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WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2026 — R-CALF USA yesterday filed a prehearing brief with the U.S. International Trade Commission arguing that increased lamb-meat imports are a substantial cause of serious injury to America's domestic sheep and lamb industry.Submitted on behalf of its member sheep producers, the brief asks the Commission for an affirmative serious-injury determination in its Section…
TSLN Rep: Cody Nye Date of Sale: October 8, 2026 Location: At the ranch - Quinter, Kansas Auctioneer: Lynn Weishaar and Seth Weishaar Averages:44 foals - $3,56310 Yearlings - $5,09530 Ranch Geldings - $14,3839 Saddle Mares - $5,4446 Broodmares - $3,8332 Ponies - $4,675 A large crowd of horsemen and horsewomen gathered around south of…
Helena, Mont. – The deadline for Montana's Livestock Loss Board's (LLB) 2027 grant cycle is fast approaching. Approximately $400,000 is available for prevention measures such as livestock fencing, carcass composting, guard dogs, range rider programs, and more. Applications are due by November 4 with award decisions made on December 9. The grant application process has…
The wind hit here hard this morning and about laid the trees over. I was glad I was indoors when it came up as I may have ended up in a fence corner like a plastic sack! Fall is definitely here. I finally turned the heat on in my house in spite of my…
As communicated earlier this summer, the delivery of no-cost RFID tags to states from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 continues to be delayed. Fortunately, USDA has additional funding available for tags, so while the timing of delivery has been challenging, Montana should see an increase in the total…
After extensive deliberation and feedback from veterinarians, producers, and state animal health officials, the Department of Livestock (DOL) has decided to retire the Montana Johne's Control Program (MJCP) in its current form. If producers have an interest in a state-sponsored program that looks different, please provide any suggestions. DOL wants to recognize and support the…
Eleven-year-old Bennett Schoenfelder loves his life as a farm kid. 'What I love about being a farm kid is all of the space and all the things I get to learn,' Bennett said. 'All of my best memories – they all have something to do with this farm.' His dad, Jeff, would agree. 'I loved…
HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is announcing the opening of the FY2027 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program. Montanans interested in innovating or expanding agricultural businesses are invited to apply for funds through the state grant and loan program. 'The Growth Through Agriculture program continues to help Montana…
Chase Kling entered the final day of saddle bronc riding at the Boot Barn Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo with a chance at the average title.It came down to the final rides, but Kling left Minot, N.D., with the championship and $8,487 that will count toward the 2027 world standings. Kling entered Sunday's third performance second…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is excited to announce the bullfighters, barrelman and pickup men finalists for the 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Tractor Supply Company. The 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is Dec. 3-12 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.Bullfighters Austin Ashley Beau Schueth Cody Webster Dusty Tuckness Nathan…
Whenever I get depressed hearing the news about the economy, especially in the agricultural sector, I always think of the little poem my grandmother used to recite, 'From the time that you're born 'til you ride in a hearse, nothing's so bad that it couldn't be worse.' To better explain the meaning behind that poem,…
Trees are seen at the Horning State Farm Demonstration Forest near Plattsmouth, a University of Nebraska–Lincoln property. Kyle Martens | courtesy photo Lincoln, Nebraska, Oct. 14, 2026 — Most rural Nebraskans have noticed fewer trees in their community or surrounding area over the past five years, according to the latest batch of results from the…
Dearly beloved cowgirls and cowboys (the shepherds of the world), To accelerate the reinstatement of Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling, which was rescinded late of 2015 because US Congress was totally liked to by the WTO in a communicae which summarily defied truth stating that Mexico and Canada's exports of cattle and beef were seriously…
The activity in the Thorson pickup truck on the way home from a horse sale was an indication of what was to come for each of the kids: Paige, Colton, Paris and Coy, in their adult lives: their passion for making better horses, for buying and selling them, and for the equine species overall. As…
TSLN Rep: Scott Dirk Date of Sale: Oct. 1, 2026 LocationBowman Livestock Marketing, Bowman, ND Auctioneers: Seth Weishaar, Blake Thompson, Scott Roberts Pedigrees: Curt Westland, Doug VanDyken, Shawn Holden Averages:Top 10 Saddle Horses - $21,000Overall Saddle Horse - $10,580Top 10 Weanling Colts - $10,325Top 10 Weanling Fillies - $7,170Overall Weanling - $4,905Ponies - $9,625Roping Cattle…
