Category: Stories

Years ago, farmers in the European Union coined the term “multifunctional” to describe agriculture’s role in society. As one French farmer explained to me, “We produce so much more than …

A couple of news articles caught my attention in recent weeks. First was a story headlined, “Plant Based Diets Crucial to Saving Global Wildlife.” A few days later, my newsfeed …

Last year began with more than 600 bison ranchers, marketers and enthusiasts gathering in Denver, CO to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Bison Association. There was a lot …

Guest Blog By Ken Klemm   I think I can, I think I can.  I think I can, I think I can.  I know I can, I know I can!  …

It’s been a little over a week since producers and organizations that were excluded from the initial round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program were able to file comments with …

One aspect of bison that never ceases to amaze me is their ability to turn on a dime. A bison running full speed will plant a front hoof in the …

Suppose you wanted to buy a pen of calves but needed to know the weights. “No problem,” the owner replies. “In fact, why don’t you weigh them yourself right now? …

Plant-based protein. It’s all the rage in the world of food these days.  News media business pages are filled with stories of plant-based protein startups gaining shelf space in grocery …

On Saturday, I was fortunate to capture some video clips of a bison mom helping her newborn calf learn to cross a deep ravine as I was helping move the …

The COVID-19 outbreak has hit every corner of our country like a brutal winter blizzard. Blizzards are nothing new for bison…or for the ranchers who take care of them. Bison …