BEK Buzz
BEK BEK TV BEK TV+

Deer Farmer Jason Smith Fights CWD and Government Overreach

On this episode of Across the Pond, host Trent Loos talks with Jason Smith, a deer farmer from Alberta, Canada. Jason left the oil and gas industry in the late 1990s to raise whitetail deer, later building a high fence hunting business in Saskatchewan. He and Trent dig into Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a prion disease that has shaken the deer farming industry. Jason explains how breeding deer with certain genetic markers showed resistance to CWD, then opens up about losing his 550-head herd after the CFIA ordered a full depopulation in 2023, even though every tested animal came back negative.

CWD
Chronic Wasting Disease
deer farming
whitetail deer
high fence hunting
CFIA
genetic resistance
livestock breeding
Trent Loos
Alberta Canada

More in Shows

9/11 Secrets, Oil Shock Warnings, and JC Cole's Crisis Forecast

9/11 Secrets, Oil Shock Warnings, and JC Cole's Crisis Forecast

JC Cole reveals shocking 9-11 timing questions, a looming Russia-NATO conflict window, and a Saudi Aramco attack that could spike gas prices 50%. Plus: volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and why you need to prepare now.

Deer Farmer Jason Smith Fights CWD and Government Overreach

Deer Farmer Jason Smith Fights CWD and Government Overreach

Deer farmer Jason Smith lost his entire 550-animal herd to a CWD quarantine, despite every test coming back negative. Hear his emotional story of genetic breeding breakthroughs, government overreach, and why he believes science took a backseat to control. A gripping conversation you won't want to miss.

Edmunds County Commissioner-Elect Julie Burgod

Edmunds County Commissioner-Elect Julie Burgod

Julie Burgod is already facing political pressure before even taking office. Hear her honest take on local government, public service, and why representing your community matters most — even when the fight starts early.

Koppelman on the Special Session, the Dallas Convention, and Can Gen X Save Us?

Koppelman on the Special Session, the Dallas Convention, and Can Gen X Save Us?

Legislator Ben Koppelman goes inside North Dakota's special session, the Dallas Midterm Convention, and Trump's dividend plan — then Perry asks if Gen X can lead after Boomer damage and delivers a fiery take on the Lindsay Clancy trial.

Scott Hennen Talks ND Petroleum Council, Big Iron Ag Tech, and NDSU's Plan to Lead in Higher Education

Scott Hennen Talks ND Petroleum Council, Big Iron Ag Tech, and NDSU's Plan to Lead in Higher Education

From oil industry leaders to farm tech pioneers, this episode covers it all. NDSU's president reveals bold plans to make North Dakota first in the nation for high-paying jobs, while Big Iron buzzes with the latest ag innovations. Don't miss this deep dive into education, energy, and agriculture's future.

Australia's Housing Crisis, Land Grabs, and Immigration Explosion

Australia's Housing Crisis, Land Grabs, and Immigration Explosion

A woman giving birth in a tent. Housing fees eating 40 percent of build costs. One million immigrants arriving in a single year. Councilor Ingrid pulls back the curtain on Australia's mounting housing, immigration, and land protection crises in this unfiltered, must-hear conversation with Trent Loos.

Daryl Lies Talks Trade Wars, Ethanol, and the Future of American Farming

Daryl Lies Talks Trade Wars, Ethanol, and the Future of American Farming

U.S.-Canada trade fights. Ethanol under fire. Corporate power reshaping the food supply. Farmer Daryl Lies joins Trent to pull back the curtain on the deals, incentives, and policies deciding what ends up on your plate and in your gas tank. You won't want to miss this one.

Jay Truitt Breaks Down Diesel Prices, Cell-Cultured Meat, and Beef's Rising Costs

Jay Truitt Breaks Down Diesel Prices, Cell-Cultured Meat, and Beef's Rising Costs

Diesel could hit $12 a gallon. Cell-cultured meat needs up to 25 times more energy than raising real cattle. Regulations cost ranchers up to $6,700 per animal. Jay Truitt joins Trent Loos to expose the hidden numbers reshaping your dinner plate — and why beef producers are fighting back.