The Radke Report
We spent the long Memorial Day weekend moving cow-calf pairs to pasture. In perfect timing, our prayers were answered with a storm front that came in, leaving us soaked as we sorted in the mud. Nevertheless, we were thankful for the moisture knowing it might spare us from the drought conditions that are becoming an increasing concern in our area.
As we loaded cows and hauled them to their summer destinations, I couldn’t help but think about the folks who would love to see our way of life go extinct like the dinosaurs.
We have politicians who demand “Meatless Mondays” or “Meat-Out Days” in schools. There are countless media pundits who perpetuate the “cow farts” myth. We’ve seen a growing trend of animal rights activists breaking into barns or using drones to spy, harass and capture footage to be used in the next “gotcha” documentary. Add to the list environmental extremists who love to attack animal agriculture and make false claims about greenhouse gas emissions and livestock.
Then there are the fake meat investors. Three years ago, I shared the stage at a Cattlemen’s Association meeting with one of these investors, who had invested in dozens of different plant-based and lab-created brands. He had been invited to speak to share his insights on emerging trends in the meat space. Although it was incredibly interesting to hear his perspective, as a beef producer, his message was also chilling to the bone.
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