Trent Loos' Podcast

For the 4th consecutive year Team Loos has a pig that has received a pardon from the Mayor of Omaha. Don't lose focus it is all about promoting the Kroc Center for kids in Omaha.

Dave Erickson a father, grandfather, farmer and God fearing American set the correct path for his family to follow. Today's tribute explains why we should all hope to be as successful in that endeavor as Dave has been.

Rodeo Barrelman Robbie Hodges had his contract canceled due to speaking the truth at rodeo performance in Michigan. Marty Beard brings it to our attention and suggest if we don't step up now we will be stepped on next.

Dr. Stephen Smith Texas A&M says that oleic fat in brisket taste better because of a lower melting point. Kobe beef has lowest overall melting point actually half of other beef fat.

Why have we in agriculture allowed so many great words to be hijacked? In addition we discuss TRUE SUSTAINABILITY in beef farming, profitable, high quality beef people want to pay a premium for.

Sheryl Spencer from the state of Washington joins me today to discuss how the endearing term "Patriot" no longer means what it did. How do we fix that?

I think one of the best kept secrets in the entire food system is the value the ag aviators bring to the farm. Today I will give a series of reminders about how important chemicals and the fellers willing to risk so much to help.

Heath & Abbie Bryant have a true farmer in their oldest son 8 year old Kaden. You don't need to see the body language with his excitement it comes through loud and clear in his voice...just listen.

As a follow up to yesterday's commentary on the North Dakota protest the protesters need to be local and focus on real Indian Country issues.

Beef is second to no other food source for repairing your body after strenuous activity. What better time to remind ourselves of that than during the Olympics?

Living on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota for 5 years taught me alot. It is not my fault American Indians live on reservations just like it is not my fault slavery did exist in the U.S. The Dakota protest is setting the course forward (or backward) for our nation.

What happened to due process and innocent until proven guilty? Are the Bundy men being treated completely as political prisoners? Utah Attorney Todd MacFarlane on this and much more.

Making a name for herself and following her dream successfully in Hollywood T'Lane Balue will never forget her Kansas roots. It all started with her "ears" (corn ears that is).

All American Beef Battalion sets record high number of troops fed in the past 8 days. Bill Broadie founder of AABB gives his first hand account of how grounded of a human being actor Gary Sinise is.

Intramuscular fat creates the best tasting beef in the world and it is thanks to corn feeding. But wait there is more the corn takes CO2 and makes oxygen it's win/win for all.

The Chicago Tribune has just completed a series on pig farming in Illinois. The producers went out of their way to open the door to any pig farm yet the Tribune performed a hatchet job that makes all other hatchet attacker's jealous.

Back on 2010 Susan Jones of TN thought we need a national holiday in August. It appeared that National Watermelon Day was the best bet and this year it exploded.

Author of The Big Fat Surprise Nina Teicholz back on Rural Route Radio today to visit about how the meatless agenda has been to stifle her. Despite the attempts she is still on the front lines for the nations consumer, getting us the facts about healthy living.

Much discussion is happening about the cow in today's consumer world. So what the real story when it comes to GHG's? Trent Loos will put into perspective.

So can further processing make a boneless ham comparable to a bone in ham? The next President of American Association of Meat Processors Doug Hankes of Thrushwood Farms weighs in.

Finding a path with a purpose after serving in the U.S. military can be tough for some of our veterans. The Farmer/Veteran Coalition is certainly providing a great service to our country by assisting with that very purpose. Case in point Jason Ainslie with rabbit production from Oregon.

Dan Christensen is a 3rd generation SD farmer and once was one of the nation's elite breeders of hunting dogs. Not any more, so listen to this attack on animal ownership and understand you could be next.

New York state has a huge push for breweries and distilleries and doing it a barn is a wonderful idea. On this Red Shirt Friday edition I say thank you to Carrie Fischer for her service but do give a little something to cause fermentation.

A recent CDC report indicates that farmers commit more suicide more than any other occupation. Michael Rosmann a farmer/psychologist devotes 100% of his time to farmer's behavior health and weighs in on the topic with a great background.

Working daily at becoming a para-rescue member of the United States Air Force JW Hart gives us great glimpse of life in the military today.

In today's world any family who stands up for personal property rights is targeted by the Federal Government. John Duarte shares his family trials and it will leave you speechless.

