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Dennis Sun: Not The Right Decision For Public Lands
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "I recently came across an article in Cowboy State Daily which really concerned me. The article was about President Trump lifting all restrictions on off-road vehicles on public lands. I think it is a horrible action."
Dennis SunJune 06, 2026
Dennis Sun: Rural Electricity, It Lit Up Our Lives
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "May 11, 1935 was one of the greatest days for those living in rural areas across America. This was the day President Franklin Roosevelt signed an executive order creating the Rural Electrification Administration."
Dennis SunMay 29, 2026
Dennis Sun: China Was Good to U.S. Ag, But Time Will Tell
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "While some exported beef will include Americans favored cuts, most will be variety meats. These record beef prices won’t last forever, and having China import American beef, will certainly help beef producers."
Dennis SunMay 22, 2026
Dennis Sun: The Meatpackers, Always in Trouble
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The top four meatpackers always seem to have a bullseye on their backs, and most of the time I think they deserve it. These days, large meatpackers can’t find a win except to say, 'Well, we’re not losing as much money as we were.'"
Dennis SunMay 15, 2026
Dennis Sun: The Cost Of A Drought
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "In the past, some droughts have lasted 50 years. We hope this is not the case with this drought since, as droughts get longer, the costs get higher."
Dennis SunMay 08, 2026
Dennis Sun: The Agricultural Community Needs To Find Common Ground
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Farmers and ranchers need to not attack each other in the industry, as so many others want to see them off the lands, especially those who raise livestock."
Dennis SunMay 01, 2026
Dennis Sun: Cattle from Mexico – Good or Bad?
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Cattle crossing the border is not an easy process, nor should it be. The threat of a New World Screwworm infestation would shut down many states moving cattle. We just can’t afford to have it."
Dennis SunApril 24, 2026
Dennis Sun: America's Meat Products are the Best
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "People are looking for healthy sources of protein more often, and meat is being recognized by consumers for its many benefits and all of the ways they can cook lamb, pork and beef."
Dennis SunApril 18, 2026
Dennis Sun: Labor Strike Not Hurting the Packinghouse
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "JBS has not been hurt badly by the strike. Sure, they’ve been hurt and have been losing money on every cow they’ve processed for the last couple of years, but by processing less cows, they are losing less money."
Dennis SunApril 10, 2026
Dennis Sun: If You’re in Agriculture, Get Out the Dartboard
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "To say our world is currently full of volatility is a true statement. Those in agriculture could actually make some planning decisions using a dartboard these days and come out alright."
Dennis SunApril 03, 2026
Dennis Sun: It's A Democratic Smoke Screen
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "High food prices and demand for beef in a midterm election year may spell more trouble. Election years always come with a number of promises which last until Election Day but then are quickly forgotten."
Dennis SunMarch 27, 2026
Dennis Sun: Organic Grown Versus Conventional Grown
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "There are no existing scientific studies showing one method of farming is better than the other, as both have their pros and cons."
Dennis SunMarch 20, 2026