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Texas Testing New Feral Hog Poison in Race to Control Invasive Species

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Texas Testing New Feral Hog Poison in Race to Control Invasive Species

The widespread use of herbicides and pesticides (poisons) for wildlife “management” goes back to at least 1835 with the invention of strychnine. For about 180 years now, wolves, coyotes, foxes, badgers, cougar, bear, bobcats, skunks, prairie dogs, birds, insects, fish and plants to name a few have been increasingly subjected

Meat Consumption and Longevity

Meat Consumption and Longevity

As discussed below, it turns out that eating meat is good not bad for people’s life expectancy. Wait long enough and you’ll see most medical ‘facts’ debunked. But as a matter of common sense, why would anyone think that carnivores shouldn’t be carnivorous? NOTE: this article was

How China Is Destroying American Farmland

How China Is Destroying American Farmland

“What the pig factories are doing to the environment – and who owns them. Meanwhile millions of free-ranging wild pigs are shut out of the domestic food supply, through the actions of the big factories and the agencies with whom they are integrated. NOTE: this article was originally published to

Higher Cattle Prices Here, More To Come, Rebuilding Yet To Begin

Higher Cattle Prices Here, More To Come, Rebuilding Yet To Begin

“Good news for the folks who produce the beef Americans love. Beef producers have been suffering for years. NOTE: this article was originally published to Livestock Weekly on August 2, 2023. It was written by By Colleen Schreiber.

4 Most Endangered Whitetail Destinations in America

4 Most Endangered Whitetail Destinations in America

Quoting the article below, “ The great state of Texas sports one of the most robust and proud deer hunting cultures in the nation, but it’s also home to what some consider the greatest threat to deer hunting in all of America: the captive deer industry. NOTE: this article was

Glyphosate for Breakfast?

Glyphosate for Breakfast?

As discussed below, “American applications of Glyphosate – the most heavily-used chemical weed killer in human history – increased sixteen-fold between 1987 and 2007. Today, traces of the chemical are found far from the farm. It is so widespread that unless you live in a bubble and grow your own

Dropping the Fences (episode 1) – DUST

Dropping the Fences (Episode 1) - DUST

A South African story. Two families who have lived on N’Rougas Farm for generations embark on a project of renewal and hope together. In this episode, Veronica, the farm owner, sets out on a mission to farm sheep in a predator-friendly way while an ongoing and worsening drought

What is Holistic Management?

What is Holistic Management?

From the Savory Institute. The Savory Institute’s mission is to facilitate the large-scale regeneration of the world’s grasslands through Holistic Management. The organization’s educational consulting activities are turning deserts into thriving grasslands, restoring biodiversity, bringing streams, rivers and water sources back to life, combating poverty and

Cattle and the Environment: Leading the Way in Conservation

Cattle and the Environment: Leading the Way in Conservation

“As discussed below, properly grazed cattle can produce human food from land unsuitable for crops, regenerate land, reduce wildfire hazard, and help wildlife. NOTE: this article was originally published to BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com on April 12, 2023. It was written by Karen Weintraub. It is often an untold story, but ranching

2020 Tony Coote AM Memorial lecture – with Allan Savory

2020 Tony Coote AM Memorial lecture - with Allan Savory

The Mulloon Institute presents a unique opportunity to hear from one of the world’s leading experts in Regenerative Agriculture, Allan Savory, as he presents the 2020 Tony Coote AM Memorial Lecture. NOTE: this post was originally posted to this site on September 2020

Pesticides in Produce: Shopper’s Guide Lists Most and Least Contaminated Fruits, Vegetables

Pesticides in Produce: Shopper’s Guide Lists Most and Least Contaminated Fruits, Vegetables

“A very depressing – and alarming – report on pesticide food contamination. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheEpochTimes.com on March 19, 2023. The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit environmental health organization, released the 2023 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce on Wednesday. The research revealed that almost

Guardians of the Karoo Rangelands

Guardians of the Karoo Rangelands

This article discusses the origins of high density, short duration grazing, and continuing work to implement it across Africa and the world. Quoting the authors, “As Allan Savory, John Acocks and others would prove time and again, putting livestock onto degraded land at high densities for a short amount of

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Beavers in Arizona Deserts

Beavers are keystone species in desert ecosystems. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on July 30, 2018. And again on May 27, 2020.

