Health/Nutrition

USDA to start phased reopening of border for cattle imports

The USDA announced it will begin a phased reopening of southern ports to cattle imports, starting with the Douglas, AZ, port of entry on Aug. 24.

By Charles Wallace

Environment

Judge rejects NPS request to pause Yellowstone bison suit

A federal judge rejected the National Park Service’s request to pause a lawsuit challenging the agency’s...

By Anna Miller Fortozo

Beef

Study finds MCOOL costs could exceed $1B

A new economic analysis released by the Meat Institute estimates that reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for...

By Charles Wallace

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Fire damages Agri Star Kosher processing plant

By Charles Wallace • Jul 31, 2026

A fire that broke out at the Agri Star Meat & Poultry processing plant in Postville, IA, on July 28 drew firefighters and emergency responders from multiple communities as crews worked throughout the day to contain the blaze...

Daily Market Wrap Up

Market Wrap-Up: Thursday, July 30

Cattle futures closed higher on technical buying and news that workers at the Cargill...

By Charles Wallace

Daily Market Wrap Up

Market Wrap-Up: Wednesday, July 29

Cattle futures closed in the green as it appears futures are rallying from their lows made...

By Charles Wallace

Daily Market Wrap Up

Market Wrap-Up: Tuesday, July 28

It was a turnaround Taco Tuesday as cattle futures regained some of yesterday's losses.

By Charles Wallace

Daily Market Wrap Up

Market Wrap-Up: Monday, July 27

Cattle futures closed lower following the announcement by USDA to begin reopening the border...

By Charles Wallace

Daily Market Wrap Up

Market Wrap-Up: Friday, July 24

The cattle market closed higher into the weekend following the release of mostly neutral...

By Anna Miller Fortozo

Markets

Markets await USDA data as futures drift lower

Cattle futures drifted lower over the week as traders waited for the release of...

By Anna Miller Fortozo

Sale Calendar

Upcoming livestock sales

AUG 4 TUE

Cattle Country Video – Oregon Trail Classic

Gering, NE

Commercial

AUG 17 MON

Big Horn Classic

Sheridan, WY

All Breeds

AUG 17 MON

Northern Livestock Video Auction Early Fall Preview

Billings, MT

All Breeds

AUG 22 SAT

Riverbend Ranch Female Sale

Idaho Falls, ID

Angus

AUG 22 SAT

Memory Ranches Foal Sale

Wells, NV

Horse

SEP 2 WED

Labor Day

Hudson Oaks, TX

All Breeds

SEP 3 THU

Vintage Angus Ranch Bull Sale

La Grange, CA

Angus

SEP 4 FRI

Byrd Cattle Co Production Sale

Los Molinos, CA

Angus

SEP 5 SAT

Dunipace Angus Ranch & Bar KJ Bull Sale

Farmington, CA

Angus

SEP 6 SUN

Heritage Bull Sale

Wilton, CA

Angus

Commentary

Perspectives

News

Ty’s Comments: The power of service

By Ty Groshans

In today’s busy world, time has become one of our most valuable resources. Choosing to volunteer means sacrificing personal time to help others succeed.

News

Guest Opinion: Why ranch owners avoid succession planning conversations

By Lance Woodbury, DTN farm business adviser

Why do we avoid conversation? Underneath the silence sit several questions the senior generation...

News

Kevin’s Comments: Summer sale reflections

By Kevin Murnin

For many producers across the West, the end of July and August are important...

Daily headlines

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Daily Headlines

Market Wrap-Up: Friday, July 31

By Anna Miller Fortozo

The cattle market closed mostly steady to higher heading into the weekend.

Daily Headlines

Orland Livestock Commission Yard announces new ownership

By Wade Lacque and Jake Parnell

After decades of serving Northern California’s cattle industry, Orland Livestock Commission Yard is entering...

Daily Headlines

Oregon’s IP 28 won’t be on November ballots

By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregonians won’t vote in November on whether to ban hunting, fishing, livestock farming and animal research after backers...

Community

The Viewpoint with Dave Weaber

By Charles Wallace

Growing up on his family’s ranch outside Pueblo, CO, taught Dave Weaber that success in the cattle business is measured over generations, not just market cycles.

Community

The Viewpoint with Guy Colyer

By Anna Miller Fortozo

Fresh off the 2026 Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium & Convention, Guy Colyer of...

Community

The Viewpoint with Mark Gardiner

By Charles Wallace

The recent world-record sale of the bull G A R Market Maker may have...

Community

The Viewpoint with Glynn Tonsor

By Charles Wallace

For Glynn Tonsor, understanding the cattle market starts with a simple premise: producers cannot...

Daily Headlines

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Orland Livestock Commission Yard announces new ownership

By Wade Lacque and Jake Parnell

After decades of serving Northern California’s cattle industry, Orland Livestock Commission Yard is entering a new chapter as ownership transitions from the Lacque family to the Jake Parnell...

News

Trump administration rules dairy farmers can hire H-2a workers

By WLJ

New guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of...

Health/Nutrition