As a 6th generation U.S. farmer Trent works daily at connecting food producers and consumers.

Border Policy, the Cattle Industry, and the Fight for Independent Agriculture Hosted by Trent Loos, Rural Route explores the issues affecting America's farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. In this episode, Trent is joined by Texas cattle industry veteran Andy Rice to discuss the impact of the…

Transporting CO2 in a pipeline and injecting it 1.5 miles deep in earth is the stupidst thing every created by the US Government.

Exploring Biblical Truths, Christian Identity, and the Purpose of Prayer Hosted by the Wing and a Prayer team, this episode features an engaging discussion on key biblical themes and their relevance to the Christian faith. The hosts examine topics including the duration of Jesus' earthly ministry…

NEANNE CLINTON BEATS NEXTERA ENERGY IN SOLAR FIGHT Trent Loos sits down with NeAnne Clinton, a landowner from Garfield County, Oklahoma, who took on energy giant NextEra Energy and won. NeAnne walks through how she and her neighbors sued after county commissioners refused to pass a moratorium…

EARTHQUAKES, VOLCANOES, AND THE FIGHT TO STAY GROUNDED Trent Loos sits down with JC Cole for a wild ride through earth science and everyday survival. They dig into a string of recent earthquakes, a rumbling Mount St. Helens, and stirring activity at Mount Pelée that some say lines up with old…

COFFEE, CATTLE, AND THE COST OF BEEF Trent Loos welcomes Jay Truitt from Texas for a fun and eye-opening conversation. The show kicks off light, with a funny story about Jay's great aunt accidentally cleaning a family coffee pot that hadn't been washed in 30 years. Jay's dad handled it politely…

The government continues to work against the people at every turn and in particular when it comes to land ownership. Hank has experienced about every land grab you can imagine.

ETHANOL BLENDS AND AMERICA'S FUEL FUTURE: KEVIN KENNEY TALKS EFFICIENCY AND COST America's gas tank might be running on outdated fuel policy, and biofuels systems engineer Kevin Kenney is ready to explain why. Trent Loos sits down with Kenney to break down the real differences between ethanol fuel…Check out the website SandhillsStrong

NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW ICON TALKS RODEO GROWTH, WATER WARS & AG SCHOLARSHIPS Trent Loos sits down with Leon Vick, the new Vice President of Rodeo and Western Heritage at the National Western Stock Show, for a wide-ranging conversation packed with insider details. Leon breaks down the massive…

Breaking News from Oliver County, ND today as the Citizens have submitted a petition to require Attorney General to investigate inappropiate actions on behalf of the County Attorney Patrick Waters.

In 1980 the United States had 80 million acres of planted wheat. Anyone want to guess what the number is today? Tracy Zeorian is 3rd generation Custom Harvesting and joins today while cutting wheat outside of Big Sandy, MT on today's Dakota Trails and Tales.

TRENT LOOS TALKS CURRENCY CONTROL, ELECTION FRAUD FEARS AND GLOBAL FOOD SUPPLY THREATS WITH JC COLE JC Cole joins Trent Loos from New Jersey for a wide-ranging episode packed with hard-hitting topics. The two dig into the history of government currency control, comparing 1990s Hungary to today's…

Loos Tales for July 29, 2026 The passing of a great God Fearing family man who loved family, farming and Husker Football. This is a tribute to the lifetime accomplishments of Scott Breinig.

JAY TRUITT TALKS FARM BILL POLITICS, ESTATE TAXES, AND THE FIGHT TO KEEP FAMILY FARMS ALIVE Texas cattle expert Jay Truitt joins Trent Loos for a hard-hitting conversation on the future of American agriculture. Jay predicts the Farm Bill won't pass as a standalone bill, but will get folded into a…

The US farm economy is more driven by government payments than anyone want to admit. It has led to consilidation in the industry and the existest of farmers/ranchers. Literally USDA has been able to direct who is in and who is out with the people checkbook.

Lets talk about North Dakota since 1998 Soybean has grown from 1.5 million acres to 6.8 million acres. Corn has grown just under 1 million acres to 4.7 million acres and wheat from 12.7 million to 6.6 million acres. Dakota Trails & Tales today with Daryl Lies.

