Environment
EPA directs OK to coordinate with Tribes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a decision on Jan. 13 requiring Oklahoma…
Feb 6, 2025 · By WLJ
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News
CO man sentenced for killing cattle
Michael Hester of Larimer County, CO, was sentenced to 24 days in jail and…
Feb 6, 2025 · By WLJ
Livestock
OK ranch manager arrested on larceny
Darrel Bernard Morris, 60, of Stuart, OK, was arrested on Jan. 8 by Texas…
Feb 6, 2025 · By WLJ
Livestock
TX officials investigating stolen cattle
Authorities are investigating after 14 stolen Angus cattle were found in an abandoned trailer…
Feb 6, 2025 · By WLJ
News
Oklahoma National Stockyards for sale
The Oklahoma National Stockyards, the last major urban stockyard in the U.S., is for…
Feb 6, 2025 · By WLJ
Beef
OK introduces lab-grown meat ban bills
Two Oklahoma senators have introduced bills to ban cultivated meat.
Feb 6, 2025 · By WLJ
Environment
HSUS to change name
The Humane Society of the United States is changing its name to Humane World…
Feb 6, 2025 · By WLJ
Environment
BLM, USFS announce 2025 grazing fees
The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service announced the 2025 fees to…
Feb 6, 2025 · By WLJ
News
Senate Ag Committee advances Rollins
The Senate Agriculture Committee late Monday night on Feb. 3 approved President Donald Trump’s…
Feb 6, 2025 · By WLJ
News
Burgum, Zeldin receive bipartisan confirmation
The Senate confirmed Doug Bergum as Interior secretary and Lee Zeldin as administrator of…
Feb 6, 2025 · By WLJ
Livestock
Ranchers seek $83.5M settlement with JBS
The National Farmers Union, Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund (R-CALF) USA are seeking approval of…
Feb 6, 2025 · By WLJ
Livestock
Cattle, bison imports to resume from Mexico
The USDA announced plans to reopen the border to cattle and bison imports from…
Feb 6, 2025 · By WLJ
Daily Market Wrap Up
Market Wrap-Up: Thursday, Feb. 6
The livestock complex lost support with triple-digit losses and nearby contracts at a four-week…
Feb 6, 2025 · By Charles Wallace
Daily Market Wrap Up
Market Wrap-Up: Wednesday, Feb. 5
The cattle complex bounced back after two days of losses.
Feb 5, 2025 · By Charles Wallace
Daily Market Wrap Up
Market Wrap-Up: Tuesday, Feb. 4
Firm follow-through pressure developed in all live cattle and feeder cattle futures, despite a…
Feb 4, 2025 · By DTN
Daily Market Wrap Up
Market Wrap-Up: Monday, Feb. 3
The cattle complex closed lower on the news that the U.S. will begin receiving…
Feb 3, 2025 · By Charles Wallace
Daily Market Wrap Up
Market Wrap-Up: Friday, Jan. 31
USDA released its highly anticipated annual cattle inventory report today, showing U.S. cattle supplies…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Anna Miller Fortozo
News
Farm loans shouldn’t be affected by freeze on loans and grants
After concerns were raised over the status of billions of dollars in USDA operating…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Chris Clayton, DTN ag policy editor
Health/Nutrition
Avoid cold weather putting a freeze on lice control success
Unlike summertime vectors, you won’t hear the buzz of lice’s presence; however, you will…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Neogen
Community
Records shattered at the 2025 NWSS Auction of Junior Livestock Champions
A sold-out crowd filled the auction arena for the 2025 National Western Stock Show…
Jan 31, 2025 · By NWSS
Environment
Executive order halts Lava Ridge Wind Project in ID
President Donald Trump on Jan. 20 issued an executive order halting the development of…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Mia Maldonado, Idaho Capital Sun
Health/Nutrition
Soil moisture levels improve for some, worsen for others
Some parts of Texas are going into spring with a good soil moisture profile.
Jan 31, 2025 · By Texas A&M AgriLife
Health/Nutrition
Mud can negatively impact the health of cattle
As rising temperatures melt the snow, what often follows are areas of mud.
