Beef News

An Urgent Warning on mRNA Vaccines in Livestock

Dec 11, 2024

With the imminent introduction of veterinary mRNA-based vaccines like Sequivity in the UK, Dr. Max Thornsberry raises critical concerns about their safety, efficacy, and potential long-term consequences for animals and the human food chain. This article highlights the inherent risks of mRNA technology, including inflammatory lipid nanoparticles, genetic interference, and prion diseases. Dr. Thornsberry urges a cautious, evidence-based approach to safeguard both animal health and consumer safety.

America the Titanic: A Chilling Warning Realized in the EPA’s Gold Bar Moment

Dec 4, 2024

As the EPA scrambles to distribute billions in grants before the administration changes hands, the prophetic warnings of Sagdal, Schaffer, and Logan offer a roadmap to stop America’s sinking ship.

America The Titanic – Managing After Impact with the Disastrous Biden/Harris Iceberg

Nov 11, 2024

America stands at a critical tipping point. This policy paper warns that recent federal resilience initiatives, advanced under the banner of equity, have centralized control across nearly all aspects of American life—from local governance to individual choices. To protect the foundational freedoms of America’s farmers and ranchers, the I Am Texas Slim Foundation calls for immediate executive actions to dismantle these mandates and restore power to communities, pushing back against what they describe as a coordinated agenda of control disguised as resilience.

The Beef Checkoff vs. I Am Texas Slim Foundation: How The Beef Initiative’s Nonprofit is Transforming Support for American Ranchers

Nov 9, 2024

Explore the Beef Checkoff vs. I Am Texas Slim Foundation debate and discover how this nonprofit offers a game-changing alternative. While the Beef Checkoff program centralizes funds that often support industrial imports, the I Am Texas Slim Foundation reinvests every dollar directly into American ranchers, strengthens local food security, and fosters the next generation of sustainable agriculture

FEMA’s New Floodplain Management Requirements: What Property Owners Need to Know After Hurricane Helene and Milton

Nov 3, 2024

On September 9, 2024, FEMA’s revised floodplain management regulations went into effect, significantly altering rebuilding possibilities for properties affected by hurricanes, floods, and other disasters. These stringent guidelines impact all structures within FEMA-designated flood zones, including agricultural lands, potentially rendering many properties unbuildable under the 1% and 500-year floodplain rules.

Congresswoman Hageman Fights Back: Exposing the Devastating Impact of Mandatory RFID Tags on Independent Ranchers

Oct 20, 2024

At the Livestock Producers Freedom Rally, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman sounded the alarm on the Biden-Harris administration’s push for mandatory RFID tags, which threaten small and independent ranchers. With over five years of fighting this battle, Hageman highlighted how this federal overreach disproportionately benefits large corporations, risking the future of local producers and the entire food supply chain. Her powerful message calls for unity in resisting government mandates and protecting the independence of America’s ranchers.

New FEMA Floodplain Rules Restrict Rebuilding in Hurricane-Prone Areas

Oct 18, 2024

Effective September 9, 2024, FEMA’s new floodplain rules dramatically limit rebuilding in areas impacted by recent hurricanes like Helene and Milton. The 1% floodplain rule will deem many residential, commercial, and agricultural structures unbuildable, severely impacting property owners. Agricultural communities are urged to consult FEMA’s flood maps and local authorities to protect their land and livelihoods under these new regulations.

Ranchers Stand Against RFID Mandates; Relief Efforts Surge in Southern States following Helene

Oct 5, 2024

Join the fight as ranchers, led by the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association and R-CALF USA, oppose the USDA’s RFID mandate at the Livestock Producers Freedom Rally in South Dakota. Meanwhile, relief efforts coordinated by The I Am Texas Slim Foundation and FAFO Farms are underway in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia, supporting communities with bitcoin donations. Discover how ranchers are stepping up for each other and read Breeauna Sagdal’s in-depth analysis on RFID surveillance in the cattle industry.

46 Groups Urge Congressional Action Against Electronic Eartag Mandate for Cattle, Bison

Oct 1, 2024

R-CALF USA, along with 45 farming and ranching groups, is calling on Congress to block the USDA’s new mandate requiring electronic ear tags for adult cattle and bison. In a letter to Congress, these groups warn that the mandate unfairly burdens small producers, consolidates the food supply, and threatens national food security. With widespread opposition from ranchers, R-CALF USA urges immediate action to stop this rule before it takes effect on November 5, 2024.