WHISTLEBLOWER EXPOSES ALLEGED FRAUD IN SOUTH DAKOTA'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM A shocking whistleblower story unfolds on this episode of Rural Route with Trent Loos. Renae Randall, founder of exposelies605.com, spent 22 years as a Senior Investment Manager at the South Dakota Investment Council before…

Joing the Fellow Believers crew today with Pastor Jeff Weiss, Luke Tibor and Trent Loos.Husband and wife team RC Williams and Julianna Ormond are the co-founders of Watchmen Action — a mission born from their success with Sherloc, their market research firm, and a growing conviction that the Church needed to be equipped, not just inspired, to engage the culture.After discovering a critical gap between believers who wanted to take action and the tools that could help them do it, RC and Julianna created Watchmen Action to bridge that divide. Their rapid-deployment training model gets individuals and groups from passion to action in less than a day — with a focused story, a mobilized team, and tools to measure what's working.

Building the cow inventory back in the USA is priority 1. I honestly don't see how that is going to happen due to the loss of grazing acres from 1.1 billion to 642 million and declining.

Tim Leppert has made a trip to Colorado and has generated several interesting observations in land use along the way. He stops in the studio to join me on the this Dakota Trails and Tales July 23, 2026.

JC COLE WARNS OF EARTHQUAKES, ENERGY COLLAPSE, AND FOOD SYSTEM RISK JC Cole joins Trent Loos from New Jersey for an eye-opening episode packed with warnings about America's hidden vulnerabilities. The two dig into a mysterious 3.9 magnitude earthquake off Florida's coast, predictions of major…

On the big platform of Election Integrity Scott Peterson pulled off what most said he could not do.

JAY TRUITT BREAKS DOWN TRADE DATA, DAIRY GROWTH, AND DIRECT FARM SALES Trent Loos welcomes Jay Truitt from Texas for a deep dive into the numbers shaping American agriculture. Jay exposes the truth about USDA export data, revealing why livestock and meat reporting often contains errors and pointing…

RANCHER HANK VOGLER SOUNDS OFF ON FEDERAL LAND GRAZING RULES AND WHY BEEF FEEDS THE PLANET Nevada rancher Hank Vogler joins Trent Loos for a hard-hitting conversation about capitalism, government overreach, and the future of American ranching. Vogler draws on a life time of ranching experience to…

AI DATA CENTERS UNDER FIRE: KANSAS COMMUNITY FIGHTS BACK A massive AI data center could change everything for one small Kansas town — and the people there aren't backing down. Trent Loos sits down with Jay Vehige, a Kansas resident who helped launch "Emporia Neighbors United," a grassroots movement…

KANSAS WATER WARS: DATA CENTERS VS. FARMS IN THE FIGHT FOR THE OGALLALA AQUIFER Water is running out in Kansas, and a new competitor just showed up: data centers. Trent Loos heads to Sedgwick County to sit down with retired agronomist John Hecht and Mike Betzen for a hard look at the state's…More Info

JC COLE TALKS FARM COSTS, ENERGY, AND GOVERNMENT CONTROL Trent Loos welcomes JC Cole from New Jersey for a hard-hitting conversation about the pressures facing American agriculture today. The two dig into skyrocketing input costs, rising energy prices, and how government intervention is reshaping…

JAY TRUITT TALKS FEED MILL FIRES AND THE FIGHT OVER AI DATA CENTERS ON FARMLAND Trent Loos welcomes Jay Truitt from Texas for a hard-hitting look at issues shaking rural America. The two dig into a troubling rise in feed mill fires, breaking down decades of data and the real dangers farmers and…

GLOBAL LABOR MARKETS, IMMIGRATION, AND THE ROOTS OF AMERICAN COLLOQUIALISMS WITH HANK VOGLER Hank Vogler joins Trent Loos from Nevada for a wide-ranging talk on global labor and agriculture. Hank breaks down how improved communication has changed international work opportunities, comparing U.S…

Honoring Military Families Through Christmas Trees and Community Support On today's episode of Rural Route, host Trent Loos is joined by Rick Dungey, Executive Director of the Christmas Spirit Foundation, for an inspiring conversation about Christmas tree farming and the remarkable Trees for…

Finding Hope, Purpose, and Redemption Beyond Prison Walls On this episode of Wing and A Prayer, Trent Loos, Jeff Weiss, and Luke Tibor are joined by Jennifer Bugner for a heartfelt conversation about prison ministry, rehabilitation, and the transformative power of faith. Drawing from her…

#Nebraska 2 Minute Warning as the energy of the day comes alive we must realize to preserve freedom we must come up out of the fog and see clearly. Preserve the Sandhills is not a mission it is essential to future Freedom.

