Just as every parent has their own parenting style, farmers and ranchers have their own unique way of doing things as well. There is no “one-size fits all.” We’ve explored many different practices through our conversations many of which are used in the Midwest. Today, we’re taking you to Oklahoma – where we look at some unique land management practices that are allowing you to enjoy some of the best beef products while keeping Mother Nature intact.  Fire is actually a tool used by the Gourleys. Adam and Blayr share their wildlife management background and raising cattle and kids on their Oklahoma Ranch.

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Follow Open Range Angus on Facebook -- @openrangeangus 

Check out their awesome selection of beef products HERE! (https://openrangeangus.com/?fbclid=IwAR2N8SVXY3yXSNiNL-qpzmIfOCAo22_kywwsb6rxsBhgdIZsMYX0bZtIV_E)

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We’re talking about a whole lot more on social media – things we aren’t necessarily talking about here on the podcast. Be sure to join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram! Get special recipes your family will love, learn more about what happens on the farm, and get alerts of upcoming topics on the podcast – so you don’t miss a conversation! Follow along: @insidethebullseye

All you need are 5 minutes to hear these 5 answers that could help you win a million dollar prize in a trivia contest. (I even learned something new while researching this episode)

We’ll explore how cows vision differs from ours, how their teeth compared to ours, and how many bones a cow has compared to us (this answer may not be as obvious as you think).

Cows are interesting creatures and provide a lot to our families.  If you learn something new, please be sure to share this with a friend.

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Want to learn more? Here are the sources used to create this episode:

https://thedairyalliance.com/

https://www.cabotcheese.coop/blog/facts-dairy-cows/

https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/AgDevelopment/DairyDevelopment.aspx

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We talk about a lot on the podcast, but we’re talking about other great topics on the Inside the Bullseye social media pages as well. If you want to keep the conversation going, be sure to follow along on Facebook and Instagram -- @insidethebullseye

What do your favorite pair of jeans and stale donuts and a cows diet have in common? It’s the topic of discussion today as we continue to learn more during June Dairy Month -- it's less than a 10 min. episode. There’s a big myth out there that cows are taking food away from humans, but really they are making use of things that would could never eat or choose not to eat and would otherwise end up in the landfill. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again for the people in the back – “Cows are excellent UPCYCLERS!” In today’s conversation, you’ll be shocked to learn all of the things that are included in a cow’s diet.

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Tour Hinchley’s Dairy Farm in Cambridge, Wisconsin just like Amy! The farm milks about 240 cows throughout the day with the latest milking technology. See it for yourself by signing up for a tour TODAY.

I want to TOUR Hinchley’s Dairy Farm.

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Do you have a question about where your food comes from? ASK!

Email your question to [email protected]

Send a DM to Inside the Bullseye on Facebook or Instagram

Visit www.abs.link/podcast/and leave a one minute voice message asking your question

Your question will be answered in a future episode!

Where is your milk from? I’m going to let you in on a little secret – it’s printed right on the packaging, but you have to know where to look and how to decode it. Take 5 mins. to learn the simple easy way to feel a little more connected to this grocery stable we bring into our homes every week (sometimes more if you drink milk like my family). Plus, it’s a fun activity to do with your kids and help them learn where their food comes from.

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June is Dairy Month! All month long on Inside the Bullseye’s podcast and social media pages, we’ll explore how your favorite dairy products are made, where they come from and meet the people behind the process. Follow along on social media on Facebook and Instagram -- @InsidetheBullseye.

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Links mentioned in this podcast:

State milk codes: https://blogs.cornell.edu/agnewscenter/2018/03/20/where-is-your-milk-from/

Where is my milk from: http://whereismymilkfrom.com/

Do you know the difference between a Porter House steak and a T-bone steak?

Get your questions answered by meeting the people who raise your food! Grace Link joins the conversation today. She’s the owner of Bosben Rd Beef Company, a commercial cow-calf and registered Angus Operation in Deerfield, Wisconsin. She sells beef directly to consumers just like you. She also works off the farm at the Wisconsin Beef Council.  

We talk about:

- What’s driving the cost of beef

- What you should consider if you want to buy beef in bulk

- How to pick that “perfect cut” of beef at the grocery store meat counter

Plus, she shares what a “typical day” on the farm is like – she had a wild morning before she jumped on for this conversation.

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May is Beef Month and all month long we’re talking with those raising the beef you put on your family’s dinner plates.

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Follow Grace on Instagram – @GraceMLink. You can also check out her website or order directly from her at www.bosbenrdbeefco.com.

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Don’t forget – the conversation continues on social media! Follow up on Facebook and Instagram @InsidetheBullseye. Learn more about our guests and get a look at our host’s, Amy Pflugshaupt, crazy life as a working mom. PLUS – it’s a great place to ask your questions! What do you want to know about the food you bring into your home or the people who have a hand in making it. ASK! We’ll find the best expert to answer your question and feature it in an upcoming episode.

May is Beef Month and we’re answering 5 of your questions!

- Why is my ground beef red on the outside and more gray in the middle?

- What is driving the price of beef? Why is it so expensive?

- How do I pick the “right” piece of meat when I’m standing at the meat counter?

