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Jim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan talk about the week in news and agriculture. Topics include, the performative Cattle Convention and who funds it, USDA policing earths, Canada's EID rule pushback, the fight to end the status quo in agriculture and more. Brought to you by Potter Cattle Production Sale, Feb. 14 Griswold IA. View Potter Cattle Sale Catalog here: https://issuu.com/mittagdesign/docs/2026_potter_cattle_annual_production_sale 0:00 Intro/ the perfect Valentines day plans 4:30 Clare Dunn rips NCBA at Cattle Con 11:00 Who funds the Cattle Convention 19:50 Performative influencers vs. Authenticity 23:00 USDA policing EID ear tags 31:50 Canada's EID rules and pushback 40:00 The fight to end the status quo in agriculture 57:00 Indoctrination in education Support Lonesome Lands: https://www.lonesomelands.com/subscribe Lonesome Lands Store: https://www.lonesomelands.com/merchandise  

California Governor Gavin Newsom is working to remove multiple dams that provide 600,000 Californians with water. Jim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan sit down with Keely Covello of America Unwon to talk about the corruption around Newsom's attack on rural California. Our first video with Keely: https://youtu.be/8z3d5QGFKOw America Unwon: https://www.americaunwon.com Support Lonesome Lands:https://www.lonesomelands.com/subscribe Lonesome Lands Store: https://www.lonesomelands.com/merchandise  

Jim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan go over the week in news and agriculture. Topics include, the mess in Minnesota, Washington's King Ranch, Drumgoon Dairy, Buffalo being wildlife, Lab meat, and more. 0:00 Mess in Minnesota 17:16 Nation of immigrants? 19:35 Washington states attack on the King Ranch. 32:05 Undocumented workers at South Dakota Dairy. 38:15 Buffalo, livestock or wildlife? American Prairie. 50:17 Lab meat and Mr. Beast 56:30 Tim Burchett video and the growing pushback against the corporate control of cattle and beef markets. This episode sponsored by our friend Freddie Keaton with https://independentcattlemenofmissouri.org Also: Mundorf Heritage Beef: https://mhbeef.com Support Lonesome Lands: https://www.lonesomelands.com/subscribe Lonesome Lands Store: https://www.lonesomelands.com/merchandise  

Jim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan talk about the week in agriculture. Topics include, Sid Miller's screwworm comments, dairy cattle buyout, climate agenda collapse, checkoffs climate curriculum, school lunches, and more. 0:00 Sid Miller says the screwworms here, it's not. 11:40 Algorithm and the funds manipulating the cattle market? 19:30 Our first internet experiences. 23:57 Dairy cattle buyout 37:00 The age of fraud and the $200 million USDA fraudster 42:02 Trump pulls out of U.N. climate agreements 54:30 Checkoff doubles down on methane curriculum. 1:02:35 Canadian EID, we told you so. 1:06:11 Whole milk is back in schools 1:13:40 Recapping the stories we've broke. Tri-State Livestock article: Checking it out: Taking a look at Beef Checkoff funded programs: https://www.tsln.com/news/checking-it-out-taking-a-look-at-beef-checkoff-funded-programs/ Brought to you by Independent Cattlemen of Missouri: https://independentcattlemenofmissouri.org Support Lonesome Lands: https://www.lonesomelands.com Lonesome Lands Store: https://www.lonesomelands.com/merchandise  

Brought to you by Oklahoma Independent Stockgrowers Association Jim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan recorded live at the Oklahoma Independent Stockgrowers Association Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They talked about controlling the narrative in 2026, repealing the EID mandate, the new Food Pyramid and checkoff silence, the proposed dairy cattle buyout, and much more. 0:00 Minnesota and controlling the narrative. 6:55 2026 narrative in agriculture and DOGE is coming back. 9:17 Canadian mandates for EID tags. 19:10 New Food Pyramid, checkoff silence, and how NCBA is working against the Trump Administration. 28:30 The climate scam with cattle going forward. 33:40 Sustains Act 41:00 Stolen Land Movement 43:00 The proposed dairy cattle buyout. Support Lonesome Lands Here Lonesome Lands Store For adverising opportunities email: [email protected]  

