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The Mystery in the Pasture: Cattle Deaths Baffle Ranchers in Colorado and Wyoming The Mystery in the Pasture: Cattle Deaths Baffle Ranchers in Colorado and Wyoming 15 Cows Dead, No Answers—Are Environmental Toxins, Sabotage, or Something Else to Blame? Originally Published on Yanasa TV Substack – June 5, 2025 In early May 2025, the Higgs…
Yanasa TV News Raw Milk and Real Freedom: Why You Should Have the Right to Choose What You Eat North Carolina – For decades, government regulations have aimed to ensure food safety. However, in the pursuit of making food cheaper and more widely available, we’ve potentially sacrificed nutritional value and personal freedom. This tension is…
Yanasa TV News The Smokehouse Creek Fire’s Aftermath Reveals a Troubling Intersection of Energy Infrastructure Failures and the Unchecked Growth of AI Data Centers A Blaze Ignited by Negligence In early 2024, the Smokehouse Creek Fire swept through the Texas Panhandle, consuming over 1.2 million acres and marking the largest wildfire in the state’s history….
Colorado’s Wolf Reintroduction—A Cautionary Tale of Mismanagement and Rural Neglect In December 2023, Colorado embarked on a historic endeavor: the reintroduction of gray wolves into the state’s ecosystem. This initiative, approved by a narrow margin in the 2020 Proposition 114 ballot measure, marked the first time in U.S. history that voters—not federal wildlife agencies—mandated the…
PFAS Are a Problem—But Shutting Down Farmland Isn’t the Solution PFAS chemicals—often dubbed “forever chemicals”—have become the latest environmental bogeyman. From Maine to South Carolina, these synthetic compounds are sparking alarm, drawing headlines, and now, triggering government action that could reshape the agricultural landscape in ways we can’t afford. Yanasa News is reader-supported. To receive…
When Hurricane Helen tore through Western North Carolina, it left a trail of destruction that many are still struggling to overcome. From Asheville to Burnsville, to the small community of Bakersville, rivers surged, topsoil was stripped, and essential infrastructure was wiped away. But amidst the devastation, a nonprofit quietly emerged as a beacon of hope—Meet…
If you’re looking for a war on farming, look no further than Oregon. Over the last few years, small family farms in the state have been squeezed by a relentless tide of bureaucracy, overregulation, and legal confusion — making it increasingly difficult for them to grow, sell, and survive. Yanasa News is reader-supported. To receive…
URBAN SPRAWLERS ATTEMPT TO STOP LOCAL FAMILY FARM Across the United States, small farms are being suffocated—not by drought, not by market crashes, but by something far more preventable: misinformation. In Wonder Lake, Illinois, a Ukrainian-American family operating a modest farm is facing organized protests over their plan to install a small chicken processing facility on…
Washington Shuts Down Generational Ranch Family pursues Criminal Allegations. By any reasonable measure, the saga unfolding in Washington State against the King Ranch is a clear case of bureaucratic overreach—and a warning to every rancher, farmer, and land steward across the nation. The King family has ranched on state and federal leases for nearly seven…
WASHINGTON SUES FARMERS EN MASS | Up to 40% Reduction in Farm Produce “It’s really devastating.” The State of Washington has launched a sweeping legal move that should alarm every American who cares about farming, food security, and property rights. Over 30,000 rural residents, farmers, and landowners have received certified letters demanding proof of their water…