Western Livestock Journal

For over a century, Western Livestock Journal has reported on the issues shaping the livestock industry and the people who make it work.

In his latest Comments, Jared Patterson reflects on strong fall bull sales and producers' continued investment in herd improvement. buff.ly/vfs0OA3

California agriculture groups seek removal of 25 miles of Santa Maria River from federal steelhead critical habitat designation. buff.ly/xRQcWpo

North Dakota court rules Beef Commission nomination process unconstitutional, upholds Beef Checkoff program. buff.ly/frJrNlI

In loving memory of Roy R. Moore Jr.; 1935-2026 buff.ly/99pe8WN

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signs an order to expand federal grazing opportunities and streamline permitting for ranchers. buff.ly/DCloZcw

Seth Schneider of Hershey, NE, claimed his first WLAC qualifier victory in Oakdale, CA. He joins nine other qualifiers advancing to the semifinals in June. buff.ly/0LXJCg1

Environmental groups are suing to reinstate blanket ESA protections for threatened species. buff.ly/MdHQkPo

Friday Market Report: Live and feeder cattle futures tumble as traders react to a lack of fundamental support. buff.ly/xePoRRp

Cattle markets showed mixed signals over the week, with live cattle futures moving lower while feeder cattle prices remained mostly firm. buff.ly/XkQzsui

USDA has awarded $8.2 million in grants to help address food-animal veterinary shortages and expand veterinary services in rural communities. buff.ly/bI3dM11

Thursday Markets: The cattle complex closed down on lower cash trade. buff.ly/5csEk7j

OSU Extension says feeding thin cull cows can boost market value, but profitability depends on feed costs and management. buff.ly/bwoearm

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public comment on proposed changes to rules governing the lethal removal of wolves caught attacking livestock. buff.ly/3MRDddk

Montana Livestock Loss Board has approximately $400,000 available to help ranchers prevent livestock losses to predators through fencing, guard dogs, range riders and other measures. buff.ly/asmf3ji

With a lack of fundamental support, cattle futures closed triple digits lower. buff.ly/JDLw212

Two Oklahoma men arrested following investigation into alleged theft of nine yearlings. buff.ly/E4TmGIb

North Dakota judge rules local zoning ordinances cannot automatically be overridden by state pipeline regulations. buff.ly/eF80JLx

Federal appeals court weighs Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in the northern Rockies. buff.ly/6GOOlME

Cattle futures closed mostly higher as traders look for direction from cash trade, and cattle imports at the Columbus, NM, port of entry resumed today. buff.ly/k1PcZPL