Are there hormones in the food you eat? Yes! For years consumers have asked me about beef and their concerns about the added hormones we use. While it is safe for the animal, environment, humans and food eaten people still hesitate. Does this infographic help? #hormones

Using shades and misters before they are needed is important so cattle know it's nothing to fear

Thank you, God, the the gift of clouds for a little while this morning and the continued gift of wind during this heat.

Cattle are handling the heat really well. The wind is certainly a big help. #heatwave2025

With livestock we always watch for the abnormal. While cattle will play with the misters it was odd that 2-3 of them would be trying to drink from them. Water ☑️ Pressure ☑️ Water in the tank-nope. Lifting the lid I found a float stuck 😬 It was replaced. #heatwave2025

I don't like seeing clouds like this on a hot, humid afternoon. This is looking north of our place.

Last week KETV Channel 7 out of Omaha was here to discuss beef prices. We spent 2 hours also discussing the feedlot story. The interview will air tonight at 10 pm. I am always anxious about what will be shown and if I communicated a message worthy of the training I've received.

I'm not sure the question about current beef prices was answered. My interviewed comments on beef prices included the taste preference, product quality, nutritional value and lower cattle numbers. That's not in here. #beef ketv.com/article/nebras…

A five ounce steak is my favorite way to eat protein and I get zinc, iron, B12, B6 and more. The B's are good for the attitude 😉 Does that mean beef eaters are happier people 🤔 #beefitswhatsfordinner

I took my mom to Omaha today for her 70th class reunion 😲. Quite a few with a cane or a walker but they were there 😊 St Cecilia High School.

It's very green around here 😊 We would be content to send rain the next week or two where it is needed most. We will not turn away a nice rain as a drought is much worse. #FarmLife

Grateful for mornings like this-shipping our finished cattle is the final step in a job we take seriously. It's humbling to play a role in the natural cycle: turning grass and grain into nourishing beef for families everywhere. #BeefProduction

Mother Nature is helping me with our fly control and not bad timing for that steer to be there. 🪰🪰🕷️

Happy birthday USA! 🎆

Grandson to Steve Ruskamp "When I grow up, I'm going to do this" while pointing to the joy stick, shifter and iPad. ❤️Cattle feeding gene? #thingskidssay #cattlefeeding

He works weekends and holidays, too! 🤠 #grandkids #4thofJuly

Following Sunday morning chores we were busily getting ready for Mass. I was moving from one room to another when my little grandson stopped me and said "Grandma, you look pretty" 🥰 It dawned on me most of the time he sees me in my work clothes, not a dress #grandkids

Congratulations Anne Anderson from Texas on receiving the 2025 Checkoff Visionary Award. No doubt, her leadership has impacted all of the beef producing community when we see her involvement going back to the late 70's and still going strong. Leader, mentor, friend #beefmeet

"There is no emotional pain on earth greater than that of a parent who has lost a child...What remains is a scar they will carry for the rest of their lives and beyond this world, because that scar is a remnant of love" ncregister.com/blog/mcdonald-…

There are several people in our lives who could use some powerful prayers. If you are a prayer warrior please send prayers for this request. God will know. 🙏 Thank you in advance.