Both the Arizona National Livestock Show and the NebraskaN recently announced their shows are canceled, citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.  Read more

A number of agricultural industry organizations have formed an alliance to establish a set of recommendations to guide the development of federal climate policy.  Read more

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has recently announced the release of wild horse environmental assessments (EA) for two separate wild herd management areas in Nevada.  Read more

As the urban population grows in many Western states and begins to encroach onto rural areas, it is important to get a refresher on fence laws and whether you are liable if a vehicle hits your animal.  Read more

It didn’t take long for the ink to dry on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) ruling to delist gray wolves from protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) before two separate environmental coalitions filed their intent to sue for the restoration of the listing. Read more

Water is the most important natural resource in the world, and in an agriculture-rich state like California, much of a farmer or rancher’s bottom line can be tied to the cost of water. That bottom line may be called into question with the addition of a CME water futures contract. Read more

Environmentalist groups are blaming domestic sheep grazing on public lands as the culprits for spreading pneumonia to wild bighorn sheep populations. Washington and Oregon’s Departments of Fish and Wildlife have each reported incidences of pneumonia in bighorn sheep herds. Read more

With the outbreak of COVID-19 exposing flaws in cattle markets, several pieces of legislation were introduced this year running up to the election. This is not an entire list of all legislation introduced this past year, but those which had the most attention from agriculture organizations. Read more

A pipeline network designed to transport carbon dioxide and enhanced oil recovery products through Bureau of Land Management lands is one step closer to becoming a reality. Read more

Ranchers and landowners are increasingly turning to organizations and lobbying agencies in hopes to create action from lawmakers in the wake of a disastrous fire season. Read more

Halstrom noted that the recovery of foodservice activity in most key Asian markets is providing momentum for U.S. beef, with demand bolstered further by tightening supplies from Australia. Read more

Researchers at USDA’s Economic Research Service recently evaluated the potential impacts of the European Commission’s Farm-to-Fork and Biodiversity Strategies initiative that calls for restrictions in the use of agricultural inputs such as land, antimicrobials, fertilizers, and pesticides in EU agricultural production. Read more

Thanksgiving celebrations will look different for many Americans this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Farm Bureau’s 35th annual survey indicates the average cost of this year’s Thanksgiving feast for 10 remains affordable at $46.90 or less than $5 per person.  Read more

The EU Farm-to-Fork Strategy potentially sets up a long-term battle between the U.S. and Europe over farm practices, biotechnology, chemical use and sustainability measures that will spill over into trade. Read more

One of the biggest frustrations in the cattle business is watching a yearling bull fall apart on pasture. Here’s some tips to keep you competitive when developing and selling bulls. Read more

By many measures, beef demand has remained remarkably strong since the pandemic started in March. The first half of the year was characterized by unparalleled disruptions in both beef supply and demand. Read more

The Lemhi River meanders for 60 miles through a big valley in this quiet corner of eastern Idaho before it flows into the Salmon River. Read more