Join me for a conversation with Les Shaw and Riley Zoss-Littau, of the South Dakota Beef Industry Council, as we discuss Ag Literacy Month and how the South Dakota Junior Beef Ambassadors have promoted beef cattle farming and ranching in schools with my new book, "The Journal of Rowdy the Cow Kid."
Jessy and Katie Biggins of Biggins Cattle Company are raising kids and cattle on the beautiful and expansive South Dakota prairie. I had the opportunity to meet Jessy at the Edgar Brothers sale earlier this winter, and I just knew I had to have the Biggins family on the show!
Each year, they invite hundreds of pheasant hunters to the ranch, and it’s opened up an opportunity to sell their ranch-raised beef all across the country.
Learn how they’ve navigated the challenges of direct-to-consumer sales in this episode, and check out their story at www.bigginscattleco.com.
He’s an author, research tech, rancher, husband, and father raising cattle and kids in Idaho. But you also might know him as “The Cowboy Ninja.” A competitor on the TV show, “American Ninja Warrior,” Lance Pekus talks about setting goals, overcoming adversity, and the platform he is creating to help ranchers around him sell beef.
She's a cattle feeder in Texas, and she's sounding the alarm of what's really happening on the Southern border.
Marion Wine gives us an honest look at the crime, trafficking, and other ramifications of the open border, and how she's using her platform as a first-generation beef cattle producer to raise awareness of political issues we should know about.
Impacting people and communities through cattle — that’s what sets Kenny Angus of Odebolt, IA a part. In addition to their servant leadership, the Kenny Angus program has built a nationally recognized brand of excellence, with a focus on pedigree, performance, and phenotype.
Make plans to attend their annual production sale on March 8 on the farm. Amanda Radke will be speaking at 11:30 AM, followed by a noon meal, and the sale kicks off at 1 pm. Learn more about Kenny Angus at kennyangus.com and contact CK6 Consulting if you have any questions about the offering.
“Weak men are allowing this to happen in America. Weak men are caving to the Green New Deal. Weak men are taking us down a pathway to starvation just to line their own pockets. And it’s going to require strong men to say, NO MORE.”
Dave Duquette, of Western Justice, sits down to visit with me about agricultural policy, debunking the climate change and cattle myth, getting out the rural vote, and what’s ahead for the 2024 election season.
Kim Bremmer, of Ag Inspirations, joins me to talk about the challenges facing family farms, how to get involved, and the best tips for pushing back against government overreach.
Welcome to the Heart of Rural America podcast. I’m your host, Amanda Radke — a South Dakota cattle rancher, wife, mom of four, children’s book author, and motivational speaker.
I started this show with a simple goal in mind — to share the untold stories of the often-overlooked independent farmer and rancher.
A family business rooted in faith, family, and providing solutions for cattle producers. Tonya Miller joins me to discuss Real uff Livestock Equipment, a company focused on manufacturing equipment that is safe, strong, and simple. Working cattle has never been easier than with Real Tuff, and I’m so proud to be affiliated with this credible family business.
One of agriculture’s greatest treasures, a champion for farmers and ranchers, an Iowa farmer, and my dear friend, Jolene Brown joins me on the show to discuss how we can better plan for the future, avoid common pitfalls, and prepare for success in our family businesses
