Loos Tales for Aug 22, 2016 Kaden Bryant may only be 8 years old but he knows farming

For the 4th consecutive year Team Loos has a pig that has received a pardon from the Mayor of Omaha. Don't lose focus it is all about promoting the Kroc Center for kids in Omaha.

Dave Erickson a father, grandfather, farmer and God fearing American set the correct path for his family to follow. Today's tribute explains why we should all hope to be as successful in that endeavor as Dave has been.

Rodeo Barrelman Robbie Hodges had his contract canceled due to speaking the truth at rodeo performance in Michigan. Marty Beard brings it to our attention and suggest if we don't step up now we will be stepped on next.

Dr. Stephen Smith Texas A&M says that oleic fat in brisket taste better because of a lower melting point. Kobe beef has lowest overall melting point actually half of other beef fat.

Why have we in agriculture allowed so many great words to be hijacked? In addition we discuss TRUE SUSTAINABILITY in beef farming, profitable, high quality beef people want to pay a premium for.

Sheryl Spencer from the state of Washington joins me today to discuss how the endearing term "Patriot" no longer means what it did. How do we fix that?

I think one of the best kept secrets in the entire food system is the value the ag aviators bring to the farm. Today I will give a series of reminders about how important chemicals and the fellers willing to risk so much to help.

Heath & Abbie Bryant have a true farmer in their oldest son 8 year old Kaden. You don't need to see the body language with his excitement it comes through loud and clear in his voice...just listen.

As a follow up to yesterday's commentary on the North Dakota protest the protesters need to be local and focus on real Indian Country issues.

Beef is second to no other food source for repairing your body after strenuous activity. What better time to remind ourselves of that than during the Olympics?