Brandi Buzzard
5 Facts About Avian Influenza in Cattle
By Brandi Buzzard on May 21, 2024
By now you’re likely aware of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as HPAI H5N1, in commercial poultry flocks. The virus has affected domestic birds since the late 1990s...
Imports and Exports Coexist in Harmony in Beef Industry
By Brandi Buzzard on April 18, 2024
Last month, I shared news about a rule that provides more transparency to grocery shoppers, the Product of the USA rule, which is set to take effect in 2026. Subsequently, that news prompted a few...
Traceability and Transparency in USA Products
By Brandi Buzzard on March 20, 2024
I’m a loud proponent of transparency, which is why I don’t shirk from sharing the messy, sad moments of ranch life right alongside the feel-good, beautiful moments. Today is a feel-good, exciting...
Rancher Reflects on Cities, Country Life and Children
By Brandi Buzzard on February 20, 2024
As I write this post from the corner of our spare bedroom – not to be confused with a “corner office” – one of my daughters is lying on the bed reading and the other sits at my feet scribbling with...
How Ranchers Get Through Bitter Winter Temperatures
By Brandi Buzzard on January 17, 2024
“Cows that are red, snow that is white, This polar vortex is not a delight.” If you aren’t a Billy Joel fan, I encourage you to listen to his song, “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant,” which is a...
Barriers to Ranching Come in All Forms
By Brandi Buzzard on December 21, 2023
I want to preface this post by saying that by no means do I have a “doom and gloom” attitude about agriculture or cattle ranching. My family and I are happy on the ranch and in this lifestyle, and we...
Three Lies about Beef and Cattle Ranching
By Brandi Buzzard on November 20, 2023
I am a big fan of the enneagram personality tool — have you heard of it? The enneagram tool is based on the idea that each person has a unique and innate personality structure, or "essence," that...
How the beef community strives for efficiency and least-waste production
By Brandi Buzzard on October 23, 2023
A lot goes into the production of your steak, burger or roast: grass, water, feed, hay, vitamins, minerals, vaccinations, medically necessary treatments and, of course, lots of time. All of those...
6 Sensational Facts About Ground Beef
By Brandi Buzzard on September 18, 2023
Beef frequently appears on the supper table at our ranch house – it’s a mealtime favorite for us and our kids love it, too. If you have questions about ground beef and how it can fit into your...
The Importance of Water on Kansas Ranches
By Brandi Buzzard on August 21, 2023
It would be difficult, in my opinion, to be unaware of the drought spreading across Kansas. And yes, it is the middle of one of the hottest summers on record and rain is generally sparse during...
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