Local processors, cleaner beef, a fairer cattle market, and tech that cuts labor and waste. We sit down with Gary Hendricks of NSC Beef Processing to talk beef technology and how small-scale plants can revive rural economies.   For more information visit: https://nsc-beef.com/

On this episode, we take a deep dive into mandatory country of origin labeling and the fight to get it included in the Farm Bill. Joining us is R-CALF USA President Dave Hyde and Vice President Eric Gropper to discuss how loopholes in the current ‘Product of USA’ label hurt American ranchers, impact consumer trust, and threaten our nation’s food security.    This episode is sponsored by America’s Hot Barn Report https://hotbarnreport.com/ and https://www.primeriskmanagement.com/.

The New World Screwworm is one of the hottest topics in the cattle industry right now and it has the potential to affect way more than just producers in the border states. On today's episode, Dr. Lora Bledsoe joins us to take a deep dive into what screwworm is, lessons from past outbreaks, how producers can prepare, and what a new infestation could mean in today's consolidated, politically charged industry. Sponsored by https://riskassociatesinc.net/ and https://www.cattlebusinessweekly.com/    Disclaimer: This conversation was released on August 1, 2025. At the time of release, the Mexican border remains closed. This is a fast-moving issue, so please keep in mind some details may change by the time you listen to this episode.

From vertical integration and climate scoring to growing corporate control over genetics, data, and market access, Brian Palmer is sounding the alarm on where the cattle industry is headed. In this episode, we discuss how policies labeled as “sustainability” could change cattle and beef production from the top down, making it harder for smaller producers to stay independent and creating an industry that we may no longer recognize. This episode is sponsored by Tri-State Livestock News and Wild Ass Soap.

What benefits the world economy vs the American economy more: trade policy and tariffs or free trade? The United States is now billions of dollars into an agricultural trade deficit amid all-time record imports. The new administration seems to be taking trade head on and tariffs are front and center. So we sat down with the tariff guy himself Charles Benoit to discuss tariffs, free trade and how they relate to agriculture and related industries.   This episode is sponsored by South Dakota Stockgrowers Association and Prime Risk Management.   SHOW NOTES: https://prosperousamerica.org/tariffs-for-revenue-and-protection-the-u-s-treasury-has-a-plan/ https://prosperousamerica.org/free-trade-agreements-have-damaged-u-s-agricultural-trade-performance/ https://prosperousamerica.org/u-s-faces-record-agricultural-imports-worst-trade-deficit-in-history/ https://youtu.be/Whv85IxOIJk?si=eYeBOwiZsl5wRrZM https://youtu.be/o9aPRMTzOkg?si=QyYireQ5wwMC0lZ3  Debunked: https://www.prageru.com/video/whats-not-fair-about-free-trade

Eating a lot of red meat is bad for you, according to most health professionals, not to mention what environmentalists have to say. The carnivore diet is changing that narrative so we had Dr. Shawn baker on to talk all things carnivore and our broken food and health systems.   This episode is sponsored by Ritchey Livestock ID www.ritcheytags.com and Grossenburg Implements www.grossenburg.com   SHOW NOTES https://carnivore.diet/dr-shawn-baker-md/ https://www.amazon.com/Carnivore-Diet-Shawn-Baker/dp/162860350X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+carnivore+diet&qid=1621208600&sr=8-1

The USDA’s electronic eartag mandate has been a red hot topic the past year. And like years past, we at R-CALF USA are fighting back each and every day to put a halt to it. Right now we are pushing back in Congress and in the courts. In October we filed another lawsuit to stop this issue once and for all, so we sat down with our attorney on this case, Kara Rollins, to give you all the details on this important issue.    This episode is sponsored by Tri State Livestock News and Pitchfork Supply.   Show Notes: https://nclalegal.org/case/ranchers-cattlemen-action-legal-fund-united-stockgrowers-of-america-et-al-v-u-s-department-of-agriculture-secretary-thomas-vilsack-animal-and-plant-health-inspection-service-administrator-micha/

The Corporate Transparency Act was passed into law under most people’s radar, and many, including R-CALF USA, have raised concerns about its impact on small business owners and rural America. On today’s episode, we sat down with Phillip Taylor and Bobby Clayson to discuss our joint lawsuit fighting back to stop the Corporate Transparency Act from being forced down the throats of all Americans and threatening the existence of small producers and small businesses.    This episode is sponsored by Risk Associates and Ag West Feeds. For more information visit https://riskassociatesinc.net and https://www.facebook.com/agwestfeeds/   Show notes:  https://homesteadliberation.org/cta-lawsuit https://www.r-calfusa.com/ranch-group-joins-lawsuit-challenging-corporate-transparency-act/

On today’s episode, we sat down with R-CALF USA director and Missouri rancher, Freddie Keaton, to talk RFID tags, the beef checkoff, MCOOL, Rural America, and being an advocate on the local and national level.   This episode is sponsored by www.vitalix.com and www.valentinelivestock.net

There’s a lot going on in our world, our country, and in agriculture. R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy joins us to discuss where we are and what’s on the horizon, and dives into reimagining agriculture, climate change and ag, the sustains act and mandatory ID.   Show notes: Rep. Hageman's H.J.Res.167 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-joint-resolution/167/all-actions?s=1&r=1 Sen. Lummis' S.J.Res.98 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/98/cosponsors?s=1&r=3 Sen. Rounds' S.4282 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4282/cosponsors Rep. Hageman's Amendment #10 will be to H.R.9027 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9027/all-actions USDA's commitment to tracking animals from birth to slaughter: https://www.tsln.com/news/usda-calls-for-tracking-animals-birth-to-slaughter/ https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/aphis-bolsters-animal-disease-traceability-united-states SUSTAINS Act: https://www.tsln.com/news/sustains-act-comment-period-open-on-implementing-law-to-accept-private-funds-for-usda-conservation-programs/ https://www.lonesomelands.com/new-blog/2023/9/14/template-z4jtr-2pyn4     This episode is sponsored by Hayden Outdoors and Ag Risk Advisors. For more information visit www.haydenoutdoors.com/ or https://agriskadvisors.com/