‘Forever Chemicals’ in Deer, Fish Challenge Hunters, Tourism

‘Forever Chemicals’ in Deer, Fish Challenge Hunters, Tourism

“As discussed below, industrial compounds used in numerous products, such as nonstick cookware and clothing are increasingly found in wild game and fish. This poses a health threat to animals and humans. NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on October 5, 2022. It was written by Patrick

Beasts of Burden

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Wild Horses are Neither Pets nor Vermin

The wild horse “crisis” is about ideologies, not biology. Western wild horse management remains aground on the rocks of the competing dogmas of horse proponents and horse opponents. One side wants horses “gone”, while the other wants horses everywhere, but untouched and not used for work or food, as they

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Management Comparison - Allan Savory

One minute of your attention could save civilization as we know it. NOTE: this video was originally published to Facebook by Allan Savory. It is provided here with permission. It was originally published to this site on November 25, 2019. All scientists agree that no life can survive without suitable

Is Widespread Pesticide Use Connected To Grassland Bird Declines?

Is Widespread Pesticide Use Connected To Grassland Bird Declines?

“This article discusses the relationship between grassland bird declines and a host of poisons increasingly used by ranchers, farmers and homeowners. The root problem according to the author, is the seeming “capture” of the pesticide regulatory system, in both Canada and U.S., by the chemical industry and its well-

Farm Animals May Soon Get New Features Through Gene Editing

Farm Animals May Soon Get New Features Through Gene Editing

Hybridization of plants and animals is as old as agriculture. However, most GMOs have made plants more tolerant to herbicides, and thus are essentially drivers for the agrochemical companies that sell both the seeds and poisons. NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on November 15, 2018. It

Saying No to Glyphosate in Our Foods, Environment

Saying No to Glyphosate in Our Foods, Environment

Quoting sources for the article appearing below, ” … glyphosate is the most dangerous environmental chemical we face today due to its unique mechanism of toxicity, careless application, and pervasive presence.” NOTE: this article was originally published to TheEpochTimes.com on May 2, 2022. It was written by Melissa Diane Smith Of

Not Quite Right – Not All Herbivores Are The Same

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Not Quite Right - Not All Herbivores Are The Same

More thoughts on how – and why – wild horses can improve habitat and reduce wildfire. NOTE: this content below is written by, and published here with permission from, Capt. William E. Simpson II – USMM Ret. Naturalist – Author – Conservationist A herd of wild horses in the Soda Mountain Wilderness have been using

Turning the Tide of Our Water Crises with Regenerative Agriculture

Turning the Tide of Our Water Crises with Regenerative Agriculture

Presented below are some very interesting ideas on regenerative agriculture. NOTE: this article was originally published to the Weekly Regeneration Works newsletter on October 15, 2021. It was written by Keith Silverman. Science: Industrial agriculture is the leading water pollutant on the planet. The world is facing a water crisis

Bayer Blasts ‘Unscientific’ Rejection by Mexican Regulator of GMO Corn Permit

Bayer Blasts 'Unscientific' Rejection by Mexican Regulator of GMO Corn Permit

As discussed below, Mexico does not want Monsanto/Bayer’s Roundup-laced food. Any discussion of GMO safety is in truth a discussion of Roundup (glyphosate). GMO corn is modified to tolerate the poison, which is linked to many human diseases. It remains to be seen if Mexico can withstand

Chronic Wasting Disease May Soon Spread to Humans, Warns CDC

Chronic Wasting Disease

Chronic Wasting Disease May Soon Spread to Humans, Warns CDC

According to experts quoted in the article below, “It is probable that human cases of chronic wasting disease associated with consumption with contaminated meat will be documented in the years ahead,” going on to add, “It’s possible the number of human cases will be substantial and will not be

Bright Future For Texas Oysters

Bright Future For Texas Oysters

Quoting the very interesting article below, “The future of oysters in Texas looks pretty bright. From thriving oyster restoration to new oyster mariculture opportunities, it will be exciting to see how things continue to evolve for our coastal oyster reefs, both wild and farmed.” NOTE: this article was originally published

Counterfeit Cows: Cheating the Grass-Fed Beef Label

Counterfeit Cows: Cheating the Grass-Fed Beef Label

“Why “grass-fed” doesn’t mean what you think. NOTE: this article was originally published to Weekly.Regeneration.Works on September 3, 2021. It was written by Kevin Silverman. Policy: Grass-fed beef is one of those terms that can be explained in ten different ways by ten different people.