As we close out 2023 and look toward 2024, many of us are looking forward to a fresh start and a chance to set new goals… dare we say, resolutions? Here at Oak Barn Beef, we believe in the value of beef and its place in a healthy diet. As the new year dawns and resolutions take center stage, it’s a great time to talk about how a protein-rich diet can help you reach your health goals. Let’s dive into the world of protein, explore why it’s so important, and discover delicious ways to include beef in your meals. Why is Protein So Important? Protein is the foundation of life, the crucial component ..read more

Welcome to another 'Friday On The Farm.' This is an update from Hannah about things that are happening on our farm and local farms in our area during this time of year. Prepping For Winter Weather Winter is almost here, so it's time to prep the farm for the cold weather! We do a lot of preparation to ensure we have enough supplies on hand and equipment is ready, so we can take care of the cattle during the low temperatures.   One of the main things we stock up on is hay to feed the cattle. When snow is covering the pastures and the grass isn't growing, the cattle need another food s ..read more

The holiday season is all about coming together, making memories, sharing a delicious meal, and finding the perfect gifts to show our love and appreciation to the ones we hold dear. If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for person on your list (or anyone, really), we’ve got a great suggestion: give the gift of beef! When it comes to growing high-quality beef, we believe there is no place like Nebraska! Our grass-fed, grain-finished herd is DNA tested to ensure that only the highest quality cattle transition into the beef program. Each steak is hand-cut by our loc ..read more

Welcome to Friday On The Farm! Welcome to another 'Friday On The Farm.' This is an update from Hannah about things that are happening on our farm and local farms in our area during this time of year. Fencing Cornstalks for Grazing Farmers have been busy in the field harvesting corn! Once the harvest is done, we have the fun task of fencing off those corn fields. We put up temporary fences around cornfields, called hotwire fence, so the cattle can graze the corn kernels and cobs that were not picked up by the combine and eat some of the other parts of corn too, like corn husks and co ..read more

This month's Friday On The Farm is all about managing heat stress during the hot summer months.  We all know that the late summer heat can start to take a toll on us, but it can also take a toll on the cattle. This means that, just like us, they have ways to keep themselves cool. Cattle On Pasture Cattle out on pasture usually have more natural opportunities to cool themselves down. This might look like shade from trees if available. Or they like to dip into a pond or stream if the pasture has one. Cattle are usually too smart for their own good, which means they might also use the water ..read more

Quick and Easy Ground Beef Dinners We may be vastly different, but we have one uniting thread: we all gotta eat. There is a certain chaos that can creep into our lives every day around 4:30 pm, as we start thinking about heading home or wrapping up work for the day. Our brains are wracked with the ultimate question: what’s for supper? If you didn’t meal prep or plan, you may be starting to panic and begin making fast food contingency plans. Luckily, if you’ve got a pound of ground beef in your freezer, we’ve got a solution for you. Ground beef: the ultimate in versatility Ground beef is the ep ..read more

No offense to the concession stand, but a person can’t live on popcorn alone. Schedules can get pretty wild in the summer and for many of us, that means lots of snacks (and sometimes meals) in the car. Instead of reaching for something sugary or filled with empty calories, why not think outside of the pre-packaged snack box and pack protein-filled beef jerky and beef sticks? Easy Summer Snacks It’s not news to anyone that quick carbs dominate the snacking selections in most stores. From chips to crackers, cookies to candies, we’re told that snacks should be crunchy, starchy, extra salty or swe ..read more

Grilling Season is Back! It’s a love story for the ages: meat and fire. Nothing says summer like the aroma of a thick, juicy steak sizzling on the grill. The thought is enough to make our hearts pitter-patter and our mouths water. Join us as we ceremoniously roll out our grills and kick off the start of another delicious grilling season! Our Grilling Checklist Before your grill makes its grand debut for the season, it’s important to do a quick once-over to make sure everything is still in good working order. You’ve got a long grilling season ahead, and you won't want any hiccups while you’re i ..read more

Hi, I’m Aimee… A wife and a mom of 3 elementary age kids. I have a husband who has eaten low carb for the last 5 years and has both lost and maintained well over 100# weight loss. My daughter is dairy free and has food allergies/intolerances.  Therefore, mealtime is super fun at our house… kidding!  We eat lots of meat and creative low carb/ dairy free sides over here. Buying a Beef Share from Oak Barn Beef  We buy “clean” wine and organic fruit so why didn’t I buy meat from its source?  My search for Beef that was “clean” and wasn’t sitting in the meat counter for days on ..read more

Beef Box Subscription Box U.S. beef consumption hit an all-time high in 2021 when 30 billion pounds of beef were consumed. Now, we might be a little bit biased, but we’re not shocked at all. In fact, we think it’s about time that everyone had access to fresh, Nebraska-raised beef, so we’re doing something about it. Enter the Beef Box: a subscription box that brings you the highest quality beef in a variety of cuts. Skip the grocery store and beef up your weekly meal plan with a convenient, quality-packed Beef Box. What’s in the box? Simply put: top-notch, dry-aged beef. But if you really want ..read more