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By bridging the information gap between commercial ranchers and the packing plant, Capstone Beef earns top premiums — and the 2026 Certified Angus Beef Progressive Partner Award.

“Fed to the Wolves,” debuts Oct. 1, and its producers contend it reveals deep damage to agriculture and hunting in rural Minnesota and lack of action by state officials.

Following Douglas, Ariz., Santa Teresa, N.M., becomes the second southern crossing to restart trade with mandatory EID tracking and screwworm safeguards.

Varilek says the slowdown in slaughter tied to ICE raids has hurt producers leverage in the cash market and it has been reflected in northern bids.

Data-collection tools in commercial herds are paving the way for genetics tailored to specific climates, forage bases and management styles.

A tailored vaccination schedule and an established relationship with a veterinarian help producers prevent outbreaks and handle emergencies before they start.

Kansas Sens. Moran and Marshall call for Department of Homeland Security coordination after unannounced federal enforcement shakes farms, packing plants and rural communities near Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal.

After $2.5 million in state spending and years of non-lethal experiments, California ranchers say the wolf issue is no longer about money but about fear, loss of control and the right to protect their herds.