The Culture & Community category at Yanasa News celebrates the traditions, values, and stories that define rural life. From generational family farms and local festivals to faith, education, and community resilience, we shine a light on the people and places often overlooked by mainstream media. Our coverage honors the deep roots and strong bonds that hold rural America together—highlighting both the struggles and the spirit of those who live close to the land. This is where heritage meets heart, and where culture is more than history—it’s a way of life.
Yanasa TV News Filmmakers journey to Colorado’s West Bijou Ranch to capture the untamed beauty and ecological brilliance of the American bison—one hoofprint at a time. “Buffalo TV is on.” That’s how Dave Carter, former Executive Director of the National Bison Association, casually welcomes the crew behind the documentary Native: The Prodigies of an Icon to Colorado’s West Bijou…
Westwold, British Columbia Utah Rodeo Star Turned Rancher Faces Jail in Canada — Just for Feeding Cattle When drought struck British Columbia in 2023, the government issued a sweeping irrigation ban to protect salmon. Nearly 400 ranchers were affected—but only one family now faces jail time. Erik and Gaylene Buff, operators of One Plus Cattle…
Yanasa TV News Unprecedented 70% Honeybee Die-Off in 2025 Sparks Alarms Over U.S. Food Security A shocking new USDA study reveals that viruses carried by pesticide-resistant Varroa mites are fueling the catastrophic 2025 honeybee die-off. With over 60% of colonies lost, U.S. food security is under serious threat—and current treatments may no longer work. In…
Yanasa TV News Forget the fearmongering — polar bear populations are booming thanks to conservation and climate adaptation. Polar Bears: A Conservation Comeback and the Truth Behind the Hype Once heralded as the poster animal for climate catastrophe, the polar bear has quietly defied predictions of imminent extinction. Thanks to a global shift in conservation…
Yanasa TV News As California celebrates the return of gray wolves, ranchers face mounting losses, legal limitations, and uncertain futures in the name of conservation. Wolves are back in California—and ranchers are paying the price. With livestock losses rising and legal protections tying their hands, rural families are questioning who really benefits from the state’s…
Yanasa TV News How New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Mandate Is Forcing Century-Old Farms Into Eminent Domain While Developers Profit Off State-Backed Quotas In the heart of Cranbury Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, a 175-year-old family farm—one of the region’s oldest and longest-standing agricultural landmarks—is being forcibly seized under the pretense of progress. The weapon? The…
Yanasa TV News A Colorado rancher’s ad was shut down for selling ‘extinct’ meat—exposing a dangerous gap between tech, truth, and the future of ethical farming. In the quiet plains of Carr, Colorado, a small ranch is at the center of a much larger story—one that spans conservation, censorship, and the future of American agriculture….
Yanasa TV News From pasture to public events, Spartacus the Brahman bull defies stereotypes and proves that kindness, respect, and consistent training can turn even the most powerful animals into trusted companions. Riding Hope: The Unbreakable Bond Between a Woman and Her Bull On a quiet farm in North Carolina, a 2,000-pound Brahman bull named…
Yanasa TV News How One Woman’s Passion for Red Brahman Cattle Turned a Modest Farm into a Living Legacy of Stewardship, Sustainability, and Heart. In the quiet hills of North Carolina, a passionate cattlewoman has dedicated her life to raising and breeding registered red Brahman cattle. What began as a small effort with commercial cows…
Yanasa TV News Follow the Making of “Native: The Prodigies of an Icon” on Yanasa TV’s YouTube Channel There’s a quiet revolution happening on the American prairie—a revival so profound it reshapes our understanding of land, legacy, and life itself. At the heart of this story is the American Bison—once nearly lost to history, now galloping…