If there was ever a week that demonstrated just how quickly the political winds surrounding the American beef industry can shift, this was it.

"If he had “constructive criticism,” he also had to acknowledge the good work, too. That’s a struggle for most ranchers, it seems."

"The older generation not only refused to have those discussions but also provided no thoughts on what the future could potentially look like.…

"Law No. 1: Livestock know when you are in a hurry. They also know when you are wearing good clothes."