Whether it was President Obama’s State of the Union speech, or arguments being made by Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and New Gingrich, the pundits are all noting the slant toward more populist messages. In this regard, the cattle industry is way ahead of the game....More

Animal rights activists and environmental zealots are at their best in the courtroom and on a voting ballot. These groups actively work to pin farmers into a corner with hidden videotapes, often including acts of violence perpetrated by the activists themselves. They aggressively work to capture petition signatures, endorse candidates who support their initiatives, and push forward ballot initiatives to regulate farmers and ranchers out of business. Think these things will never happen in your state? Think you’re immune? Think again....More