Restoring Biodiversity - 5/19/2026
Bigger cows are not inherently better. Restoring land for cattle, wildlife, and long-term resilience. A protest ballad defending wild horses. And more..
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Here is what we’ve been reading, watching and writing about over the past week…
Articles
Research Shared On Cow Size Relative To Carcass Weight
Dr. Paul Beck’s core message is straightforward: bigger cows are not inherently better for ranchers
My Wild Land: The Place - Trailer
The Hellyer family sees ranching as a lifestyle, one they are not willing to compromise. In the face of a market that points to increased housing developments, the Hellyers have doubled-down on improving their land for cattle and wildlife, and preserving open space for generations to come. This episode of My Wild Land brings to life the strength of a no-frills western family, and their determination to preserve a good lifestyle.
Videos
Wild Horse Grift
“Wild Horse Grift” is a sharp, confrontational country-western anthem that accuses certain major wild horse advocacy nonprofits of profiting from perpetual crisis while America’s wild horses continue to face roundups, population decline, and genetic disruption. Drawing from William E. Simpson II’s arguments, it challenges what it portrays as a false choice between roundup, slaughter, or chemical sterilization, instead promoting land-based alternatives like relocating intact herds to wilderness landscapes where they can fulfill ecological roles naturally. At its heart, the song is less a protest ballad than a call to distinguish between performative advocacy and genuine conservation rooted in long-term stewardship, biodiversity, and practical on-the-ground solutions.
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