The R-CALF USA Round Up

Tariffs or Free Trade?

What benefits the world economy vs the American economy more: trade policy and tariffs or free trade? The United States is now billions of dollars into an agricultural trade deficit amid all-time record imports. The new administration seems to be taking trade head on and tariffs are front and center. So we sat down with the tariff guy himself Charles Benoit to discuss tariffs, free trade and how they relate to agriculture and related industries.

 

This episode is sponsored by South Dakota Stockgrowers Association and Prime Risk Management.

 

SHOW NOTES:

https://prosperousamerica.org/tariffs-for-revenue-and-protection-the-u-s-treasury-has-a-plan/

https://prosperousamerica.org/free-trade-agreements-have-damaged-u-s-agricultural-trade-performance/

https://prosperousamerica.org/u-s-faces-record-agricultural-imports-worst-trade-deficit-in-history/

https://youtu.be/Whv85IxOIJk?si=eYeBOwiZsl5wRrZM

https://youtu.be/o9aPRMTzOkg?si=QyYireQ5wwMC0lZ3 

Debunked: https://www.prageru.com/video/whats-not-fair-about-free-trade

Doctor's Orders

Eating a lot of red meat is bad for you, according to most health professionals, not to mention what environmentalists have to say. The carnivore diet is changing that narrative so we had Dr. Shawn baker on to talk all things carnivore and our broken food and health systems.

 

This episode is sponsored by Ritchey Livestock ID www.ritcheytags.com and Grossenburg Implements www.grossenburg.com

 

SHOW NOTES

https://carnivore.diet/dr-shawn-baker-md/

https://www.amazon.com/Carnivore-Diet-Shawn-Baker/dp/162860350X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+carnivore+diet&qid=1621208600&sr=8-1

EID in Court

The USDA’s electronic eartag mandate has been a red hot topic the past year. And like years past, we at R-CALF USA are fighting back each and every day to put a halt to it. Right now we are pushing back in Congress and in the courts. In October we filed another lawsuit to stop this issue once and for all, so we sat down with our attorney on this case, Kara Rollins, to give you all the details on this important issue. 

 

This episode is sponsored by Tri State Livestock News and Pitchfork Supply.

 

Show Notes:

https://nclalegal.org/case/ranchers-cattlemen-action-legal-fund-united-stockgrowers-of-america-et-al-v-u-s-department-of-agriculture-secretary-thomas-vilsack-animal-and-plant-health-inspection-service-administrator-micha/

Another Burdensome Bill

The Corporate Transparency Act was passed into law under most people’s radar, and many, including R-CALF USA, have raised concerns about its impact on small business owners and rural America. On today’s episode, we sat down with Phillip Taylor and Bobby Clayson to discuss our joint lawsuit fighting back to stop the Corporate Transparency Act from being forced down the throats of all Americans and threatening the existence of small producers and small businesses. 

 

This episode is sponsored by Risk Associates and Ag West Feeds. For more information visit https://riskassociatesinc.net and https://www.facebook.com/agwestfeeds/

 

Show notes: 

https://homesteadliberation.org/cta-lawsuit

https://www.r-calfusa.com/ranch-group-joins-lawsuit-challenging-corporate-transparency-act/

Back to Our Roots

On today’s episode, we sat down with R-CALF USA director and Missouri rancher, Freddie Keaton, to talk RFID tags, the beef checkoff, MCOOL, Rural America, and being an advocate on the local and national level.

 

This episode is sponsored by www.vitalix.com and www.valentinelivestock.net

Inviting the Globalists In

There’s a lot going on in our world, our country, and in agriculture. R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy joins us to discuss where we are and what’s on the horizon, and dives into reimagining agriculture, climate change and ag, the sustains act and mandatory ID.