Jan 31, 2025 · By K-State Research and Extension
News
Kansas land market starting to flatten
Non-irrigated cropland prices in Kansas rose 3.8% last year, while pasture and hay ground…
Jan 31, 2025 · By K-State Research and Extension
News
OCA adopts important policies at Winter Policy Meeting
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association successfully concluded its 2025 Winter Policy Meeting, where OCA members…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association
News
Bill introductions continue in Kansas Legislature
The second week of the legislative session kept Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) staff busy…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Kansas Livestock Association
News
Establishing rodeo as the official state sport of MT
Cowboy hats in the capitol is not an unusual sight, but there was a…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Micah Drew, Daily Montanan
News
Cattle recordkeeping systems for success
In this previous year’s evaluation, cattle producers should evaluate their recordkeeping system and determine…
Jan 31, 2025 · By MU Extension
Environment
Ogallala Aquifer drops by more than a foot in parts of KS
Aquifer levels in parts of western Kansas that rely on groundwater for everything from…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector
News
An update on week two in the Texas Legislature
The Texas House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a rules package dictating how the chamber…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Texas Cattle Feeders Association
Health/Nutrition
Soaking horse hay during cold weather
It’s cold outside, and we are all working to keep our livestock in the…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Kalyn Waters and Jewellyn Owens, University of Florida Extension
Health/Nutrition
Can pine needles cause abortions in cows?
Can pine needles cause abortions in cows? The short answer is “yes.”
Jan 31, 2025 · By UNL Extension
Health/Nutrition
Pasture lease considerations for 2025
As pasture grazing leases are getting finalized for the 2025 season, it is important…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension educator
Livestock
Fewer feedlot placements; less heifers on feed
The January USDA Cattle on Feed report shows a feedlot inventory of 11.823 million…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Environment
Bills to halve MT’s wolf population pass out of committee
The House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee advanced a pair of bills that aim…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press
Environment
Wildfire preparedness available to aid TX landowners
A new publication released by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service aims at helping…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Texas A&M AgriLife
Health/Nutrition
Round bale feeders are worth the investment
Hay feeding losses occur primarily from trampling, refusal and leaf shatter.
Jan 31, 2025 · By Brian Pugh, OSU Cooperative Extension Service
Community
YF&R announces awards, new exec members
Winners of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award, Discussion Meet and Excellence in…
Jan 31, 2025 · By AFBF
Health/Nutrition
Water needs this winter
It might be tempting at these times to let animals fend for themselves, after…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension educator
News
Should WA’s Fish and Wildlife Commission be dissolved?
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is under scrutiny after a report found the…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Laurel Demkovich, Washington State Standard
Health/Nutrition
What is a good bull worth in 2025?
The spring bull buying season is here and it’s time to revisit an age-old…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle breeding specialist
Health/Nutrition
Frost seeding legumes improves pastures several ways
Adding diversity to a pasture can make it more productive than growing tall fescue…
Jan 31, 2025 · By MU Extension
Breeds
Commercial producers continue to demand more baldies
Each year, the TH Pitz program typically markets 2,000-2,500 head of baldy replacement females…
Jan 31, 2025 · By American Hereford Association
Health/Nutrition
Are there opportunities to cut fertilizer costs in 2025?
University of Missouri Extension economist Ben Brown and others predict 2025 corn prices will…
Jan 31, 2025 · By MU Extension
Breeds
Introducing the newest class of Hereford Seedstock Academy graduates
Young, established Hereford breeders advanced their industry knowledge and expanded their networks during the…
Jan 31, 2025 · By American Hereford Association
Community
Farm Bureau names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
Recognizing the vital role that four-legged friends often play on family farms and ranches,…
Jan 31, 2025 · By AFBF
Breeds
NRSP powers Hereford genetic improvement
Straight Hereford steers produced through the American Hereford Association National Reference Sire Program underscore…
Jan 31, 2025 · By American Hereford Association
News
American Farm Bureau establishes 2025 policies
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 106th Convention adopted…
Jan 31, 2025 · By AFBF
Breeds
Hereford Feedout Programs fuel genetic and management progress
Reality is an uncompromising teacher. Yet, many lessons in the cattle business are lost…
Jan 31, 2025 · By American Hereford Association
Breeds
Hereford Champions named in the Sooner State
Exhibitors donned red vests and stepped onto the red dirt as judges Brett Barber,…
Jan 31, 2025 · By American Hereford Association
Community
MT Farm Bureau leaders honored at AFBF Convention
In his opening address, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall not only…
Jan 31, 2025 · By MFBF
News
Egg prices continue to climb
Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza continue to drive egg prices to record highs…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Breeds
Hereford genetics add marketing flexibility
Feeding cattle to maximize economic return is a constant game of antagonistic tradeoffs, such…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Wes Ishmael, Hereford World executive editor
News
Climate, wildfire, wolves: Topics of rangeland discussions
Ranchers, land managers, conservationists, policymakers and scientists will gather to discuss the evolving challenges…
Jan 31, 2025 · By UC Davis Extension
Breeds
Brumley named 2025 Hereford Herdsman of the Year
At the fifth annual Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, OK, Kari Brumley, Orovada, NV,…
Jan 31, 2025 · By American Hereford Association
Breeds
Ellsbury Ranch takes home Commercial Producer of the Year
Ellsbury Ranch, Sundance, WY, is the American Hereford Association Commercial Producer of the Year.
