FDA approves topical spray to prevent, treat NWS
The Food and Drug Administration on March 10 issued an Emergency Use Authorization for F10 Antiseptic Wound Spray with Insecticide…
On The Cover
Beef drives record meat sales growth
The U.S. meat department delivered another strong year in 2025, reaching record sales and reinforcing beef’s dominant role in consumer purchasing.
March 13, 2026 by Charles Wallace
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Schumer bill targets meatpacking concentration
Legislation introduced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and several Democratic colleagues seeks to dramatically reshape the U.S. meatpacking sector, arguing that increased competition is necessary to lower grocery prices and restore bargaining power for farmers and ranchers.
March 13, 2026 by Charles Wallace
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An update on seasonal beef demand
March 13, 2026 | Beef, News | Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Wholesale beef prices have moved higher thus far in 2026, reflecting both strong beef demand and typical seasonal patterns.
MO bill to create agriculture education program gets unanimous support
Hoping to grow the next generation of farmers, the Missouri House unanimously approved a bill March 2 to create an optional agriculture…
Market Wrap-Up: Tuesday, Mar. 17
March 17, 2026 | Daily Market Wrap Up, Markets | Charles Wallace
Like a bit of St. Patrick’s Day luck, cattle futures closed higher even without any fresh fundamental developments driving the…
Market Wrap-Up: Monday, March 16
March 16, 2026 | Daily Market Wrap Up, Markets | Anna Miller Fortozo
The market climbed higher today, despite the ongoing JBS beef plant strike in Colorado.
Market Wrap-Up: Friday, March 13
March 13, 2026 | Daily Market Wrap Up, Markets | Anna Miller Fortozo
The cattle market closed mixed heading into the weekend, with trading hesitant ahead of the anticipated JBS strike beginning Monday.
Idaho removes wolves to boost elk numbers
March 13, 2026 | Environment, News | WLJ
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game removed three wolves from Unit 4 in the Panhandle elk zone during targeted management actions…
Three arrested in livestock fraud, theft cases
March 13, 2026 | News | WLJ
Authorities in Texas, Missouri and California recently arrested three individuals in separate cases involving livestock theft and agricultural fraud.
CBD seeks stronger CO wolf regulations
The Center for Biological Diversity on March 9 submitted a formal rulemaking petition to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, seeking…
Beyond drops ‘Meat’ amid market shift
March 13, 2026 | News | WLJ
Beyond Meat is dropping the word “Meat” from its brand name as the company broadens its focus beyond plant-based burgers…
Contract signed for NWS production facility
USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 9 a construction contract with Mortenson Construction to build a…
US, Mexico launch USMCA review
On March 5, U.S Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced the first round of…
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Beef
EU limits labels on plant-based food
March 13, 2026 | | WLJ
Strike at Colorado JBS plant set for March 16
March 13, 2026 | | WLJ
SD governor signs lab-grown meat moratorium
March 13, 2026 | | Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight
Beef drives record meat sales growth
March 13, 2026 | | Charles Wallace
Community
Westphal inducted into Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame
March 12, 2026 | | Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame
California Ag Leadership Program continues to cultivate future leaders
March 12, 2026 | | Farm Credit
MO bill to create agriculture education program gets unanimous support
March 12, 2026 | | Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
March PRCA world standings
March 6, 2026 | | WLJ
Environment
Idaho removes wolves to boost elk numbers
March 13, 2026 | | WLJ
CBD seeks stronger CO wolf regulations
March 13, 2026 | | WLJ
Contract signed for NWS production facility
March 13, 2026 | | WLJ
CPW Commission advances fur-ban petition
March 13, 2026 | | WLJ
Health/Nutrition
Contract signed for NWS production facility
March 13, 2026 | | WLJ
FDA approves topical spray to prevent, treat NWS
March 13, 2026 | | WLJ
ND feedlot under investigation
March 13, 2026 | | WLJ
Study examines practicality of methane-reducing seaweed for grazing cattle
March 13, 2026 | | UC ANR
Livestock
ND feedlot under investigation
March 13, 2026 | | WLJ
CDFW releases wolf compensation details
March 13, 2026 | | WLJ
Seasonal supply squeeze drives sheep and goat prices higher
March 13, 2026 | | Texas A&M AgriLife
Genetic selection can help producers advance their operation
March 12, 2026 | | K-State Research and Extension
Opinion
Logan’s Comments: Fear-driven markets
March 13, 2026 | | Logan Ipsen
Dittmer’s Take: More beef for more money
March 13, 2026 | | Steve Dittmer, WLJ columnist
Guest Opinion: How to give back while cutting your tax bill
March 13, 2026 | | Rod Mauszycki, DTN tax columnist
Logan’s Comments: Apex problems
March 6, 2026 | | Logan Ipsen
Policy
CBD seeks stronger CO wolf regulations
March 13, 2026 | | WLJ
Contract signed for NWS production facility
March 13, 2026 | | WLJ
US, Mexico launch USMCA review
March 13, 2026 | | WLJ
FDA approves topical spray to prevent, treat NWS
March 13, 2026 | | WLJ
Viewpoint
The Viewpoint with Brian Earnest
February 13, 2026 | | Charles Wallace
The Viewpoint with Greg Ruehle
February 6, 2026 | | Anna Miller Fortozo
The Viewpoint with Blake Albers
January 30, 2026 | | Charles Wallace
The Viewpoint with Tanner Dye
January 9, 2026 | | Anna Miller Fortozo