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has put together a plan to outlaw deer farming in his state. Jim and Shad talk to Deer Farmer Steve Porter about what he is going through, and what this could mean for all of agriculture in the future. 0:00 Intro, Circle 5 Cow School 2:58 Venezuela and Maduro's capture 4:04 The communist running New York City 6:27 Secretary Rollins tweet about Tim Walz's attack on deer farmers 7:56 Steve Porter describing the attack on his deer farm 12:08 Minnesota Attorney General suggests that he could ban cattle farms in his state. 13:20 Is farming a constitutional right? 17:58 What is deer farming? 22:07 DNR a left wing organization 25:40 How they will end deer farms in Minnesota. 31:20 How this could be used to end independent agriculture. 37:30 How Walz not running impacts the case and farms. 39:42 Minnesotans held hostage. 44:36 Come see us in Oklahoma City, Jan 10. Minnesota Attorney on banning cattle production in the state: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjl_5zlGfwE Brought to you by Circle 5 Cow School: http://www.circle5cowschool.com Support Lonesome Lands: https://www.lonesomelands.com/subscribe Lonesome Lands Store: 

Jim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan wrap up 2025 by exposing the push to turn the USDA's latest project into more climate BS. They also review 2025 and look forward to 2026. 0:00 Intro, Christmas cards, ear tags, and supporting local business. 7:15 The year in review. 12:50 Secretary Rollins latest interview. 16:37 USDA's Fordyce suggests carbon sequestration. 22:30 Property rights fights 28:30 Why we fight the climate lies. 31:10 Our 2026 agenda 36:30 2025 highlights 41:56 More Perfect Union video and channel 56:20 Come see us. Support Lonesome Lands Lonesome Lands Store

Jim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan bring in a special Christmas gift, an interview with Nevada Rancher and sale barn owner Jack Payne. Jack worked as part of a group to develop the USDA's plan to fortify the beef and cattle industry, and back in October got a chance to visit with President Trump in the Oval Office. 0:00 Intro, Kenzy Backgrounding 3:20 Eminent domain and breaking bull wagons. 5:30 Roping a cow and busting a saddle. 8:10 Ranchers group working on federal land issues. 11:32 First trip to the White House. 16:19 Second trip to the White House and visiting with Cabinet members. 18:55 30 month rule for cattle. 31:13 Visiting Trump in the Oval Office 40:40 Getting a BLM road fixed. 50:30 Building confidence in the ranching business. 57:05 Phil Stadtler's I Made a Lot of Tracks 1:03:50 Merry Christmas Follow Jack Payne: https://www.facebook.com/jack.payne.887592 Nevada Livestock Marketing: https://www.facebook.com/Nevadalm Thanks to Kenzy Backgrounding for sponsoring this episode. Support Lonesome Lands: https://www.lonesomelands.com/subscribe Lonesome Lands Store: https://www.lonesomelands.com/merchandise

Jim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan break down the fight that is happening in the cattle industry between the elites who want to embrace the climate scam agenda and independents that are fighting for the truth. 0:00 Intro 3:43 Beef Checkoff school lessons blaming beef for climate change. 14:19 ESG whistleblower Desiree Fidler 28:25 Lexington beef plant shutdown 38:09 USDA's Regenerative Pilot Program 50:00 Kansas Department of Agriculture exports technology and expertise to Mexico. 56:25 American Prairie and are Buffalo livestock or wildlife? 1:00:45 Washington state's King Ranch fight and other private property rights fights. 1:04:16 Christmas gift fashion show. Beef Checkoffs Methane and Cattle Lesson  Winston Marshall with Desiree Fixler USDA Regenerative Pilot Program  Support Lonesome Lands Lonesome Lands Store

