Since 1973 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife claims thousands of animal species listed as endangered 11 have been successfully recovered. UMMM 6 of them don't even exist in the U.S. but hey that is alternative facts (I mean the Red Kangaroo is one example). If I didn't know that farmers used to control these lands in Africa this concept may be more appealing. Oh yes this is the very land where murdering thugs from the African Gov came in murdered and stole from the white farmers to turn in the wildlife tourist trap. I actually know a couple who left in fear of their life.

Researchers are debating whether to privatize endangered species

The earth is currently in the midst of a mass extinction.

Experts suggest that by the middle of the century, as many as two-thirds of the planet’s species could be extinct. The most likely cause of this sobering phenomenon is climate change, which is throwing off the balance of natural ecosystems and forcing animals to migrate or adapt to changing weather conditions.

Despite these facts, Republican leaders in the US have signaled that they intend to roll back the influence of the Endangered Species Act, claiming it is not being used as Congress intended when it passed the law in 1973. An Australian professor has suggested a different approach to the problem: privatizing wildlife.

Link to whole story

Excellent report compiled by The Free Range Report about "The Meeting that Never Happened"

http://freerangereport.com/index.php/2017/01/30/john-day-oregon-the-meeting-that-never-happened-inspiring-a-western-revolution/

For those of you getting your panties in a wad or your chest tattooed with graffiti you might want to actually read the Executive Order sign by President Donald Trump instead of reading what hate-mongering journalist wrote.

In order to protect Americans, the United States must ensure that those admitted to this country do not bear hostile attitudes toward it and its founding principles.  The United States cannot, and should not, admit those who do not support the Constitution, or those who would place violent ideologies over American law.  In addition, the United States should not admit those who engage in acts of bigotry or hatred (including "honor" killings, other forms of violence against women, or the persecution of those who practice religions different from their own) or those who would oppress Americans of any race, gender, or sexual orientation.

Refugee applicants who are already in the USRAP process may be admitted upon the initiation and completion of these revised procedures.  Upon the date that is 120 days after the date of this order, the Secretary of State shall resume USRAP admissions only for nationals of countries for which the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National Intelligence have jointly determined that such additional procedures are adequate to ensure the security and welfare of the United States.

Click here to read entire order.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4351026/clinton-1995-immigration-sotu

Bill Clinton endorses President Donald J. Trump immigration policy

Breaking news watch this very short video clip at Bill Clinton undoubtedly must have been applauding big time during the Inaugural Address Jan 20, 2017.

Thanks Bill

Trent Loos

I would like to take just a moment and clarify some rumors that are floating about. I even heard of a USDA employee misinforming people at the very meeting in Great Falls, MT that I am speaking at.

President Trump did not issue an order silencing employees of the USDA and EPA as you may have been told.

This is an example of the headline.

Trump Administration Restricts News from Federal Scientist at USDA, EPA.

False.

On Friday morning Inauguration Day BEFORE the swearing in the Obama Administration issued this internal memo. The memo was lifted directly from the 2009 memo that Bush Administration issued prior to the swearing in at that time.

It is standard procedure for the one administration to do this before transition.

What is not standard procedure is for individuals to leave out certain vital information which would leave the public believing the incoming President is trying to place a gag order on employees.

Trent Loos

Just in Reuters story now verifies information provided above.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-usda-idUSKBN1582OB

Just call me a simple cowboy from the Sandhills of Nebraska but it seems to me if I had the attention of the entire nation with a women's march/protest/terrorism which ever best suites your fancy well then I would talk about something that really matters.

From the NY Alliance Against Sexual Assault.

The Scope of The Problem

• One woman in four will sexually assaulted during her lifetime. 
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• 683,000 adult American women are forcibly raped each year. This equals 56,916 per month; 1,871 per day; 78 per hour; and 1.3 per minute. 
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• Only 16% of rapes are ever reported to the police. 
• 61% of rapes occurred before the victims were eighteen years old. 29% occurred when the victims were younger than eleven.

More info at http://www.svfreenyc.org/research.html

Or Maybe

According to USDA, an estimated 14% of American households (17.4 million households) were food insecure in 2014, meaning they lacked access to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members.

The Census Bureau statistics establish two grades of food insecurity: Very low food security and low food security.

Too many children do not have access to enough healthy food daily.

HMMMM

1 Timothy 1:10 - For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

Please spend 8 minutes listening to Jan 23, 2017 Colorado Trails and Tales as I summarize what I think is important about the day and time we live in.
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/trent69050/episodes/2017-01-23T15_25_33-08_00 

Trent Loos

Farmer's Almanac with best days to wean

Well in light of a very inspiring Inaugural speech by President Donald J. Trump on Jan 20, 2017 I have bad news to share.

We wean all of our calves by the sign of the moon. We have found that if we don't wean on the proper sign they will bawl longer, run the fence longer and really cause holy hell longer.

The best wean dates for Jan 2017 do not start until Jan 22, 2017.

Given that we know 94 million American citizens have been relying on the Federal Teats and today officially wean they are going to work as hard as possible to get back to their mother. Best of luck to those in law enforcement in this country keeping the fences up to snuff.

