A false report of New World screwworm in Missouri triggered a cattle market drop—and now R-CALF is demanding a federal investigation. The group says the hoax may have been used to manipulate futures markets and profit off panic. USDA and Missouri officials confirmed the claim was fake—but by then, the damage was done.
Screwworm PsyOp? R-CALF Demands Federal Probe Into False Bio-Terror Alert That Rocked Cattle Markets
On May 27, cattle producers across the U.S. were blindsided by a viral report claiming New World screwworm—a flesh-eating parasitic fly last seen in U.S. herds over 40 years ago—had been detected in Missouri. The claim was false. But the damage was real. Live cattle...
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The Organic Lie: How Big Ag Hijacked a Label Meant to Protect Us
The USDA Organic label, intended to signify purity and adherence to strict standards, has been compromised by large agribusinesses exploiting regulatory loopholes and weak enforcement. From the use of genetically engineered vaccines in organic livestock to fraudulent grain imports and the contentious approval of synthetic coatings like Apeel’s Organipeel, the integrity of organic certification is under threat. Consumers seeking genuine organic products should prioritize direct relationships with local producers to ensure transparency and trust.
The MAHA Revolt: Two Movements Take Aim at the Food-Pharma Cartel
Two documents released in June—Farm Action’s policy roadmap and a viral open letter to RFK Jr.—are igniting a grassroots revolt against corporate control of food and medicine. Both demand an end to monopolies, liability-shielded mRNA injections, and USDA policies that serve Big Ag over families. What began as a health crisis has become a political realignment—from the ground up.
Cattle Supply Cliff: Why U.S. Beef Production Faces a Multi-Year Decline
The USDA’s 2025 outlook projects a nearly 2% decline in beef production, marking the third consecutive year of contraction. With the national cattle inventory at its lowest since 1951 and heifer retention rates plummeting, the industry faces a prolonged supply shortage. This downturn benefits large meatpackers and synthetic protein investors, while independent ranchers bear the brunt.
The Digital Gulag Is Here: Catherine Austin Fitts Warns of Land Grabs, CBDCs, and the Death of Food Freedom
Catherine Austin Fitts warns that the most invasive tyranny in history is arriving through your dinner plate and digital wallet. In a wide-ranging interview with The Beef Initiative’s Breeauna Sagdal, Fitts links land grabs, food centralization, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as coordinated tools of control. Her solution? Build real wealth by shaking your rancher’s hand and financing food freedom from the ground up.
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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.