In major blow to Brazil, US suspends meat product imports
The decision came three months after a major scandal into allegations of bribed meat inspectors shook Brazil’s meat industry.
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UI research initiatives support animal agriculture
Agricultural research at the University of Idaho is disproportionately geared toward plant-based agr
Ranchers fume as ‘Rainbow Family’ set to camp on federal land in Oregon
Allowing thousands of make-shift campers on sensitive habitat doesn’t sit well with ranchers who must follow strict grazing rules.
Lawsuit seeks reassessment of predator control program
The suit says new studies have questioned whether killing predators protects livestock.
Agencies watch for first Western Washington wolfpack
Wildlife officials watching to see whether Western Washington has its first wolfpack
Cascade-Siskiyou litigation halted during Trump review
Three lawsuits over the expansion of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument have been halted while the Trump administration reviews the decision.
Cattlemen to urge Trump to reconsider monuments that impact grazing
Producers whose grazing operations have been impacted by monument designations are urged to call the California Cattlemen’s Association at (916) 444-0845.
Grazing can reduce wildfire damage
A study showed that livestock grazing can affect fire behavior metrics and can be an effective tool in wildfire suppression.
Oregon rivers see historically low counts of steelhead fish
ODFW says years of poor ocean conditions and drought have limited the steelhead’s food supply.
Cattle ranchers sue to return country-of-origin labeling
A March 2016 decision by the Department of Agriculture allowed imported meat to be sold as U.S. products, the lawsuit says.
Cattle thief gets suspended sentence, ordered to pay restitution
The Idaho judge in a case of cattle theft wasn’t buying any of the defendant’s claims of justification for stealing cattle in sentencing him to 12 years probation contingent upon full restitution.
WDFW pins calf kill on Sherman pack, not Profanity Peak
WDFW has blamed calf's death on the Sherman Pack, rather than the Profanity Peak pack