After a slew of activity in recent weeks that strained the cattle futures and cash markets, President Trump announced on Truth Social on Aug. 28, 2026, that he would draw up legal documents that would allow farmers and ranchers to process their own food. ... See more
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed new members to Nebraska’s Brand Committee. Upon the passage of LB 1187, the governor was required to appoint new members. Central to the new law is the formation of a new committee consisting of seven representatives... See more
Tyson Foods announced Aug. 13, 2026, its plans to close a Joslin, Ill., harvest plant and a Utah case-ready facility. The company also announced its intent to sell a harvest facility in Pasco, Wash. The Joslin plant reportedly slaughters around 3,000 head... See more
Summertime is “fire” season in the west. It’s an accepted fact. Many say some fires wouldn’t grow so large, so quickly if the land were properly grazed and if the fires were fought more aggressively. Washington state is home to a number of active fires. T... See more
Hail piles like snow: Storm slams Hay Springs, Rushville ranches Sandhills ranchers around Hay Springs and Rushville had watched storm after storm skirt past in recent weeks, so when rain was forecast again, Sammy Vickers-Meeks and her neighbors weren’t c... See more
