Category Archives: Livestock

THERE IS A NEW MEAT-NAMING SYSTEM IN TOWN!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Just in time for grilling season, you will start seeing some changes to how meat at the grocery store is labeled. The USDA has approved this new labeling system (created by NCBA and the National Pork Board) that aims to make meat perusing … Continue reading →

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DABURGER AND BARBECUE: PERFECTION!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

May is a busy month.  Hamburger month AND barbecue month … and how better to celebrate than with DaBurger! Yes, hamburgers are typically made from beef.  But pork is a delicious and nutrious option to change up hamburger month – and … Continue reading →

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FARM ANIMALS NOT JUST LIVESTOCK

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

Growing up on a farm was one of the best gifts that I have ever received.  With it came with great responsibility at a young age. There were several animals to take care of, all of which my brother and … Continue reading →

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ON FARM PETS AND UNDERSTANDING THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Life on the farm always meant lots of animals. I remember one fall when my dad inadvertently killed a mama bunny with the combine when harvesting the corn.  Somehow, he found the nest and brought all those baby bunnies home … Continue reading →

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FEEDIN’ A NATION

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

Dairy farmers truly feed the nation with nutritous wholesome dairy products.  Join the Midwest Dairy Association in “Feedin’ a Nation” by making a food bank donation to ensure the health of all generations! Learn more at http://www.DairyMakesSense.com.

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THIS LITTLE PIGGY

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

Christina’s on-farm experience blog was originally posted at http://www.watchusgrow.org where other urban mom’s have written about their experiences as well.  Go check it out! The Illinois Farm Field Moms had the wonderful opportunity to tour a Hog Farm at the … Continue reading →

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LOVE YOUR PET

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Each person may have a different definition of the word “pet”.  The Webster dictionary defines the term as “a domesticated animal kept for pleasure rather than utility”. Many people have the discussion on a horse being considered as a pet, … Continue reading →

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ENTERING THE FOOD DEBATE

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

Very obviously, my job is in the agricultural industry.  I was raised on a farm, virtually everyone in my family farms or works within the industry, and I take pride knowing that we are a bunch of moral, decent, hard-working … Continue reading →

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ILLINOIS BEEF ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP IS COMMITTED TO CARING FOR RESOURCES, THE LAND, AND AGRICULTURE’S LEGACY

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

The Illinois Beef Association (IBA) is led by its board of governors which is made up of seven dues directors representing IBA’s seven regions, seven at-large directors representing various industry segments, and fourteen Checkoff directors with two representing each of IBA’s … Continue reading →

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HOW DOES AG FIT INTO MY CLASSROOM?

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

So you are a teacher in a school that does not support FFA or an agricultural curriculum program. You are probably thinking, “Cows and tractors have nothing to do with my classroom. There would be no way to bring that … Continue reading →

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