Texas Pushes for Controversial, Searchable Electronic Cattle Registry 

Texas Pushes for Controversial, Searchable Electronic Cattle Registry 

For decades, animal rights groups and media have painted ranchers in a negative light—portraying them as cruel, outdated, or inept. Now, this cultural smear campaign has seeped into public policy with Texas bills like HB 147 and HB 1417, proposing a centralized, searchable livestock brand database. Ranchers argue that such a system, under the guise of efficiency, could become a tool for surveillance, control, and forced compliance with global agendas.

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BREAKING: House Republicans Launch Investigation Into Point Reyes Ranch Closures

BREAKING: House Republicans Launch Investigation Into Point Reyes Ranch Closures

Twelve historic ranching families were forced off Point Reyes under a controversial deal brokered by The Nature Conservancy. Now, House Republicans have launched an investigation into what some are calling environmental overreach and quiet land grabs. At the heart of it all is a growing fight to preserve America’s ranches—and the food security they provide.

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Trump’s Tariffs Are Just the Start: R-CALF and The Beef Initiative Call for Action to Save U.S. Ranchers

Trump’s Tariffs Are Just the Start: R-CALF and The Beef Initiative Call for Action to Save U.S. Ranchers

With U.S. cattle volumes at historic lows and family ranches vanishing, R-CALF USA and The Beef Initiative are urging a bold new direction—starting with tariffs. In a powerful joint message, Bill Bullard and Texas Slim highlight how decades of zero-tariff policies have devastated domestic producers and paved the way for foreign monopolies to dominate America’s meat supply.

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BeefMaps.com – Three Levels of Decentralization

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.

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From The Ground Up: The Story Of A first Generation Ranch

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.

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