Monthly Archives: June 2015

The End of an Era

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

For those of us that have traded these markets for decades, this week marks the end of an era… The migration to electronic trading is virtually complete. For some reason this leaves me with a sad, empty feeling. “Nostalgic” is … Continue reading →

Posted in Livestock & Meat Markets | Tagged Cassie Fish, Cattle Markets, electronic trading, futures markets, The migration | Leave a comment

Clay Nanni and American Mustangs

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

I’m all for it provided he is doing it on his own land and with his own money. But even at that, take a look at the condition of the range–probably 90% or better bare ground. Actually, if managed properly, … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s ‘verified sustainable beef’ project steams ahead

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

Visit to Alberta from McDonald’s global CEO signals a sea change in the Canadian beef industry A capitalist responding to a market demand is well and good. But…that word “sustainable” gives me the “willies” because it is from the language … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Fiber Issues, Sustainable Beef | Tagged Easterbrook, McDonald's Canada, pilot project, Steve Easterbrook, sustainable beef | Leave a comment

How an HSUS employee scandal reveals incompetency of animal rights organization

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

An employee of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has been accused of embezzling more than $31,000 in funds from donors. What’s worse is how HSUS manages the money it receives from well-intentioned animal lovers. $31,175 is peanut … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Health, Animal Rights | Tagged animal rights, HSUS, Humane Society | Leave a comment

The Nine Calf Cow

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

… the cow calf business is the cull cow business. The only cow close to any ranch I might own a controlling interest in is the one the old lady milks every morning. I have never in my life pulled … Continue reading →

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Bullies try to derail local control of public lands

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

Transferring the so-called “public lands” to the States would not be a permanent answer but it surely would be a step in the right direction. — jtl By Montana State Senator Jennifer Fielder via American Lands Council Over the … Continue reading →

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Cruel gray wolf release experiment needs to end

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

Public testimony demonstrated little support from the local communities for the release of another naïve (born and raised in captivity) wolf. Dr E Lamar Smith taught me a great many things about the “real world.” One that always stood out … Continue reading →

Posted in Endangered Species Act, Radical Environmentalism | Tagged Arizona, Endangered Species Act, ESA, Fish and Wildlife, radical environmentalism | 1 Comment

FOREST SERVICE: GOP Cheers as Chief Formally Withdraws Groundwater Rule

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

Phil Taylor, E&E reporter Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell today formally withdrew a proposal to more carefully gauge how the agency’s land management decisions affect groundwater. The agency’s groundwater directive, unveiled in May 2014, had sparked a torrent of criticism … Continue reading →

Posted in Water, Water Issues | Tagged Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, Forest Service, Groundwater Directive, National Forest System, Private Property Rights, radical environmentalism, Water | 1 Comment

Inequality: The Rhetoric and Reality

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

There’s only one source of prosperity, and it’s not redistribution…Equal freedom under a just rule of law and limited government doesn’t mean that everyone will be equal in their endowments, motivations, or aptitudes. Disallowing those differences, however, destroys the driving … Continue reading →