Here is a link to the Mirror with story from photo above. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/riots-break-out-washington-over-9660568

Trent Loos
Loup City, NE

Sonny Perdue to be named for Secretary of Agriculture post

 

On Jan 19, 2017 Sonny Perdue from Georgia was named to be the Trump Administration's Secretary of "the People's Department" - the Department of Agriculture.

 

On this very day in 1861, Georgia withdrew from the Union. I feel that is very symbolic of the division that currently exists in the Union. I personally feel that Mr. Sonny Perdue is the perfect person to lead our nation, particularly from a food production standpoint, toward unity.

 

A person that understands farming and politics yet is not afraid to speak his mind and stand up for what he believes is right is the perfect choice for this day and time.

Thank you President Trump

Trent Loos
Loup City, NE

Government versus Manufacturing Jobs

I have decided that I will log a monthly running total of the change in government employees versus people who actually produce something we need. Lets remember that 20% of the eligible work force does not work. That is the number much more important the unemployment statistic the Federal Government has provided for us.

So today the best numbers I can get have 22,235,000 Federal, State and Local employees and 12,275,000 manufacturing jobs.

 

LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN

 

Trent Loos

 

An open letter to President Donald Trump January 17, 2017 

Mr. Trump, please let me begin by saying how excited those of us are who proudly call Rural America home. We want to say Thank You. You stood tall for the very values and principles the founding fathers put forth in the Constitution of the United States of America. All we have ever asked for is power for “we the people” and the “pursuit of happiness” which our forefathers envisioned.

With that said, I feel I represent the lion’s share of farmers and ranchers in this great nation who ask for your deep consideration in naming your final cabinet position, that of Secretary of Agriculture.

As Abraham Lincoln stated on May 15, 1862, the USDA shall be referred to as “The People’s Department.” And for this very reason we feel very strongly that it should be run by a real person of the land – to be specific: A Farmer.

The farmers of today are survivors. They have weathered challenges not only from Mother Nature but more severely from the Federal Government. The farmer develops a plan but understands the need to adapt to any storm and figures out a solution regardless of the obstacles.

I see the political arena sharing parallels to these challenges. The Secretary of Agriculture undoubtedly will need to be someone who has experienced adversity, learned from it and become stronger and wiser in weathering political storms.

The farmer of today has learned to judiciously implement the latest and greatest in technology. No longer can we rely on back breaking work and high labor inputs. We must run an efficient operation with each person on the team pulling their full weight and balancing many roles.

I see the same requirements for the crew chief at the USDA. The USDA currently employs 105,778 people making it the largest agency in the Federal Government. That number is tremendously troubling when a report from the Farm Foundation Organization states that only 76,000 farm families produce 80% of the food in this country.

As well as knowing agriculture, the farmer of today must be well versed in health and nutrition. With millions of acres of land planted to crops of all types, they only flourish if the organic matter of the soil is at a healthy level. The farmer must feed an ideal diet to each of the 9 billion animals they produce each year in order for them to maintain high health and efficient growth in order to be competitive in the market place.

The head chef, also known as the Secretary of Agriculture, must oversee a food guide pyramid that all institutions in the United States will follow. I must say, Sir, if the farmer fed his livestock or plants like the USDA feeds our nation’s youth, seniors or military, he would be broke. The nutrition guidelines put forth do not come close to the proven scientific recommendations available for healthy living today.

The farmers of today have moved away from a reliance upon a government subsidy and more on the basic principle of supply and demand for sustainability. We have accomplished great things through our work ethic and the knowledge gleaned from the USDA-driven Land Grant institutions so that we may produce more with less.

Meanwhile, we know that 80% of the Farm Bill goes to SNAP and only 15% is actually paid to farmers in the form of a safety net for domestic food production. It would appear to me that the farmer would be the perfect person to run the USDA and implement this reduced reliance strategy for the nation as a whole. This would go a long way in decreasing the 94 million Americans that currently draw some form of government assistance.

While I could go on for quite some time with a logical list of reasons that an actual farmer should be the Secretary of Agriculture, this one statement summarizes it best.

When Abraham Lincoln created the USDA it took in excess of 5 acres of land to produce enough food to feed one person for a single year. As you begin your term in 2017, it will require less than 1/3 of an acre for the farmer to produce the same supply of food for one person for one year.

While it is widely known in Rural America that “God made a farmer” to tend to his creation, we ask and even pray that you understand the importance of that statement and give serious consideration to continuing the great thing that God started.

Trent Loos

Loup City, Nebraska

6^th United States Farmer

Member Trump Agricultural Advisory Committee

I see so many saying the right things about celebrating Martin Luther King, really? I think the truth of the matter is we should have Martin Luther King shame.

The man dedicated his life to CIVIL RIGHTS FOR ALL. He was not about privilege for one over another not matter their race. I believe today he would be speaking on behalf of police officers who have been targeted. He would be speaking on behalf of the whites who are being targeted. He would speak out for the blacks being targeted by men of all colors.

He believed and gave his life because he thought it was worth fighting for not sitting back and playing with the hand he was dealt. Quit giving lip service to equal treatment of all human beings, roll up your sleeves and get to work in the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.

Trent Loos
trentloos@gmail.com