The Senate’s new reconciliation bill isn’t just about selling public land—it’s about stripping local communities of control. A little-known provision bans states and counties from regulating “AI Systems” for a full decade, opening the door to opaque development far beyond housing. From data centers to deed-restricted zones, this bill rewrites who gets a say in the future of American land.
The Big Beautiful Land Grab: Technocrats Stand To Profit As 250 Million Acre Bonanza Hidden In H.R.1
UPDATE: Rep. Harriet Hageman defended the Senate proposal in a June 21 column, emphasizing that any land sales would require consultation with governors, tribal governments, and local officials. She framed the bill as a targeted solution for housing shortages, not a...
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The Illusion of Surplus: What the Senate’s Land Sale Bill Really Does
The Senate’s version of H.R.1 proposes selling up to 3.3 million acres of public land across 11 Western states, while quietly making over 250 million acres eligible for nomination by private interests—with no requirement for public input or affordable housing. Data shows that less than 2% of these lands are suitable for development, and the bill includes no safeguards to ensure public benefit. Though pitched as a housing solution, the bill aligns with a long-standing agenda to privatize federal lands.
Centralized, Vulnerable, and Offline: Your Grocery Store Just Failed a Live-Fire Test
A June 5 cyberattack on United Natural Foods forced major supply disruptions across Whole Foods and 30,000 other retailers. Shoppers from Texas to Canada found frozen foods and staples missing—while the WEF’s warnings of a “cyber pandemic” suddenly looked less like theory. This wasn’t just a breach—it was a systems test, and the shelves failed.
Hold the Lettuce, Bring the Raids: Trump Reinstates Immigration Policy on Farms, Hotels, and Meat Plants
ICE raids on farms, hotels, and meatpacking plants are back—just days after they were paused under pressure from Big Ag and hospitality lobbyists. The Trump administration reversed course after internal backlash, but the policy flip-flopping has left everyone guessing: who’s really calling the shots? For now, the cartel’s labor pipeline is back in the crosshairs—but don’t be surprised if the exemptions sneak back in.
“You Were Never Buying Beef” — Agridime’s $191 Million Meat Mirage Explodes in Court
Agridime promised investors a stake in real American cattle. What they got instead was a $191 million Ponzi scheme—complete with fake livestock contracts, undisclosed commissions, and a federal court order for $102.9 million in restitution. Regulators admit most victims may never see their money again.
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Barriers to Entry: Tariffs, US Cattlemen, and Beef Maps
This week’s Beef Maps X Spaces cut straight to the heart of what's choking out independent ranchers—imported beef, regulatory bottlenecks, and false labeling. From South American feedlots to USDA certification...
Authentic Brands, Real Beef: How Beef Maps is Saving Ranches and Rewiring the Food Economy
This week’s Beef Maps X Spaces was more than a meeting—it was a movement. From the voice of a son who lost his mother in Philadelphia to the wisdom of generational ranchers in Colorado and Iowa, this conversation...
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Sovereign Health vs. One Health: Ranchers and Researchers Build a New Path Forward
The fight for health sovereignty begins with food. In this conversation with Health Revival Partners, ranchers and researchers reject the global One Health agenda and offer a grounded, local-first alternative. Sovereign Health is rising—from the soil to the soul.
Video: Bird Flu, Beef Imports, and the Future of Food
Bird flu mandates are wiping out herds and driving up food prices, but is there more to the story? In this must-hear discussion with Texas Slim and medical experts from VSRF, we expose how government overreach, mRNA vaccines in livestock, and imported beef threaten your dinner plate—and what you can do to fight back.
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BeefMaps.com – Three Levels of Decentralization
From bison snack sticks to smoked chuck roasts, this week’s Beef Maps X Spaces showcased the power of going direct. Ranchers, policy experts, and tech builders are carving out a new path—one handshake at a time. The cartel’s days are numbered, and decentralized beef is rising.
From The Ground Up: The Story Of A first Generation Ranch
Sawyer and Abbie Cottrell didn’t inherit a ranch—they built one from scratch with grit, vision, and a dream of giving their kids a meaningful life. Legacy Ranch American Wagyu now serves backyard grillers across the country, but its roots are in relationships, education, and second chances.
From Friday burger grills in Eureka to Snack Stick Subscriptions and a growing team of young ag dreamers, this isn’t just a ranch—it’s a movement.
Where’s the Beef? RS June Talks Food, Health & Rebuilding American Farms
RS “Ruffshot” June joins Mommy Heal Thyself to expose how the modern food system has disconnected families from real nutrition—and how regenerative beef can restore health and community. From BeefMaps.com to peer-to-peer rancher connections, June explains why saving American farms is the key to securing your plate. Listen now to learn how quality beef, direct from ranchers, is the missing link to food sovereignty.
Eat Beef to Heal America: Texas Slim, Shawn Baker, and the Fight for Food Sovereignty
Beef isn’t just food—it’s the foundation of health, community, and sovereignty. At Speaker Salon, Texas Slim, Dr. Shawn Baker, RS “Ruffshot” June, and RanchMama Shanen expose the corporate takeover of food and why real change starts with knowing your rancher. The fight for Beef.com and direct-to-consumer beef is more than a movement—it’s a necessity.
The Fight for Food Freedom: Supporting Small, Family-Owned Ranches for Healthier, More Ethical Meat Choices
Straight from the rugged foothills of Wyoming, this is a rancher’s voice—unfiltered and direct from Real Red Meat. The fight for real food isn’t led by politicians but by small family farms raising nutrient-dense beef, bison, and lamb with integrity. When you choose farm-to-table, you’re not just feeding your family—you’re fueling a movement.