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Double binding messages in life and cattle marketing

I know this guy that is highly intelligent.  His goal in life is to go home and take over the family farm growing corn.  Almost 20 years ago he decided to get a PhD.  When I asked him why he was doing this his reply was he needed “credentials.”  To this day, the closest he […]

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Register now for the Nebraska Ranch Practicum

Ranchers and cattle producers interested in learning about the latest research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are encouraged to register for the 2024 Nebraska Ranch Practicum offered by Nebraska Extension. The practicum will be held during eight sessions over the course of three seasons to cover the production cycle of livestock […]

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John Lewis-Stempel: The beauty of the beach in winter

On a dull February morning, John Lewis-Stempel is consumed by childhood memories of the allure of the seashore, from the rhythmic, cresting waves and slippery seaweed of all shapes and hues to the shell-studded sand. Is it the salt? The reason that seaside memories are so perfectly kept? My very first memories are absolutely brine-preserved. […]

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