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Susanville tribal businesses seek emergency court relief, warn of permanent closure
Businesses owned by the Susanville Indian Rancheria asked a federal judge Oct. 30 to lift government contracting suspensions, warning that continued exclusion from federal work could force them to close permanently. ATI Government Solutions and affiliated plaintiffs are seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the Small Business Administration in the U.S. District […]
A rancher found an innovative business plan. Then regulators pounced.
A cattle-sharing arrangement shouldn’t be treated like a Wall Street investment.
A Montana rancher voted for Trump. But now he's had enough
MISSOULA, Montana – Wally Congdon is done with Donald Trump.
Susanville tribal businesses sue SBA, alleging suspensions cost nearly $130M in contracts
Businesses owned by the Susanville Indian Rancheria sued the Small Business Administration on Oct. 22, accusing the agency of a “brazen abuse of government power” that cost them nearly $130 million in federal contracts and cut off revenue supporting the Northern California tribe. The tribe’s ATI Government Solutions LLC federal contracting business, along with six […]
Across Farm Country, Economic Discontent Strains Republican Coalition
Farmers and ranchers have supported President Trump for a decade. But the war in Iran, tariffs and other administration policies have soured some on the G.O.P.
Trump Wants to Let Ranchers Shoot Wolves. Science Suggests That’s the Wrong Fix.
The move was meant to appeal to ranchers but the industry’s response was muted.
Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Three More Titles
Monster Rancher, Metal Slug & Kururin
Nintendo Switch Online adds three new GBA games in October 2026 update
Nintendo Switch Online just added three new GBA games as part of a new October 2026 update. The lineup includes Kururin Paradise, Metal Slug Advance, and Monster Rancher. All of these can be found in the Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics app right now on Switch 2 and Switch. Note that a membership in the Expansion Pack tier of...
Produced water forum brings science, questions to Iraan
More than 50 residents, ranchers, elected officials, industry representatives and water stakeholders gathered at the Iraan Civic Center Friday, Oct. 2, for a first-of-its-kind local discussion centered on whether highly saline produced water from Permian Basin oil and gas operations could one day be treated and beneficially reused. Hosted by Friends of the Pecos River and the Texas Produced Water Consortium, the forum ran from 9:30 a.m. to noon and included presentations, refreshments and an extended public question-and-answer session.
Central Oregon farmers, ranchers to learn from visiting business school
Three Central Oregon producers will attend a nationally recognized business management school for farmers and ranchers, which will visit Bend during the last week of October. High Desert Food and […]
WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns with Ricketts in Nebraska, where ranchers have beef with his import plan
Trump heads to Nebraska on Monday, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchers
President Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska on Monday alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts.
Trump heads to Nebraska on Monday, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchers
President Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska on Monday alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts | News-Talk 1380 WAOK
USDA Expands Regenerative Pilot Funding Soil Health Conservation
Farmers and ranchers can apply through local Natural Resources Conservation Service offices using their state’s fiscal 2027 ranking deadlines.
Smart ranch tech cuts costs, boosts cattle health
Virtual fencing and monitoring systems can save ranchers in terms of time, money and labor.
Bentz responds to high diesel concerns, backs Trump on Iran
Oregon's average diesel price has reached a record $6.87 a gallon, according to AAA, while gas prices dipped slightly across Central Oregon. Rep. Cliff Bentz says ranchers are worried but
Trump administration starts building border wall in Big Bend region of Texas, despite heavy opposition from landowners, businesses and ranchers
“We will continue to fight for this land no matter what the outcome is. We will continue fighting to the end.”
He ousted an incumbent. Now, Nate Sheets looks toward the general election.
Businessman Nate Sheets defeated incumbent Republican Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in the primary. He now takes on organizer and rancher Clayton Tucker. Lone Star Politics speaks with him about his “Texas first” trade policy, bringing higher quality food to Texas schools, and his response to accusations from his opponent that he’s farmer.
Learn More About Soil Health with SDSU Extension Webinar Series
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will host a series of webinars for farmers and ranchers interested in learning more about soil health....
CAA: Soil Health Field Day continues Yampa Valley’s agricultural legacy
The Routt County Conservation District (RCCD) on July 25 hosted the 2026 Soil Health & Adaptive Grazing Field Day in North Routt. Fernando Falomir, a fifth-generation rancher from Chihuahua, Mexico, led the workshop. The event...