Jan 31, 2025 · By American Hereford Association
Environment
CA dairies decry draft waste discharge rules
To reduce nitrates and ensure that people have access to safe drinking water, the…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Christine Souza, Ag Alert senior editor, California Farm Bureau
Community
Cowgirls ’n Conservation event celebrates 12 years
The Natural Resources Conservation Service, in coordination with the McKenzie County Soil Conservation District,…
Jan 31, 2025 · By USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
News
Logan’s Comments: Everyone needs to eat
The dust is beginning to settle with the new appointments in the Trump administration.…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Logan Ipsen
News
Kay’s Korner: What a start
Cash live cattle prices continue to set new weekly records in what is one…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Steve Kay, WLJ columnist
Health/Nutrition
Are you listening to your cows?
Comfortable cows are generally healthier, more productive and less stressed—and it’s no secret that…
Jan 31, 2025 · By VAS
News
Guest Opinion: Time for lawmakers to get to work
Just like there’s never a shortage of work to be done on the farm,…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Zippy Duvall, AFBF president
Markets
Futures see some volatility, cash trade remains strong
Futures wavered midweek, perhaps searching for a market correction. While cash trade remains strong,…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Anna Miller Fortozo
Environment
California drops ‘Clean Fleets’ ban on diesel trucks
California has dropped its landmark rule that would have phased out nearly all diesel…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Caleb Hampton, Ag Alert editor, California Farm Bureau
Environment
Court rules BOR can regulate Klamath water use
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) is…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Anna Miller Fortozo
News
Rollins addresses key issues at confirmation hearing
During her confirmation hearing as President Donald Trump’s nominee for USDA secretary, Brooke Rollins…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Charles Wallace
News
42% of family farms had income below US median
The proportion of family farm households with income below the U.S. median of $80,610…
Jan 31, 2025 · By USDA ERS
Environment
Judge tosses suit challenging AZ monument
A federal judge in Arizona has dismissed a legal challenge from Republican state lawmakers…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Charles Wallace
Health/Nutrition
Shift projected for global cattle forage availability
Around the globe, cattle graze on rangelands that grow herbaceous biomass consisting of grass…
Jan 31, 2025 · By USDA Economic Research Service
News
Calorie availability, household spending inversely related
The way people allocate income to food varies widely around the world, reflecting economic…
Jan 31, 2025 · By USDA Economic Research Service
News
Carbon pipeline bills set for hearings in ND
Several bills related to carbon capture pipelines were set for hearings the last week…
Jan 31, 2025 · By Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor
News
MT policy update: Cattle committee, taxes and wolves
Things are starting to pick up in Helena, MT, as more bill drafts become…
Jan 31, 2025 · By MFBF
Health/Nutrition
Little birds, little poops, little food safety risk
It doesn’t require a degree in ornithology, a lab test or even an app…
Jan 31, 2025 · By UC Davis
Community
BIF award program applications due in March
Deadlines for Beef Improvement Federation award applications are approaching quickly.
