Join us as Charlie Crawford discusses rodeo, the ultimate sport of rural America, and its deep cultural significance. We explore how this tradition, intrinsically linked to the western lifestyle, continues to shape our communities. This conversation highlights the enduring spirit of the cowboy and the role of horses in this cherished sport.

On this episode of The Real Rural, Lindsey Rosser-Sumpter shares how Premier Women’s Rodeo is opening new doors for female athletes across the country and why women are becoming one of the driving forces behind the future of rodeo. From growing payouts and national exposure to the push for better representation, better opportunities, and bigger stages, this is a powerful conversation about where the sport is headed and who is helping lead it there.

Lindsey also talks about her family’s deep rodeo roots, her work in agriculture and education at Otero College, and the mission behind building a platform for the 97 percent of women in rodeo who may never take the traditional road but still deserve a real shot to compete, be seen, and win big. If you care about rodeo, rural America, women in sports, or the future of the western way of life, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

William Perry Pendley is one of the most revered attorney's in the private property rights as well as Federal Land uses in the country.

Arguing, and winning, many cases in front of the Supreme Court. An advocate for the Every Day American's rights regarding access to Federal Lands, Fed Land Constitutionality, Private Property Right, and how the Constitution protects and prescribes each.

He's served under the Reagan & first Trump Administration in pivotal roles on these subjects.

William Perry Pendley.

A serious conversation about the potential impact of the new world screwworm moving into Texas, and how this could affect everyone. We discuss the significant economic effects this could have, particularly on food prices and meat prices, emphasizing that the cost of beef could rise dramatically. This isn't just about cattle, it's about the broader economy and our grocery bills.

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A deadly parasitic fly is moving toward Texas — and Susan Rubio says almost nobody understands how serious it really is. In this episode, we break down the New World screwworm threat, why it is not just a livestock issue but a danger to wildlife, pets, horses, and even humans, and why Susan believes bureaucracy is slowing down solutions that could help stop a full-blown disaster before it reaches Texas.

We also dive into the economic fallout this could trigger for ranchers, hunters, horse owners, and the entire food supply if action is delayed. From mobile sterile-fly units and government roadblocks to the future of beef prices, wildlife, and legacy ranches, this is a hard-hitting conversation about a crisis Susan says is closer than most people realize.

What if the future of ranching isn’t just raising cattle — but getting paid to be a good steward of the land? In this episode, Jame Clement breaks down the new frontier of agriculture: regenerative ranching, soil health, carbon markets, ag tech, and why this shift could change the future of working lands in America. He also shares how his work at Earth Optics sits at the crossroads of ranchers, farmers, technology, and emerging land-based markets. We also dive into the hard truth facing agriculture right now: the average operator is getting older, the industry has to recruit a new generation, and the old way of thinking about ranching is changing fast. From King Ranch to ecosystem service markets, this conversation is packed with big ideas about food, water, soil, stewardship, and the future of the American rancher. Follow on social media: ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠@therealrural Youtube: @TheRealRural Spotify : TheRealRuralhttps://www.claredunn.com/

James Clement III of King Ranch and Beggs Cattle Co. heritages, shares new insights on how Ranchers can use tech to help keep their ranches going, as well as exposes the Myth that is Cattle Methane and more.
An 18 year career enlisted Marine and continues to serve on The Reserves, James is a true testament to the service oriented hearts of millions in Rural America.
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Jacob & Sadie Schweers of Hondo, TX are a prime example of how you can know where every cent goes in your farming operation, and still the math doesn't math.

For many decades our Farmers have been vilified in the media. Take a listen to this American couple, working several other jobs, just to try to keep their heritage family farm. Unfortunately, they're not the except on that front, they're the rule.

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In this episode of the Real Rural Podcast, host Clare Dunn sits down with Nate Sheets to discuss his journey from building a successful honey empire with Nature Nate's to running for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. Discover how Nate plans to revitalize Texas agriculture, combat food supply issues, address foreign land ownership, and tackle challenges like screwworm outbreaks and data centers impacting rural communities. We dive deep into policies on deregulating farming, reforming the Go Texan program, improving school lunches, and ensuring national food security. Whether you're a farmer, rancher, or concerned about America's food future, this conversation reveals actionable insights on agriculture policy, rural economic development, and protecting Texas legacies.Key topics include Texas Ag Commissioner election, Nate Sheets campaign, honey industry innovation, food safety and testing, agriculture deregulation, foreign ownership of Texas land, screwworm crisis, data centers in Texas, desalination for agriculture, school lunch reform, meat processing monopolies, cotton farming challenges, and veterans programs for farmland.The Texas Tour series of the Real Rural Podcast is sponsored by EA Capital Management, a private credit direct lending firm, focusing on agriculture and rural business sectors, fueling growth, protecting legacies, and creating opportunity. Visit eacapitalmanagement.com to learn more. Follow on social media: Instagram @therealrural Youtube: @TheRealRural Spotify : TheRealRural https://www.claredunn.com/Subscribe to The Real Rural Podcast for more discussions on agriculture, rural business, farming innovations, food security, and policy changes impacting American ranchers and farmers. Hit the notification bell to stay updated.#TexasAgriculture #NateSheets #AgCommissioner #TexasFarming #FoodSecurity #RuralAmerica #HoneyIndustry #AgriculturePolicy #Screwworm #DataCenters #SchoolLunchReform #MeatProcessing #CottonFarming #VeteransInAgriculture #GoTexanTimestamps (Show Notes):00:00 - Introduction to Nate Sheets and his background in cutting horses and NCHA endorsement02:00 - Why Nate is running for Texas Ag Commissioner: From ministry to honey business04:00 - Building Nature Nate's Honey: From hobby to billion-dollar category growth06:00 - Consumer insights on honey, pollen benefits, and FDA overreach on labels08:00 - Transition to politics: Revitalizing agriculture and cleaning up food supply10:00 - Sponsor Message: EA Capital Management11:00 - Revamping the Go Texan program for farmers and ranchers13:00 - Challenges in Texas agriculture: Loss of processing capabilities and optionality for producers15:00 - Vision for bringing back textile mills, gins, and infrastructure17:00 - National security in food supply: Onshoring processing and deregulation19:00 - Addressing foreign ownership of Texas land and Veterans First program21:00 - Campaign platforms: Deregulation, lowering fees, school lunch overhaul23:00 - Data centers in Texas: Water use, energy, and rural impact25:00 - Desalination, produced water, and aquifer recharge for West Texas agriculture27:00 - Imported beef, border policies, and screwworm threats29:00 - Pasture mealybug quarantine and biosecurity failures31:00 - Surprising learnings from the campaign trail and commodity associations33:00 - Health impacts of food: Chronic disease, military eligibility, and better inputs35:00 - Solutions for cotton farmers: Textile mills and vertical integration37:00 - Tackling meat packing monopolies and building regional processing39:00 - HSA programs for healthy food incentives and Medicaid savings41:00 - Early voting info, how to support Nate Sheets campaign, and closing thoughts

Clare sits down with Legacy Texan Rancher, Lica East Pinkston of the East Ranch and King Ranch family legacies to talk the realities of Ranching today in South Texas. The implications of the New World Screw Worm and the possible devastating effect it will have on the American Ranching industry.

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