by Jesse Bussard The use of science over emotion has been the hot topic in agvocacy discussions of late. In my Feedstuffs column for May I take a closer look at the integral part emotion plays in both science and decision-making and examine the role they play in how we communicate with each other and […]

“The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.” — Maya Angelou

by Jesse Bussard My Beef Producer blog post from last week… I had the chance to attend Alltech’s Annual International Symposium from May 20th to 22nd. As usual they had a great lineup of speakers and the event proved to be a unique opportunity to connect with others in agriculture from across the globe. During […]

“The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.” — Maya Angelou  Today you’ll find me with the wind in my hair, pounding the pavement, on my way home to visit the family in Pennsylvania for a few days. The parents are in need […]

I was recently asked by Progressive Cattlemen to write a piece that would be part of a feature series focused on young people making a future in ranching and the cattle business. I, along with Ryan Goodman and Abby Grisedale, shared about my path into agriculture and the passions driving me forward into what many would say […]

by Jesse Bussard There are three things you can do with your life: You can waste it, you can spend it, or you can invest it. The best use of your life is to invest your life in something that will outlast it. The worst thing you can do is to live simply for today […]

by Jesse Bussard I received an intriguing email from a Facebook friend this week. This friend serves as an operations manager for an order buying company in southeastern Texas. Due to the drought induced shortage of cattle in their state in order to fill their cattle orders they’ve been purchasing cattle from some Southeastern states. […]

by Jesse Bussard I realize I haven’t been the best of bloggers lately. I’ve been lax on my blogging and haven’t really committed the time I should. I suppose when you’re in the middle of your lit review and juggling several freelance writing assignments that might happen. For that I want to say I’m sorry […]

The calves sure are growing at Creekside Farm!