Jan 31, 2025 · By BIF
News
Vilsack to lead World Food Prize Foundation
The World Food Prize Foundation announced Tom Vilsack, former USDA secretary, will become its…
Jan 31, 2025 · By WLJ
News
USDA inspector general dismissed
Security agents removed Phyllis Fong, USDA’s inspector general, from her office after she refused…
Jan 31, 2025 · By WLJ
Environment
CA water project increases allocation
The California Department of Water Resources announced it increased the 2025 State Water Project…
Jan 31, 2025 · By WLJ
Health/Nutrition
HPAI detected in NV dairy cows
The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) detected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy…
Jan 31, 2025 · By WLJ
Health/Nutrition
Rare bird flu strain reported in CA
The U.S. has reported its first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu on a California…
Jan 31, 2025 · By WLJ
Health/Nutrition
JBS donates ear tags for traceability in Brazil
JBS, in collaboration with key stakeholders, is donating 3 million livestock tags to enhance…
Jan 31, 2025 · By WLJ
Beef
America’s Heartland Packing to open soon
America’s Heartland Packing, a cattle processing facility, is slated to open in April, according…
Jan 31, 2025 · By WLJ
Beef
Meat Institute urges regulatory rollbacks
The Meat Institute urged President Donald Trump to swiftly implement two executive orders to…
Jan 31, 2025 · By WLJ
Beef
China bans imports on disease concerns
Following news of livestock disease outbreaks in several countries, China has prohibited imports of…
Jan 31, 2025 · By WLJ
Beef
States move toward fake meat bans
Nebraska and Colorado are joining the list of states opposed to cultivated meat products.
Jan 31, 2025 · By WLJ
Environment
Court blocks oil leases in sage grouse habitat
In mid-January, the 9th Circuit Court ruled to uphold a 2020 decision that prevented…
Jan 31, 2025 · By WLJ
News
FinCEN injunction lifted, another added
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted an injunction blocking the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency…
Jan 31, 2025 · By WLJ
Beef
Brazil fills 2025 beef quota in 17 days
In just under three weeks, Brazil reached its tariff-free beef export quota to the…
Jan 31, 2025 · By WLJ
Community
Trial date set for Maude family
A trial date has been set for April 29 for ranching couple Charles and…
Jan 31, 2025 · By WLJ
Daily Market Wrap Up
Market Wrap-Up: Thursday, Jan. 30
The cattle complex closed mixed on profit-taking despite steady to higher cash trade.
Jan 30, 2025 · By Charles Wallace
News
Weekly Drought Report: Jan 23-29
A dry week dominated the weather across much of the country, with portions of…
Jan 30, 2025 · By UNL Drought Monitor
Daily Market Wrap Up
Market Wrap-Up: Wednesday, Jan. 29
Traders pumped the brakes on the cattle complex, with futures closing lower.
Jan 29, 2025 · By Charles Wallace
Daily Market Wrap Up
Market Wrap-Up: Tuesday, Jan. 28
The cattle complex closed higher as futures are playing catch-up with soaring cash trade.
Jan 28, 2025 · By Charles Wallace
Daily Market Wrap Up
Market Wrap-Up: Monday, Jan. 27
"The livestock complex is entering the new week mixed as traders want to advance…
Jan 27, 2025 · By Anna Miller Fortozo
Daily Market Wrap Up
Market Wrap-Up: Friday, Jan. 24
Up, up and away went the markets today, rallying several dollars higher on the…
Jan 24, 2025 · By Anna Miller Fortozo
Environment
DOE action could impact NM landowners’ property rights
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) initiated the establishment of a 5- to 15-mile-wide…
Jan 24, 2025 · By New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association
Health/Nutrition
Humans may contract red meat allergy from tick bite
Alpha-gal syndrome is becoming more common across Kansas, especially in rural areas.
Jan 24, 2025 · By K-State Research and Extension
News
They think they’re just ranching
In the vast grasslands of the northern Great Plains, ranchers have long been the…
Jan 24, 2025 · By Haylie Shipp for the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance
Environment
Bill could end presidential national monument designations
Nevada’s only Republican in Congress announced plans for legislation that would require congressional approval…
Jan 24, 2025 · By Jeniffer Solis
Environment
USFS authorizes controversial Crazy Mountains land swap
The Custer Gallatin National Forest recently authorized a controversial land swap involving more than…
Jan 24, 2025 · By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press