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Lonesome Lands

Lonesome Lands
Cattle Industry
Beef Industry
Screwworm
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Beef Industry Concentration
Carbon Market
Data Centers
Beef Checkoff
Cattle
United States
New World Screwworm
Brazil
Screw Worm
Endangerment Finding
Donald Trump
Climate Change
Independent Producers
ESG
USDA
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Jim Mundorf talks about issues facing America's farmers and ranchers, breaks down the failures of traditional ag media, and talks with some of the most interesting people working in agriculture. Find more at LonesomeLands.com.

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Jim and Shad break down the border opening and what it means for the cattle business. Also, Shad's Frontier Days events, and more.

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Jim Mundorf and Shad Sullivan discuss the week in news and agriculture. Also youth correspondent Sage gives a report. Brought to you by:

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Jim and Shad answer some data center questions, and ask new ones. Also, The Nature Conservancy buying up more ranch land with federal money, ag orgs that partner with environmental groups, buffalo attacks and more.

0:00 Data center update

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Jim and Shad discuss the week in agriculture news.

0:00 Intro

3:30 Andrea Hutchison's book Convergence

11:30 Too late to stop the land takeover?

37:10 USDA and SBA Lawfare roundtable

43:30 SPUR beef processing program

49:00 Climate agenda... more

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Recent Guests

Trent Luce
Nebraska rancher, radio host, former Trump agriculture adviser
Trump administration agriculture advisory circles
Episode: Fake News Media Uses, "Ranchers" to Bash Trump, on Border - 7/22/26
Chad Sullivan
Co-host/guest Texan producer interviewed for the episode
Texas cattle operations
Episode: Texas Rancher Talks About Reporting Screwworm in Cattle - Lonesome Report - 6/15/26
Cole Covey
Farmer/rancher diagnosed with the screw worm case
Covey family cattle operation
Episode: Texas Rancher Talks About Reporting Screwworm in Cattle - Lonesome Report - 6/15/26
Casey Murph
Arizona rancher featured in discussion about grazing leases and land rights
Arizona ranching community
Episode: The Difference in America First Agriculture vs. America Last - Lonesome Report - 5/1/26
Margaret Byfield
Speaker; Hague Ranch owner, Nevada
Hague Ranch
Episode: Can Farming and Ranching Survive Without the Government? - Lonesome Report - 4/26/26
Stacey Scheffelin
Director of women's studies at America First Policy Institute
America First Policy Institute
Episode: Can Farming and Ranching Survive Without the Government? - Lonesome Report - 4/26/26
Keely Cavello
Advocate working on Potter Valley water issues
Advocate for water rights in Potter Valley
Episode: Can Farming and Ranching Survive Without the Government? - Lonesome Report - 4/26/26
Stephen C. Vaden
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Episode: Corporate Concentration and Price Fixing in Agriculture
Amanda Radke
South Dakota agriculture writer and podcast guest
Not specified
Episode: White House Celebration of Farmers and Ranchers with Trump

Hosts

Jim Mundorf
Host of Lonesome Lands; commentator with strong Iowa/rural roots
Shad Sullivan
Co-host; rancher and commentator

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Partisan

    Keep it up Jim truth will stand when everything else fails God bless the farmers and ranchers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Broke rooster
    United States10 months ago
  • Bloomfield, NM

    A horse started within 200 miles of Bloomfield should be able to handle about anything. Keep it up guys. We have a lot of big guns against us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sick $ tired
    United Statesa year ago
  • Cattle producer

    I appreciate Jim’s insight and bringing issues faced by cattle producers to light.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ranch hand Mama
    United States2 years ago
  • Honest talk for farmers & ranchers

    Really great listen. Jim is fighting for the rights of the small and independent ones of us out there!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BLee736
    United States2 years ago
  • Facts

    I’m 60yo…

    I’ve been following the Capitalization of farmers. I only clicked on your story to hear your take on beef checkoff, which I think was sloppy… you maybe could have researched it more to show just how egregious they are. I think if you wrote down all your talking points and did a deeper research on them… you could mail it as a podcasters, but you seem to be letting politics sway your discussion.

    I hope you improve on the research prior to future pods, cause I’d like to hear more from y... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    comingoutofthekitchen
    United States3 years ago

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Appreciates coverage of cattle producers' issues and policy impacts.
Genuine insights for farmers, not just industry talking points.
Listeners value practical takeaways for independent ranching and policy reform.
Hosts challenge mainstream ag media narratives with on-the-ground reporting.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Trump Administration Investigates the Meatpackers - Lonesome Report - 11/11/25
Q: What is your reaction to the Trump administration's move to investigate meatpackers and how it could affect beef prices for producers and consumers?
The hosts express cautious optimism that an investigation could reveal labor and price dynamics that have long benefited large packers at the expense of small ranchers, while noting the need for concrete reforms to reintroduce competition and fair pricing.
Trump, Cattle, and Argentina with Rep. Harriet Hageman
Q: How do you see mandatory EID fitting into future policy?
The guest argues that mandatory EID is unfunded and potentially disruptive; she supports a more flexible approach that preserves traceability and prevents government overreach, while seeking funding adjustments.
Trump, Cattle, and Argentina with Rep. Harriet Hageman
Q: What is the status of the Mcool bill and its chances in Congress?
Mcool recently dropped, with growing support for co-sponsors on both sides of the aisle; the guest emphasizes transparency and consumer choice, expecting continued congressional engagement to advance the bill.
Gavin Newsom's Attack on Rural California with Keely Covello
Q: How did Keely come to focus on the Western issues and Unwon?
She grew up in a ranching community, moved to DC, and then returned to cover Western issues she felt mainstream media overlooked, founding Unwon to spotlight California and water-related stories.
State of the Cattle Industry with Secretary Brooke Rollins - Lonesome Report - 11/25/25
Q: What is the overall goal of the beef plan and how does it affect local ranchers?
The goal is to rebuild processing capacity, reduce regulatory burdens, open markets to more locally owned plants, and rework school meals and nutrition programs to support beef demand while increasing opportunities for younger ranchers.

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A sharp focus on agriculture policy, industry consolidation, and the media landscape as it affects farmers and ranchers. Episodes commonly dissect how big agribusiness, lobbying groups, and government programs shape prices, regulations, and everyday livelihoods, often contrasting corporate narratives with grassroots producer perspectives. Notable angles include private property rights, anti-consolidation stances, DC-facing advocacy, and on-the-ground reportage from the cattle sector. The show regularly features policy makers, ranchers, and ag media figures, and is likely to appeal to listeners who want pragmatic, independent takes on the farm economy and rural policy.

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Recent guests on Lonesome Lands include:

1. Trent Luce
2. Chad Sullivan
3. Cole Covey
4. Casey Murph
5. Margaret Byfield
6. Stacey Scheffelin
7. Keely Cavello
8. Stephen C. Vaden

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