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Elise’s Comments: Pumping rights for a price
In the West, water has always been worth fighting for, but what about getting…
Nov 5, 2026 · By Elise Balin Hill
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Guest Opinion: The virtual fencing gold rush
The virtual fencing gold rush is happening. And the pace is accelerating. On the…
Nov 5, 2026 · By Jack Newman, Montana Cattlemen’s Association
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Guest Opinion: Veteran farmers carry service into a new season
A military uniform and a pair of farm boots tell different stories, but the…
Nov 5, 2026 · By Zippy Duvall, AFBF president
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Guest Opinion: A growing lamb market, a shrinking American industry
America's sheep producers are losing ground in their own market, even as Americans consume…
Nov 5, 2026 · By Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA
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Investing in tomorrow
Ask me what stood out from this year’s bull sales across the West, and…
Oct 30, 2026 · By Jared Patterson
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Kay’s Korner: Celebrating Rosemary Mucklow
I want this month to use my column to celebrate the life and work…
Oct 30, 2026 · By Steve Kay, WLJ columnist