Animal owners and related businesses are under attack by those seeking to eliminate animal ownership and animal enterprise, often violating the Constitution and threatening your way of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness in the process. We sat down with Mindy Patterson from the Cavalry Group to talk about animal rights extremists, constitutional rights, government overreach, deceptive legislation, third-party verifying in the name of climate change, RFID, and more.   Sponsored by Heyn Real Estate. Visit www.heynrealestate.com for more information.   Show Notes: https://www.thecavalrygroup.com/

Ever wanted to start selling direct to consumer? Or maybe you're already selling a little and you want to grow? Since COVID, interest in direct-to-consumer sales has skyrocketed. Consumers are going this route for a variety of reasons, so how can your ranch capitalize on this and how can this add to your operation? We know it can be overwhelming and is just one more thing to add to that never-ending to-do list, so we invited direct-to-consumer marketing expert, Mike Parker, to break down everything from details to the why’s and the how’s of selling your meat.   This episode is sponsored by www.wildasssoaps.com    SHOW NOTES Pricing Calculator:https://www.directfarmroadmap.com/presoldseasoncall-8299 Mike's website: https://www.directfarmroadmap.com/home-8395 Mike's social media: @directfarmmarketing  www.USABeef.org Convention registration and info: www.rcalfconvention.com     

It wasn’t long ago that Dutch farmers drove their tractors protesting their country adopting policies that directly attacked agriculture in the name of climate change. Today across Europe over 20 countries are protesting for many of the very same reasons. Dutch farmers’ advocate and internationally renowned political commentator, Eva Vlaardingerbroek joins us to discuss the dangers of globalism and why farmers are the target. Follow Eva on X (Twitter): https://x.com/EvaVlaar?s=20 Follow Eva on Substack: https://evavlaardingerbroek.substack.com/  Eva's 2023 R-CALF USA Convention Keynote Presentation: https://youtu.be/Fr8eV5oQyyI?si=u8gcUtxjdcqyBDHi    Episode sponsored by Grossenburg Implements, Inc.

As I’m sure you’ve noticed, much of the world has bought into the lie that cattle are destroying the planet. With things like USDA’s climate smart commodity project, natural asset companies, and carbon credits, it makes you wonder, has the cattle industry itself bought into that same lie? Independent journalist Jim Mundorf with Lonesome Lands joins us to discuss these hot topics, how mandatory ID and the checkoff play into this, and how we push back.   This episode is sponsored by the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association. For more information visit www.southdakotastockgrowers.org     Show Notes:  https://www.usda.gov/climate-solutions/climate-smart-commodities https://www.r-calfusa.com/op-ed-natural-asset-company-proposed-rule-threatens-property-rights/ https://www.lonesomelands.com/new-blog/2023/9/14/template-5nf6j https://www.lonesomelands.com/new-blog/2023/9/14/template-sbds6 https://www.lonesomelands.com/new-blog/2023/9/14/template-cm7p3

These days, mandatory animal ID and property rights have been in the hot seat so let’s talk about their connections to global warming, climate hysteria, and control. Wyoming U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman sat down with us to discuss the government overreach of these issues and how to rediscover the American fighting spirit and defend our livestock industries and our way of life.   This episode is sponsored by Risk Associates. Visit www.riskassociatesinc.net to learn more. 

It’s no secret that wolves are a huge problem for American ranchers in many Western states, but the heartbreaking attacks on livestock just serve as an example of something bigger. We sat down with Colorado rancher and journalist Rachel Gabel to break down to ballot box biology of Colorado’s wolf reintroduction and the door it opens to the attack on rural America and private property rights. You may not be from Colorado and you may not have wolf problems, but make no mistake this issue applies to you and your ranch.   This episode is sponsored by Ag West Feeds. 

Global elites trying to monetize the air we breathe and control food production? Are we kidding? We wish we were, but plans for Natural Asset Companies are in motion, potentially leading to the largest property rights violation in American history. We sat down with property rights expert Margaret Byfield and Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks to find out what you need to know and what we need to do to stop natural asset companies.

You’ve no doubt heard that according to the global elites, the people who put food on our tables are at fault for climate change. The global war on farming and our ability to feed the world is real. The global concentration of power pushing these control narratives have amassed and must be addressed. Tune in as Dutch farmers’ advocate and internationally renowned political commentator, Eva Vlaardingerbroek covers just that.  This episode is sponsored by Ag West Feeds.   To watch the video version of this podcast, follow this link: https://youtu.be/Fr8eV5oQyyI?si=cMBShSZ8KhQfpTQ5  

It's a new season of the R-CALF USA Round Up! On this episode, Karina Jones and Jaiden Moreland sat down with Indiana producer and rural advocate Greg Gunthorp to discuss global corporation agriculture, local food systems, advocating for rural America, competitive markets, and more.

If you’ve been watching on social media, you’ll know the R-CALF USA staff and board have been busy, busy from the White House to cattle markets to planning for the 2023 Convention we covered it all with President Brett Kenzy and Vice President Eric Nelson. Join us for our 2023 convention, on August 17 and 18, in Rapid City, SD. For more information visit www.rcalfconvention.com