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.
Barriers to Market Access and Liquidity for Small Farms: A Deep Dive by Breeauna Sagdal
Discover the urgent challenges facing small farmers as Breeauna Sagdal exposes the barriers to market access created by centralized regulations. Uncover how the USDA’s grip on the certification process is driving up consumer costs and threatening food sovereignty. Learn how we can take back control and support local, independent producers before it’s too late. Watch now!
The Modern-Day Cattleman Way: From Subway Shadows to Texas Horizons
Follow the compelling journey from urban survival to the heart of Texas cattle country, where traditions are revived, lives are transformed, and the future of American ranching is shaped. Support the movement through sponsorships and map listings on BeefMaps.com.
Texas Fire Relief: Cattle Mafia, Unstoppable Community Resilience, and the Power of Service
Discover how Natalie Meeks of Cattle Mafia and others answered the call during Texas’s biggest wildfire. From the first responders to grassroots efforts, learn how community resilience and the power of service are reshaping our nation’s future.
How USDA Policy Shifts Under the Packers and Stockyard Act Could Raise Food Prices and Favor Big Corporations
Explore how the USDA’s proposed changes to the Packers and Stockyard Act could unintentionally raise food prices, burden small processors, and consolidate power within the largest meatpacking corporations. Learn more about the potential impact on consumer costs and market competition.
Texas Fire Relief: Bearing Witness and the Fight for Disaster Recovery
From wildfires to cattle crises, do we know how to truly witness what’s happening around us? It’s time to pause, listen, and shake the hands of those who keep America fed. Discover the truth behind resilience, disaster, and our obligation to each other.
Through Fire and Wind: The Texas Panhandle’s Enduring Spirit
When disaster struck, the Texas Panhandle didn’t falter. Texas Slim tells the story of a community bound by land, cattle, and an unbreakable will. Humanity, as always, shines in the hardest of times.
CoBank Report: The Beef Initiative is Saving the Cattle Industry – Lowering Costs – Recovery of Herd Volumes Still Years Away
Beef Cow Recovery Slows, But Texas Slim’s Fire Relief Efforts Offer New Hope for Ranchers—See How Strategic Actions Are Paving the Way for a Brighter Future in American Beef Production.
Whispers of the West Texas Wind
The Ogallala Aquifer is drying up, and land values are falling. Ranchers and local producers meet in Tulia to strategize. The fight for food sovereignty in West Texas continues.