- How long does ground beef last in the freezer?

- Why does my meat have an iridescent color?

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USDA was a great, trusted resource when putting this episode together.  https://ask.usda.gov/

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Mentioned in this episode:

Beef for Every Price Point Ep. 22 - LISTEN HERE - https://bit.ly/3lcf6CC - Angie Horkan with the Wisconsin Beef Council talks more about what drives the price of beef and some budget friendly swaps you can make at the meat counter.  She helps make sure your family is happy and fed!

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Have you followed the conversation on social media yet? If not, we’d love to have you!! The conversation is just a click away - @insidethebullseye – We’re on both Facebook and Instagram.

Whether it's Cinco de Mayo or a random Saturday, who doesn't love chips & guac and a margarita?  You may eat them in guacamole, in salads, or maybe you use them as a baking substitute -- but my guess is there's a lot you don't know about this little green fruit.  Yes, it's a fruit.  And if we really want to get technical it's a berry!  (What?  I know, I was shocked too!)  In this quick 8 min. conversation we discover the best ways to keep a cut avocado from turning brown, how to pick the best ones out at the grocery store and how to properly cut an avocado. (If you're like me - you're probably doing it all wrong).

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How to properly cut an avocado thanks to the experts at California Avocados - https://californiaavocado.com/how-to/how-to-cut-an-avocado-without-cutting-your-hand/

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Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/summary/avocado

https://californiaavocado.com/

https://vric.ucdavis.edu/main/faqs.htm

Forbes

There’s no shortage of hot topics in this episode:

What does the future of agriculture look like? If only we could look into a crystal ball and know how we are going to efficiently and sustainably feed the growing world population. While you may not be a farmer or maybe have never even stepped foot on a farm – it’s important to follow this topic as this is the industry that will feed your kids – and even your grandkids and great-grandkids.

In this conversation, we talk with two inspiring, young people who are the future leaders – the ones that will be making those decisions that will allow your kids to have access to safe, nutritional, and affordable foods and products. Cortney Zimmerman and Jackson Sylvester both hold leadership positions in the National FFA.

With in the first 10 minutes we hit the hot topic of GMOs.  Did you know, there are only 10 crops currently available in the United States that are GMOs (source: USDA)? We explore why they exist and why we don’t have to be scared of them. (Jackson makes a really great comparison using corn!). We also talk about the biggest obstacle facing the industry – how are we going to feed this growing population? And explore how you can help – without being a farmer, there is something you could be doing “LESS” of.

If you learned something new or just enjoyed the conversation – Please share this episode with a friend! We appreciate your support!

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Article mentioned in the podcast: Member Advocates for Agriculture from Outside the Industry (https://www.ffa.org/ffa-new-horizons/member-advocates-for-agriculture-from-outside-the-industry/)

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Want to learn more about the goals and values of the National FFA Organization? Find it here: https://www.ffa.org/

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There’s so much more to our conversations here at Inside the Bullseye  – follow along on social media – Instagram and Facebook, just search @InsidetheBullseye

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the impacts could be felt all around the world almost immediately at the pump, at the grocery store checkout, and by farmers who were trying to get the supplies they need for their spring planting season. 

"While we're all feeling the pinch at the grocery store, please know farmers aren't getting rich as a result of it," says Veronica Nigh, a senior economist for American Farm Bureau Federation.

Then who is? 

What's driving the prices? 

With the conflict still unfolding in Ukraine, what happens now that more than $27 billion in agricultural exports from Ukraine alone will be taken out of circulation? That's not even factoring in Russia and it's exports - including food & energy.

Does this mean we will we run out of food if we continue to drain our world food supply? 

Nigh helps to answer ALL these questions and the fear many farmers have as they look to the end of the year in this 30 min. conversation.  

Will we run out food? While it may be a while before this is a concern in the U.S. (thanks to our farmers efficiently producing high yielding crops and exporting a lot of the excess to help feed other countries), the reality is it’s more pressing at the moment for other areas of the world (she explains who could suffer the worst).  Also, this could become a bigger concern for the U.S. pending the timeline of this conflict as U.S. farmers rely on my products from Ukraine and Russia including fertilizers. That means if farmers can't get the products they need, this will have a direct impact on prices and availability to our favorite items.

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Nigh wrote an article titled Ukraine, Russia, Volatile Ag Markets. It dives a bit deeper into some of the topics we discuss in this episode. Also in this episode, we reference the crop calendar for Ukraine – you can get a look at it HERE.

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This is an awful humanitarian crisis that has left many of us wanting to help.  Inside the Bullseye Host, Amy Pflugshaupt is a former journalist who wants to caution you to be careful who you donate to as there are many out there that use situations like this to unfairly take advantage of those that want to help. So please - do your research before donating.

Inside the Bullseye is made possible by ABS Global. And ABS’ parent company – Genus – has informed its team that the company will be donating to the Ukrainian Red Cross to help its vital humanitarian work. It has also shared some other organizations that its employees could consider donating to – links below:

UNICEF’s Ukraine Appeal

GlobalGiving’s Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund

The United Nations Ukraine Humanitarian Fund

*There are a number of great organizations to donate to, but again please just do your research first.

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