The so-called beef shortage isn’t just fallout from drought and inflation—it’s the endgame of decades-long corporate sabotage. Independent American ranchers were systematically squeezed out by foreign imports, packer monopolies, and the repeal of truth-in-labeling laws like COOL. The result: a gutted cattle industry, rising consumer prices, and a nation increasingly dependent on foreign protein—all by design.
The Beef Shortage Was an Inside Job: How Global Imports, Policy Failures, and Monopoly Power Gutted the American Herd
The narrative goes like this: the American beef shortage is a result of drought, inflation, and pandemic aftershocks. But that’s only the surface-level excuse. The real story—one you won’t hear from the USDA or Tyson’s earnings calls—is far darker: The U.S. beef herd...
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Open Borders Breached Darien Gap Biological Barrier — Now, we’re on the verge of being Screwwormed, New World style…
A flesh-eating parasite known as New World Screwworm (NWS) has breached the long-standing biological barrier at the Darién Gap and is now rapidly advancing through Mexico, prompting an emergency livestock embargo along the U.S. southern border. The parasite, which infests wounds and mucous membranes with larvae that bore into living flesh, poses a grave threat to both public health and America’s already fragile cattle supply. USDA officials warn the outbreak could cripple domestic livestock production if not contained, calling it a national security crisis.
Record High Beef Prices and a Dwindling Cattle Supply
America’s beef herd has plunged to its lowest level since 1951, driving up prices and threatening long-term food security. Ranchers are caught in a vicious cycle—selling off breeding stock under pressure—while foreign land grabs and regulatory barriers shrink their ability to recover. Rebuilding the herd isn’t just about burgers; it’s about sovereignty, survival, and restoring control over our food supply.
Trent Loos Exposes the Truth Behind the Maude Family Arrest: Here’s What Happened
In 2024, Charles and Heather Maude were arrested in front of their young children over a fence line dispute and accused of stealing federal land. Now, with charges dropped by the Trump administration, Dakota Trails and Tales host Trent Loos is asking the deeper questions. He points to a troubling pattern of executive overreach that led to the ordeal in the first place.
Restoring the Gold Standard: Trump Slams the Door on Big Ag and Junk Science
Biden’s USDA funneled rural development funds into corporate carbon schemes, crippling domestic supply chains and empowering multinational monopolies. Now, under Trump’s leadership, the corporate welfare spigot is closing—and the junk science behind it is being dragged into the light. From carbon-neutral cattle to gut-driven cures for autism, real innovation is finally getting a fair shot.
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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.