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Court weighs public access to private streambeds

On The Cover • Jan 30, 2026

Court weighs public access to private streambeds

Five New Mexico landowners are asking the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals to revive a federal takings lawsuit that challenges the state’s declaration of public access rights across privately owned streambeds—arguing that forcing public entry onto their land without compensation violates the U.S. Constitution.

Charles Wallace

Use of H-2A programs continues to increase

Community • Jan 30, 2026

Use of H-2A programs continues to increase

H-2A programs continue to see growth in the U.S., especially as labor shortages become more pronounced.

Anna Miller Fortozo

Report: Private landowners invested $407M in conservation

Environment • Jan 30, 2026

Report: Private landowners invested $407M in conservation

Private lands are the backbone of the American West’s landscapes, supporting everything from food production and rural economies to wildlife habitat and water supplies.

Charles Wallace

Cattle markets hold steady ahead of inventory report

Markets • Jan 30, 2026

Cattle markets hold steady ahead of inventory report

The markets posted modest gains over the week, with winter weather bringing a halt to some market activity.

Anna Miller Fortozo

Bill to delist Mexican gray wolves advances

USDA launches $100M screwworm challenge

Health/Nutrition

CPW will not release more wolves this season

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Market Wrap-Up: Wednesday, Feb. 4

Daily Headlines • Feb 4, 2026

Market Wrap-Up: Wednesday, Feb. 4

Cattle futures closed higher and are beginning to retrace their October highs.

Charles Wallace

Latest Market Updates

Market Wrap-Up: Tuesday, Feb. 3

Market Wrap-Up: Monday, Feb. 2

Market Wrap-Up: Friday, Jan. 30

Market Wrap-Up: Thursday, Jan. 29

Market Wrap-Up: Wednesday, Jan. 28

Market Wrap-Up: Tuesday, Jan. 27

Market Wrap-Up: Monday, Jan. 26

Spotlight Story

Livestock • 3 minutes read

The arctic blast and cattle on feed numbers

Wintry conditions create numerous management challenges for cattle producers and will impact cattle markets in the coming weeks and perhaps months.

Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist

Bear Mountain Angus Bull Sale

Stroh Herefords Annual Productions Sale

Calvo Family Red Angus Annual Production Sale - Online on DV Auctions

Burgess Angus Bull Sale

Poss Angus Annual Bull Sale

Elkington Polled Hereford & South Devons Production Sale

Hereford South Devon

Idaho Falls, ID

TJS Red Angus Production Sale

Angus Red Angus

Baumgarten Cattle Company Annual Productions Sale

Klamath Falls All-Breed Bull Sale

Klamath Falls, OR

Ellingson Angus Bull Sale

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Gateway Simmental 46th Annual Breeding Value Bull Sale

Mon., February 2, 2026

Lewistown, MT

240

lots averaged

$11,119

Pelton Polled Herefords Cattlemen’s Choice Sale

Mon., February 2, 2026

Halliday, ND

149

lots averaged

$5,508

Frey Angus Ranch 51st Annual Productions Sale

Sun., February 1, 2026

Granville, ND

199

lots averaged

$7,652

21 Angus 32nd Annual Production Sale

Sat., January 31, 2026

New England, ND

195

lots averaged

$11,833

Baldridge Performance Angus

Sat., January 31, 2026

North Platte, NE

393

lots averaged

$14,763

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Logan’s Comments: A storm’s a-brewin,’ even when one isn’t

Jan. 30 5 minutes read

Kay’s Korner: Beef demand might take a hit

Jan. 30 5 minutes read

Guest Opinion: Their case against MCOOL

Jan. 30 4 minutes read

Jared’s Comments: Denver didn’t miss

Jan. 23 4 minutes read

The Viewpoint with Blake Albers

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The Viewpoint

with Blake Albers

“Beef is still a very belly-to-belly business. You’ve got to know people to be able to trade beef. I thought it was a spreadsheet problem. It’s not.”

This exclusive column found only in WLJ features unique perspectives from some of the nation’s top producers, marketers, animal health experts, economists and more.

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