NEW EPISODE of the "Heart of Rural America" featuring Amanda Radke & Chris Earl, recorded on Aug. 15 at Reverse Rocking R Ranch, Maxwell, NM.

Topics of discussion:

In part one, Chris and Amanda talk about three exciting sales offering elite Angus genetics including:

- Aug. 29: Musgrave Angus

- Sept. 5: Rhoades Ranch

- Sept. 12: CK6 Genetic Allies at Edgar Brothers

In part two, they unpack some of the biggest challenges in the beef cattle business today:

- Market consolidation, facilities closing & the 85% monopoly holding the industry captive

- Amanda's recent trips to Washington, D.C. to visit with the Trump administration and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins

- Truth in labeling, MCOOL, Substantial Transformation

Part three ends on a positive note, as they offer some words of e ...