A History of Concentration in the Cattle Industry and TRQs - Lonesome Report - 5/12/26

A History of Concentration in the Cattle Industry and TRQs - Lonesome Report - 5/12/26

May 12, 2026 · 1h 4m

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Jim and Shad discuss TRQ removal rumors, shipping calves, and respond to attacks from the NCBA.

Jim and Shad talk over the TRQ removal rumors, shipping calves, and they respond to personal attacks by the NCBA. Brought to you by: South Dakota Stockgrowers: https://www.southdakotastockgrowers.org 0:00 Trumps removal of TRQ rumors 9:00 Secretary Rollins fights for Ranchers 13:26 Shad's shipping calves 19:27 NCBA lies and attacks 31:23 NCBA's animal rights ties 34:00 Concentration vs. independence, platitudes vs. facts 44:00 History of NCBA failures 50:14 Lobbying against member policy 52:30 Cattle industry climate neutrality goal 58:00 AI's information takeover pushing Conservation easements Support Lonesome Lands: https://www.lonesomelands.com/subscribe Lonesome Lands Store: https://www.lonesomelands.com/merchandise

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