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Grazing blocked in OR sage grouse research areas
A federal judge has ruled that the Bureau of Land Management must make its “best efforts” to keep livestock off key research natural areas in Oregon...
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Senate Ag Committee advances farm bill
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Four unions representing USDA employees have returned to federal court seeking to stop the Trump administration...
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US, Mexico agree to share CO River shortages
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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) staff trapped and euthanized two male grizzly bears...
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National Western launches Ranches of the West Heritage Award
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Sep 17, 2026
The National Western announced the inaugural class of Ranches of the West, a new heritage award recognizing ranches whose leadership and contributions have shaped the American beef industry and Western way of life.
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