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Bringing you everything western lifestyle, That Western Life is your go-to source of news and stories in rodeo, ranching, agriculture, agvocacy, and western lifestyle! A product of our parent company, Western Insights Media, we aim to bring you current and up to date information in regards to the western industry whether it be rodeo, farming, rodeo, agricultural policy, and more. Stay tuned for 2019 as we prepare to launch the That Western Life magazine featuring pacific northwest rodeo and the That Western Life podcast based on 50% rodeo and 50% other! Subscribe to the e-newsletter today to find out more.

She grew up on a quarter horse ranch but now she’s designing some of the most unique western fashion around!

A background on cattle ranches led Tara Trask through her western lifestyle roots as first a rodeo queen and then a communications specialist in the western lifestyle. This former Miss Rodeo South Dakota, she is thankful for the opportunities presented to her from her families Quarter Horse ranch to her education at South Dakota State University. She’s now an avid western fashionista, designs her own fashion line, produces her own western fashion podcast, and also produces a few other podcasts along the way!
Listen to the podcast here.
Read the show notes here.

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much anticipated, farm bill is released

Washington D.C. (Decembr 11, 2018) 

The much anticipated Farm Bill was released on the evening of Monday, December 10, 2018. The plan passed by the narrowest of margins, receiving no Democrat votes. What does it mean?

Here’s a breakdown of some of the best articles we’ve seen.

ell us your thoughts in the comments below!

Photo of 2018 high money selling bull SAV Elation

Photo of 2018 high money selling bull SAV Elation

Breaking records
Schaff angus valley bull sells for $1.51 million

North Dakota (February 9, 2019)

In 2018, the production sale proved to be something special as Elation sold for an unprecedented $800,000. Rights to sell his semen were purchased by ranchers in Missouri and Oklahoma. This record was set to be SHATTERED in 2019, when Schaff Angus Valley’s SAV America 8018 was sold to Herbster Angus for $1.51 million!

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The Giant Angora Rabbit is one of the oldest breeds of rabbits. Of the 11 breeds of Angora rabbits, 4 are registered with the American Rabbit Breeders Association and are, obviously, used for their wool.
Kamori are a Pakistani breed of goat with a distinctive body confirmation and color. Primarily used for milk production they are extremely rare.
More people, more celebrities, need to be like THIS! Supporting the next generation and the joy of a child raising livestock and working/creating with their hands is vitally important! #Repost @bretteldredge with @get_repost ・・・ A kid walked up to me and gave me this hat at the Iowa state fair this summer..he had a big smile on his face and a spark in his eyes...I could see his passion and how proud he was to hand me that hat with his name on it...I saw that kid and thought of being that age and the magic that the world held in my eyes...as you grow up, you see the realities and the struggles life can bring...but deep down, you’re still that kid, and the Magic is still there...that is why I wear this hat...thanks for the reminder...you are the GOAT kid
The Racka sheep is known for their unusual spiraling horns that stick straight out. Originating in the Carpathian Mountains in the 1800's, used for milking, wool and meat.