Earlier this month Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) announced he will introduce legislation establishing a commission to address wildfire policies and mitigation. Read more

Introduced by Sen. Michael Bennett (D-CO) and Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO-3), a bill protecting close to 400,000 acres in Colorado passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more

While it is currently illegal to use hemp in animal feed or to sell meat from animals raised on hemp, researchers are looking into the benefits of using the byproducts of hemp production as a feed supplement. Read more

William Perry Pendley, past-acting director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), was officially removed from his capacity in late September. Now, environmental organizations are contending the legitimacy of decisions Pendley made during his time as acting director. Read more

Nevada Livestock Marketing (NLM) in Fallon, NV, held an event Oct. 14 in support of President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign.  Read more

Additional legislation has been introduced to help increase cattle markets transparency, improve risk management, and support meat processors.  Read more

Just a couple weeks after signing an Executive Order (EO) requiring sales of all new passenger vehicles to be zero-emission by 2035, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) furthered the state’s goal to be a climate change leader by designating 30 percent of the state’s land and oceans to be protected. Read more

As WLJ previously reported, two venues have announced shows for livestock associations to showcase their cattle, hold auctions and have competitions.  Read more

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has published an approved resource management plan for six allotments in the Sonoran Desert National Monument (SDNM) in Arizona. Read more

Reflecting a nationwide trend, real estate brokers who spoke with WLJ stated there is a demand for a number of different purposes, from people living in urban areas looking for open space and recreation opportunities, ranchers expanding their operations, or those wanting water rights for irrigation or municipalities. Read more

Oregon State University scientists have analyzed almost 500 samples of wine and grapes from throughout Oregon in recent weeks to better understand the impact of smoke on wine. Read more

When talking about his climate plan, former Vice President Joe Biden almost always turns at some point to agriculture, farmers and his plan that would expand the Conservation Stewardship Program. Read more

Brazil has emerged as a major competitor for the United States in global agricultural markets, and is now the world’s third largest exporter of agricultural products behind the European Union (EU) and the U.S. Read more

According to the Oklahoma Mesonet, the last 30 days (as of Oct. 19) are the sixth driest on record for this period in the state of Oklahoma. Read more

The Federal Task Force on Combating Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria released the updated National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria (CARB) 2020-2025. Read more

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is providing $2.8 million to conduct research and management activities to combat chronic wasting disease (CWD). Read more

Everett Forkner of Missouri has been selected to be inducted into the Saddle and Sirloin Club this fall. Read more

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has selected seven regional award winners for the Environmental Stewardship Award Program. Read more

The Public Lands Council (PLC) has recognized the recipients of the 2020 Rangeland Stewardship and Sagebrush Steppe Stewardship awards. Read more