In Oklahoma, farming families are navigating a tough wheat harvest season.

Heavy rains in late May and early June soaked the fields, leaving combines idle and harvests stalled. We managed to start cutting on June 10, but by the next day, the moisture levels were too high to continue. With more rain in the forecast, it’s a reminder that the weather still writes the rules.

A late wheat harvest affects everyone, even if you don’t grow wheat.

I was out walking through a pasture today and saw this beauty standing tall in the breeze. That bold fuchsia puff perched on a spiny stalk sure does grab your attention, doesn’t it? It was just the kind of scene that makes you pause for a picture.

But if you’re standing in the middle of your pasture admiring the beauty of a musk thistle, we need to have a little talk.

You’ve probably noticed that beef prices keep climbing. Maybe you’ve also wondered why it’s getting harder to find real, pasture-raised beef that actually tastes the way beef should.

It’s not your imagination. Right now, we have the smallest national cow herd since 1950, and that’s driving up prices and making it harder for families to access high-quality, locally raised beef.

But there’s more to this story than just numbers.

When it comes to brain health, you might be surprised to learn that the foods we eat can have a profound impact on our cognitive function, development, and even our daily focus.

Here at Zabel Cattle Company, we’ve always been passionate about producing the highest-quality beef, and it turns out our nutrient-rich, pasture-raised beef is a perfect partner for brain health. Let’s explore how high-fat, high-protein diets (and Zabel beef!) can support your brain and overall health.