NASDA urges interstate sales for state-inspected meats
Members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture are calling on the USDA to create an additional pathway allowing meat and poultry…
On The Cover
Five indicted in Agridime cattle fraud scheme
Five individuals tied to Fort Worth-based Agridime LLC have been federally indicted for their alleged roles in a $220 million nationwide fraud scheme involving cattle purchase contracts.
February 20, 2026 by Charles Wallace
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US signs trade deal with Taiwan
An agreement between the U.S. and Taiwan grants U.S. beef exports duty-free access to the Taiwan market, eliminating tariffs and reducing non-tariff barriers.
February 20, 2026 by Anna Miller Fortozo
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WA Fish and Wildlife saga deepens with claims of collusion
February 20, 2026 | Environment, News | Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
Two members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission are pushing back on newly surfaced allegations that they shunned government…
Cargill to close its WI ground beef plant
Cargill will close its ground beef processing plant in Milwaukee, WI, leaving 221 without jobs.
FDA authorizes Ivomec for screwworm control
February 13, 2026 | Health/Nutrition, News | WLJ
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an Emergency Use Authorization authorizing the use of Ivomec (ivermectin) injectable solution to treat New World…
SD governor vetoes bill that would ban lab-grown meat
Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) vetoed a bill Feb. 9 that would effectively ban lab-grown meat in South Dakota, but also suggested a moratorium on the products…
Market Wrap-Up: Wednesday, Feb. 25
Cattle futures closed higher despite the lack of direction in the cash trade.
Market Wrap-Up: Tuesday, Feb. 24
February 24, 2026 | Daily Market Wrap Up, Markets | Charles Wallace
Cattle futures closed on both sides of steady following yesterday’s triple-digit losses.
Market Wrap-Up: Monday, Feb. 23
“The live cattle complex ended the day lower, as traders are cautious not to be too supportive of the contracts…
Market Wrap-Up: Friday, February 20
February 20, 2026 | Daily Market Wrap Up, Markets | Anna Miller Fortozo
USDA released its latest Cattle on Feed report this afternoon, once again showing lower numbers from a year earlier.
Bayer settles Roundup cases for $7.3B
On Feb. 17, Bayer announced a proposed $7.3 billion class settlement to settle current and potential future cases in litigation…
NE bill would establish state dietary guidelines
The Real Food Act, introduced by Nebraskan state Sen. Tanya Storer (R-43), would establish state-level dietary guidelines.
CA high court will not hear groundwater case
February 20, 2026 | Environment, News | WLJ
The California Supreme Court will not review whether the 5th District Court of Appeals properly reversed a preliminary injunction against…
ND plant gains USDA inspection
1481 Meats confirmed it became a federally inspected slaughter facility on Jan. 1, according to a report in the Minot Daily News…
Idaho ground beef recalled for E. coli
CS Beef Packers LLC, a Kuna, ID, establishment, is recalling about 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O145,…
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Beef
ND plant gains USDA inspection
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
Idaho ground beef recalled for E. coli
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
Bill would allow more direct-to-consumer meat sales
February 20, 2026 | | South Dakota Searchlight
Meat Institute updates animal welfare standards
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
Community
Farm and ranch succession workshops offered
February 19, 2026 | | UNL Extension
NMSU to host NM Youth Ranch Management Camp
February 19, 2026 | | NMSU Extension
NDSU to host horse management webinar series
February 19, 2026 | | NDSU Extension
FFA advisers do more than teach … they inspire
February 19, 2026 | | Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union
Environment
CA high court will not hear groundwater case
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
$1.9B for livestock producers affected by weather
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
BLM launches Materials Access Program
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
Bill introduced to protect industry from NWS
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
Health/Nutrition
NE bill would establish state dietary guidelines
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
Anthrax confirmed in Idaho herd
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
CCA seeks producer traceability feedback
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
Meat Institute updates animal welfare standards
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
Livestock
Anthrax confirmed in Idaho herd
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
CCA seeks producer traceability feedback
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
Meat Institute updates animal welfare standards
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
The development of Oklahoma’s beef cow herd
February 20, 2026 | | Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Opinion
Logan’s Comments: Framework fresh air
February 20, 2026 | | Logan Ipsen
Resource Science: Science and management of wolves
February 20, 2026 | | Dr. Matthew Cronin, WLJ columnist
Guest Opinion: A tough farm economy demands action from Congress
February 20, 2026 | | Zippy Duvall, AFBF president
Kevin’s Comments: Early season strength
February 13, 2026 | | Kevin Murnin
Policy
Bayer settles Roundup cases for $7.3B
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
NE bill would establish state dietary guidelines
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
Bill introduced to protect industry from NWS
February 20, 2026 | | WLJ
CA grants protections to mountain lions
February 20, 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