Rural Route: Local Control, Property Rights, and Standing Up for Rural Communities This week on Rural Route, Trent Loos is joined by Shane Eaton from Terry, Montana, for an in-depth discussion on the growing tensions between local governments, landowners, and corporate interests. Shane explains…

Rural Route: Supply Chains, Agriculture, and America's Rural Challenges This week on Rural Route, Trent Loos is joined by JC Cole from New Jersey for a wide-ranging discussion on the issues shaping rural America. Together, they examine supply chain disruptions, antibiotic shortages, and the…

Tradition, Livestock, and the Strength of Rural America: On this episode of Rural Route, host Trent Loos is joined by livestock marketing veteran Jay Truitt for a wide-ranging conversation about patriotism, agriculture, and the future of rural America. Reflecting on Independence Day celebrations…

Rural Route On this episode of Rural Route, host Trent Loos welcomes Nevada rancher Hank Vogler for a wide-ranging conversation on the issues shaping rural America. Reflecting on Independence Day and the nation's 250th anniversary, they discuss the meaning of patriotism, the sacrifices of military…

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Fellow Believers Pastor Jeff Weiss, Luke Tibor, Trent Loos welcome Kris and Joy Karlgaard from North Dakota to discuss a convention on human/sex traffing the attended in Texas this past week.

MONTANA RANCHER DEFEATS WIND GIANT: SHANE EATON'S FIGHT AGAINST NEXTEREA Shane Eaton joins Rural Route with Trent Loos to share how everyday landowners took down a massive wind energy project. Shane details his firsthand battle against NextEra's wind project in Prairie County, Montana, revealing…

We are in the 5th year on Rural Route with JC Cole reminding us that Earth is set for some serious anger with volcanic activity and earthquakes. As we all pause for a celebration of 250 years of the nation lets think about how we protect ourselves going forward.

The introduction of AI Data Centers in our Rural areas is the source of huge divsion. Troy Hetzenbilher is current Center, ND City Council member and on the Oliver County PLZ board. We find some level of agreement and much area of disagreement .

AY TRUITT TACKLES WILD HOGS, BORDER BEEF, AND AMERICA'S FOOD IMPORT CRISIS Wild hogs are smarter than you think, and the numbers prove it. Jay Truitt joins Trent Loos from Texas to break down why trapping efforts on one ranch actually backfired, boosting hog populations instead of shrinking them…

Dakota Trails & Tales July 1, 2026 Jay Poindexter and his sister Dr. Jennifer Poindexter join from the "war torn" of South Dakota that had hurricane like winds of 130 mph plus. So many cattlemen had plans to AI cows this week. The town of Highmore is without power for untold period of time.

We all have a load to carry and we should use these power women from North Dakota as our example.

REPUBLIC VS. DEMOCRACY, COUNTY CORRUPTION, AND THE FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN WEST Nevada rancher and county commissioner Hank Vogler joins Trent Loos for a hard-hitting conversation about what's really happening to American freedom and local government. Hank breaks down why the Founding Fathers…

Dakota Trails and Tales June 29, 2026 Daryl Lies joins to discuss later weeks happenings at KFYR. Then we discuss the SD GOP Convention with the situation Matt Bruner found himself in. Highmore had horrible winds at 136 mph and Medora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to get too many visitors this week.

Fellow Believers Pastor Jeff Weiss, Luke Tibor and Trent Loos ask the quesitons about the history of Christianity that the Church as not allowe since its inception.

Today we share an unbelieveable story that one family has endured in the the past year and a half with a nursing home. I must believe that many families are struggling with their aging parents not to mention the cost. If you have a story to share please contact me.

The AI Data Center building fever must come to an end. Happy to welcome Wes Klein with a front row seat to what has been happening in Oliver County, ND.

THE FAMILY FARM CRISIS — ANTI-TRUST, MONOPOLIES, AND THE FIGHT TO SURVIVE America's family farms are in a full-blown crisis — and the numbers prove it. Trent Loos sits down with Arkansas farmers Taylor Herren and Adam Chappell to expose the forces strangling independent agriculture.

After 22 years of this show on the Legendary Voice of the Northern Plains KFYR Dakota Trails and Tales is no longer on the air.