This is Jaime Albers, graphic designer for the Angus Journal, with the May 25, 2023, update from the AJ Daily. Today’s update contains a story about how Angus breeders balance kid work and cow work, an announcement from BLM about public meetings to be hosted about the proposed Public Lands Rule, and food safety tips to keep in mind this summer.
Watching and Learning: Angus Breeders Balance Kid Work and Cow Work
Adapted from an article by Miranda Reiman, Angus Journal
Not that long ago, if you were driving down U.S. Highway 35 near Economy, Ind., around chore time, you might find Lindsay Sankey walking across their farmyard, balancing a feed bucket in each hand with a young Caroline or Cyrus strapped in a Baby Bjorn.
Sankey says, “These kids have been on the farm with their little feet hanging 4 feet off the ground since the month they were born. They’ve always been integrated into the farm, and I don’t think that they’ll ever want to be part of this if you don’t include them early.”
In her home state, Sankey and her husband, Cody, are raising their kids and Angus cattle alongside each other while working full-time jobs, too.
Near Bern, Kan., Neal and Marya Haverkamp have seen the progression of kids and ranch work, as their four children have grown from willing observers to full-on handy help at their Nemaha Valley Cattle.
Marya says, “When they were little, it wouldn’t be unheard of for me to have the toddler running around our ankles, have a baby on my hip and have the little one in the car seat by the chuteside.”
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The Bureau of Land Management Releases Public Meeting Information for Proposed Public Lands Rule
Adapted from a release by the Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management has updated its schedule for four public meetings that will provide forums across the country for the public to learn more about the proposed Public Lands Rule and have questions answered.
The Bureau of Land Management intends to host one virtual and three in-person meetings to provide detailed information about the proposal. Members of the public will have an opportunity to ask questions that facilitate a deeper understanding of the proposal. The dates and cities of the meetings are:
• Denver, Colo., on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. MDT, Denver West Marriott, Golden, Colo.
• Albuquerque, N.M. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. MDT, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, N.M.
• Reno, Nev. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. PDT, Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nev.
• Virtual meeting on Monday, June 5, 2023, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. MDT.
For more information or to register, click on the link in this episode’s description.
Don’t Let Your Outdoor Meal Become a Feast for Bacteria
Adapted from a release by the USDA
As summer approaches, millions of Americans will hit the road to visit national parks, beaches and campgrounds. While packing that sunblock, bug spray and picnic blanket, make sure to also take some USDA food safety tips along for the ride.
USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Emilio Esteban says, “USDA reminds summer travelers not to let your outdoor meal become a feast for bacteria. Bacteria grows faster during the summer months because it’s warmer and more humid. Pack perishable foods safely with a cold source and wash your hands thoroughly while preparing food.”
Keep these safety tips in mind while planning your summer getaway:
Avoid the danger zone
Food that is between the temperatures of 40° F and 140° F is in the danger zone, and only has a limited time before it becomes a food safety risk.
For more information, click on the link in this episode’s description.
The AJ Daily is compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor for theAngus Journal. For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net.