, Reverse Rocking R Ranch, & Bid On Beef, to discuss the erroneous premise that cattle are a problem for the climate. The fundamental truth is that America's family ranchers are environmental success stories, and cattle can convert grass into the most nutrient-rich protein source on planet earth.
In western South Dakota, another property rights battle has emerged. But this time -- a ranching couple, Charles and Heather Maude, are facing federal charges over a fence line dispute on Charles’ multi-generational family ranch. A caravan of caring South Dakota legislators recently made a trip to the Maude ranch, and Speaker of the House Jon Hansen sits down with Heather's parents, Tom and Randi Hamilton, to discuss the case.
On the heels of yet another victory for South Dakota landowners, where the Public Utilities Commission once again denied the application for Summit Carbon Solution's Green New Deal boondoggle, this week's episode recaps a Lincoln Day Dinner held in Belle Fourche, SD featuring Amanda Radke, SD Speaker Pro Tem Karla Lems, and Senator Mark Lapka.
Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-Illinois) and I sit down for an update on all of the happenings in Washington, D.C. including the top priorities for Congress and the Trump administration as it relates to American agriculture.
Following the conclusion of South Dakota's 100th legislative session, I travel to the Siouxland Republican Women's Meeting in Sioux Falls, SD, joined by South Dakota Speaker of the House Jon Hansen, Speaker Pro Tem Karla Lems & Senator Mark Lapka to discuss the passage of HB1052 to eliminate eminent domain for carbon pipelines and how South Dakota is serving as a beacon of hope for the rest of the nation.
Amanda sits down with her sister, Courtney Coughlin, to discuss faith, family, entrepreneurship, juggling it all, and how to find opportunities in agriculture in unique and exciting ways.
After speaking together at the Minnesota Simmental Association's Pearl & Pastures, Amanda sits down with Sara Preston, a sixth-generation farmer, agriculture educator, and speaker who is passionate about connecting people to the heart of farming. Learn about the agricultural literacy programs she is bringing to classrooms across Iowa and how you can get involved in teaching kids about where their food comes from in your rural community.
Live from the Cooperative Farmers Elevator's Women's Event in Sheldon, IA, Amanda catches up with Naomi Mangold and Danielle Kruse for a real and raw conversation about facing the challenges of being a woman in agriculture head on and making the most of difficult situations with hope, joy, and perseverance.
After speaking at the Midwest Forage Association Symposium in the Wisconsin Dells, WIAmanda sits down with John Osterhaus, of Silver Streak Ag Services and president of the Wisconsin Custom Operators in Chadwick, IL, to talk custom harvesting, building your agricultural enterprise, and the policies coming out of the new administration that may have an impact on farm labor.
Should You Invest In Land Or Bitcoin? That's the question Amanda's guest, Vance Crowe, asks of the farming and ranching community. Listeners will love this fast-paced, energetic conversation covering a wide range of hot topics.
The infamous Emerald Triangle of Northern California, where ranchers share the mountains with cartels, is known for unsolved murders and a culture of silence. Two sisters return home to the ranch to try to solve a murder, and face the criminal underbelly of their once peaceful hometown.