Jim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan discuss the weeks events including Presidents Trump's farmers roundtable and pay out plan, King family ranch fight with the state of Washington, and how the Beef Checkoff is funding school programs to teach kids that cattle are harmful to the climate. 0:00 Intro/Fortune Ranch Sale/Christmas present 4:41 President Trumps farmer roundtable and payout 19:48 Food supply chain security task force and anti-trust investigation 25:42 King Ranch fight with the state of Washington 35:08 Beef Checkoff funded school lessons that blame cattle for climate change 1:01:00 National Final Rodeo Beef Checkoff Lesson: Methane and Cattle: A Climate Connection:  Threatens to Pull Washington State Funding Over King Ranch Case Support Lonesome Lands Lonesome Lands Store

Jim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan go over the interview with Brook Rollins, diving deeper into some of the topics and breaking down some of the good and bad reaction. Youth correspondent Sage Mundorf also gives her reaction and fills the boys in on the 67 craze. 0:00 Intro/Palmer Angus 2:30 How the Rollins interview came about. 9:50 Reactions to the interview 11:44 Questions asked and not asked 16:18 The objectives going in. 21:10 Market reaction and border certainty. 24:17 Anti-trust focus 25:23 Property rights and the Susette Kelo case. 30:22 Sage's reaction. 32:18 Shad's FFA experience. 37:20 What is 6-7? The Brooke Rollins interview Support Lonesome Lands Lonesome Lands Store

Jim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan discuss the state of the cattle industry with the Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. Topics covered are market volatility, Mexican border staying closed, beef packer investigation, USDA's beef plan, and more. 0:00 Intro 1:20 Recent cattle market volatility 5:50 Mexican border reopening plan 11:25 Screw worm fly facilities 13:52 Beef packer investigation 17:32 Lexington Nebraska beef plant closing 25:03 USDA's plan to fortify the beef industry and strengthen ranching 29:40 Fighting for property rights 35:32 Importance of FFA and moving the charter seat to the USDA 39:47 Finding out about becoming Secretary of Ag in a Walmart parking lot. USDA's Plan to Fortify the American Beef Industry Support Lonesome Lands Lonesome Lands Store

Jim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan discuss the latest events in the cattle industry and why President Trump is facing criticism from cattle producers. 0:00 Have cattlemen lost faith in President Trump 2:47 Shad breaks down the timeline of everything that has happened in the last few weeks. 14:17 The myth of uniting the cattle industry. 23:10 The importance of independence. 34:45 America First Policy Institutes Lawfare Advisory Council 39:10 Canadian ostriches killed. 40:55 Bovaer feed additive cattle deaths in Denmark Support Lonesome Lands Lonesome Lands Store

Jim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan break down every aspect of what President Trump's message announcing an investigation into meatpacking corporations. 0:00 Intro/Trump announces the investigation into meatpackers 14:11 California Congressman Ro Khanna visits Shad's ranch. 24:42 Meatpacking's history of corruption. 31:35 Revisiting the 2019 Holcomb KS. Beef plant fire and market manipulation 38:15 USDA's 2020 investigation into the meat-packing industry. 40:35 Current investigation 45:49 NCBA's deafening silence 51:42 Jim's trip to Montana and the Rocky Mountain Livestock Association 54:56 Thank you Veterans, Shad's poem Brody, Bill, and Shawn. Rocky Mountain Livestock Association Support Lonesome Lands Lonesome Lands Store

Jim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan recap all the drama in the cattle industry over the past couple of weeks. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Who is the Common Ground Coalition 10:04 Turning down Trump's invitation to the White House 26:40 Unifying the cattle industry 30:00 Harriet Hageman interview recap 31:17 Beef Checkoff border closure post 34:10 American Angus Association's convention and their rejection of new blood. 39:50 Secretary Rollins is the best 46:20 Western Livestock Journal blames Jack Payne 52:45 Prime Act 53:51 California's Prop 50 and the continued attack on rural California. Harriet Hageman interview Support Lonesome Lands Lonesome Lands Store