Kris Wilson has every reason to feel sorry for himself and be pissed at the world. Instead he is using FaceBook to share the word of God and create a prayer chain that helps people.

The origins of Father's Day and so many other holidays we celebrate started in a church. Is that why they are suddenly being challenged? And will Vin Scully's statement go without a hitch?

Thara is one of 11 Finicum children that lost their father Jan 26, 2016 at a "routine traffic stop" in Harney County, OR. Today Thara gives us the background on why her father was at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge to begin with.

As I left Burns, OR on Jan 11, 2016 a feller who called himself Ed Jones approached me about the car I was driving. I am not sure if he was undercover FBI or really a concerned citizen. Well now he is running for Governor of Oregon.

The Team Loos fire pit in Central Nebraska is the place to be for sure. As 12 friends in agriculture stop by for some fire pit beef and pork Mark Peebles share how much we really have in common.

Day 1 as Mayor Bill de Blasio had his sights set on killing the Horse/Carriage business in NYC. I doubt he understood the tenacity of true animal folks. Well he does now.

Annually I make my journey North of the border and meet up with Don Down. He has recently hosted a start up horse driving clinic and young people are interested. He also gives a me a direct order on what I need to do.

Guest host on Red Shirt Friday they talk about animal husbandry, her "Buckinglamb Palace", undercover videos from activists, food labeling, GMO's and much much more.

Donald Trump is speaking this very minutes in Bismarck, ND and Marty Beard is threatened that he will be arrested. He did not expect to find people celebrating the life of LaVoy Finicum but he did and they both join me on air.

A terrible discussion recently on behalf of Mason City, IA community to reject a pork processing plant based on a selective portrayal of the truth. Larry Sailer is a pig farmer/blogger joins and separates the fact from fiction.

Amazing as it is this 1964 snapshot of the Federal Government intruding on American's freedoms sounds like the headlines of today. Then Marty Beard with give his summary of Range Rights and Resource Symposium.

No one is calling for the sale of Federal Lands rather simply transfer the management to the state instead. Elko County Commissioner Dahl explains very quickly on this Loos Tales.

Today by Governor proclamation it is Hannah Houston day as she will appear on the The Voice tonight. Understanding the human element of the state the Gov also declared flags at half staff on May 15, 2016 as he proclaimed it to be Peace Officer day. But before we finish we spend a little time discussing the no-limits approach of President Obama.

God created the first ethanol factory and her purpose continues to be make the planet and human lives healthier.

Erin Maupin a local rancher took it upon herself to tell these stories of local residents who were put under terror. In no way shape or form did any of these individuals have anything to do with the occupation of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, the FBI knew they were not yet repeatedly did the same thing.

Wendell Schumm from Wallenstein, Ontario joins today to give full details into the bad marketing plan Earl's Kitchen tried to pull off.

The May 2016 edition of National Geographic is writing entirely about Yellowstone National Park and our love with "The Wild." Join this excellent discussion on David Quammen's two years worth of research about Yellowstone.

Matt Bode is the cattle procurement manager for Creekstone Farms. As the result of chain restaurant questions have come up with the Halal harvesting method. Matt explains exactly what that means for them.

The States must stop allowing the Federal Government control state resources such as wildlife they have no authority. Which state will be the first to ENOUGH ALREADY? Dr Angus McIntosh Director of Natural Resource Law & Policy Research explains.

Since the pioneers came West and tamed the Wilderness into the greatest resource producing nation in the world it has been the Mothers who have held families together. Today I say thank you.

Is it an old or new idea that farmers share equipment use? Well today Jeff Dema President and Jason Wykoff share their ideas on sharing equipment cost.

He produces what people are willing to pay for without trying to tear down the rest of the industry. Mike has the perfect approach to a small group of American citizens who love buying the story.

As the mother of three children, it is vitally important to me to ensure that antibiotics are effective when I need them most: when one of my kids is sick. As a veterinarian, I also recognize the importance of antibiotics to the welfare of animals. I took an oath to protect animal health, prevent animal suffering, and to promote human health. Remaining true to this oath is very important to me. - See more at: http://animalantibiotics.org/meet-dr-dorman/#sthash.fp1yL4Zw.dpuf

Is this yet another example of how tag is waging the dog? Why do we believe that NGO's who want beef production to go away will actually help us? The answers today with Wyoming Cattlemen Tracy Hunt.