Tag: Columns
Gypsy Wagon August September 2024
By Betty Jo Gigot Publisher I don’t think it was dysgraphia (not knowing what to write) but more like lack of inspiration when I sat
The Socialist Spider
By Jim Whitt Contributing Editor In the words of Scottish economist Adam Smith, “There is no art which one government sooner learns of another than
Climate Change – Will It Be Mitigation or Adaptation?
By Will Verboven Contributing Editor Most folks involved in commercial production agriculture have already seen the relentless march of climate change (CC) ideology begin to
Enhancing Beef Marketing: A Guide for Cattle Raisers and Beef Mongers
By Megan Webb, Ph.D. Contributing Editor Consumers are competitive and health-conscious purchasers. As cattle raisers and beef mongers, we must have effective beef advocacy and
Managing Extremes
By Chris McClure Contributing Editor We are accustomed to “managing to the average.” It only makes sense that we make management decisions based on what
Remembering Paul Engler
By Jim Whitt Contributing Editor When I was a young salesman with Purina, Frontier Feed Yard in the Texas Panhandle was part of Paul Engler’s
Whitt & Wisdom: Remembering Paul Engler
By Jim Whitt Contributing Editor When I was a young salesman with Purina, Frontier Feed Yard in the Texas Panhandle was part of Paul Engler’s
Farming, Solar or Not
By Blaine Davis, Contributing Editor Returning from two back-to-back road trips to the “Third Coast,” I discovered yet another facet of the Lone Star State:
Another COOL is Back Again…latest version may be easier to live with.
By Will Verboven Contributing Editor It seems like the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) issue is a gift that keeps on giving for ag opinion
The Immigrant Workforce: A Pillar of Stability in the U.S. Feedlot Industry
By Megan Webb Contributing Editor In the sprawling expanse of America’s feedlot industry, the presence of immigrant workers is not just a footnote, but a