 

Show notes:

Rep. Hageman's H.J.Res.167 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-joint-resolution/167/all-actions?s=1&r=1

Sen. Lummis' S.J.Res.98 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/98/cosponsors?s=1&r=3

Sen. Rounds' S.4282 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4282/cosponsors

Rep. Hageman's Amendment #10 will be to H.R.9027 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9027/all-actions

USDA's commitment to tracking animals from birth to slaughter:

https://www.tsln.com/news/usda-calls-for-tracking-animals-birth-to-slaughter/

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/aphis-bolsters-animal-disease-traceability-united-states

SUSTAINS Act:

https://www.tsln.com/news/sustains-act-comment-period-open-on-implementing-law-to-accept-private-funds-for-usda-conservation-programs/

https://www.lonesomelands.com/new-blog/2023/9/14/template-z4jtr-2pyn4

 

 

This episode is sponsored by Hayden Outdoors and Ag Risk Advisors. For more information visit www.haydenoutdoors.com/ or https://agriskadvisors.com/

The Loss of Inherent Liberty

Animal owners and related businesses are under attack by those seeking to eliminate animal ownership and animal enterprise, often violating the Constitution and threatening your way of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness in the process. We sat down with Mindy Patterson from the Cavalry Group to talk about animal rights extremists, constitutional rights, government overreach, deceptive legislation, third-party verifying in the name of climate change, RFID, and more.

 

Sponsored by Heyn Real Estate. Visit www.heynrealestate.com for more information.

 

Show Notes:

https://www.thecavalrygroup.com/

Selling Direct to Consumer 101

Ever wanted to start selling direct to consumer? Or maybe you're already selling a little and you want to grow? Since COVID, interest in direct-to-consumer sales has skyrocketed. Consumers are going this route for a variety of reasons, so how can your ranch capitalize on this and how can this add to your operation? We know it can be overwhelming and is just one more thing to add to that never-ending to-do list, so we invited direct-to-consumer marketing expert, Mike Parker, to break down everything from details to the why’s and the how’s of selling your meat.

 

This episode is sponsored by www.wildasssoaps.com 

 

SHOW NOTES

Pricing Calculator:https://www.directfarmroadmap.com/presoldseasoncall-8299

Mike's website: https://www.directfarmroadmap.com/home-8395

Mike's social media: @directfarmmarketing 

www.USABeef.org

Convention registration and info: www.rcalfconvention.com 

 

 

No Farmers No Food

It wasn’t long ago that Dutch farmers drove their tractors protesting their country adopting policies that directly attacked agriculture in the name of climate change. Today across Europe over 20 countries are protesting for many of the very same reasons. Dutch farmers’ advocate and internationally renowned political commentator, Eva Vlaardingerbroek joins us to discuss the dangers of globalism and why farmers are the target.

Follow Eva on X (Twitter): https://x.com/EvaVlaar?s=20

Follow Eva on Substack: https://evavlaardingerbroek.substack.com/ 

Eva's 2023 R-CALF USA Convention Keynote Presentation: https://youtu.be/Fr8eV5oQyyI?si=u8gcUtxjdcqyBDHi 

 

Episode sponsored by Grossenburg Implements, Inc.

A Lie Agreed Upon

As I’m sure you’ve noticed, much of the world has bought into the lie that cattle are destroying the planet. With things like USDA’s climate smart commodity project, natural asset companies, and carbon credits, it makes you wonder, has the cattle industry itself bought into that same lie? Independent journalist Jim Mundorf with Lonesome Lands joins us to discuss these hot topics, how mandatory ID and the checkoff play into this, and how we push back.

 

This episode is sponsored by the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association. For more information visit www.southdakotastockgrowers.org

 

 

Show Notes: 

https://www.usda.gov/climate-solutions/climate-smart-commodities

https://www.r-calfusa.com/op-ed-natural-asset-company-proposed-rule-threatens-property-rights/

https://www.lonesomelands.com/new-blog/2023/9/14/template-5nf6j

https://www.lonesomelands.com/new-blog/2023/9/14/template-sbds6

https://www.lonesomelands.com/new-blog/2023/9/14/template-cm7p3