What can the Texas Ag Commissioner do about data centers and flock cameras? We ask the Democratic candidate
Organizer and rancher Clayton Tucker is running against beekeeper and businessman Nate Sheets to be the Texas Commissioner of Agriculture in November. Lone Star Politics talks to him about his quest to take on data center and flock camera companies and what exactly the Ag commissioner can do about those issues.
Ranchers reeling from President Trump beef price initiatives
Cattle ranchers say let the market sort out beef prices, stop singling them out over affordability
Trump moves to allow ranchers and hunters to kill gray wolves
The president ordered his administration to lift Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves, again wading into a fraught debate between ranchers and conservationists.
President Trump puts Colorado farmers and ranchers first
By Brooke L. Rollins Ever since Colorado was admitted to the union 150 years ago this month, farmers and ranchers across the state have kept our nation’s food supply secure and our freedom alive. From cattle ranchers on the eastern plains to specialty crop producers on the Western Slope, Colorado is home to more than 36,000 farms spread across more than 30 million acres. Last week, I saw the tremendous effect of agriculture in the Centennial State firsthand as, along with U.S. […]
USTR's Greer huddles with House Republicans amid Trump trade spats
Trump's plan to lower tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported beef caused an uproar among cattle ranchers.
Trump promises action to help local beef processing
President Donald Trump says he is taking steps to help farmers and ranchers process their own food.
Texas ranchers voice concerns with Trump's beef import plan
President Trump announced that the U.S. will allow imports of up to 300,000 tons of ground beef without out-of-quota tariffs.
In this red state, cattle ranchers are fuming. They blame Trump.
Some cattle ranchers in Montana are sounding off on President Trump's decision to import 300K metric tons of foreign beef.
Trump’s plan to import ground beef sparks backlash from ranchers, Republicans
Trump announced the plan last week, saying his administration has been promised the beef will be sold at 25% below current market prices
Trump’s plan to import ground beef sparks backlash from ranchers, Republicans
Trump announced the plan last week, saying his administration has been promised the beef will be sold at 25% below current market prices
Cattle ranchers say Trump's push to lower beef prices hurts farmers
On Friday, Trump said the US would allow up to 300,000 metric tons of beef to be imported with no out-of-quota tariff over the next 90 days.
Trump’s foreign beef push to cut grocery costs sparks GOP revolt from ranching country
President Donald Trump's tariff-free beef import plan faces GOP resistance as Republican lawmakers warn it undercuts ranchers rebuilding the cattle herd.
Free business skills training offered to farmers, ranchers and food vendors
Business Launchpad accepting applications for the free nine-week training until Sept. 1
GTA 6 Leaked Gameplay Shows Off Chaos in a Knockoff Ranchero
New footage of Grand Theft Auto VI has leaked ahead of its big Netflix reveal, showing off minor but impactful gameplay tweaks.
Farmers and ranchers win on NIETC cancellation
The Department of Energy rolled into Lamar last week and Office of Electricity Assistant Secretary Katie Jereza stood in her neat, green suit in front of a room filled with farmers, ranchers and landowners. The crowd was filled with straw cowboy hats, sweat-stained ball caps, tee shirts and button-down chambray shirts that had seen more […]
Lancaster County public sales: Aug. 14, 2026
Martin & Rutt Auctioneers LLC, of New Holland, conducted a public auction of real estate Aug. 4 for Joan N. Miller at 424 Haymarket Lane, Lititz. A two-bedroom rancher with
You vs you: The other side of when you almost decide not to go
Discover how taking action and increasing your luck surface area can transform your farm business and open doors to new opportunities.
Unearthed paper exposes Dem House hopeful's 'insane' proposal for meeting climate goals
Manny Rutinel's resurfaced paper argued governments should incentivize ranchers to transition to plant-based farming in Colorado's top cattle district.
Healthcare costs have more than doubled for many farmers this year, on top of soaring expenses
When Congress allowed Affordable Care Act tax credits to lapse, healthcare premiums spiked for millions of Americans — especially self-employed farmers and ranchers. That added cost is multiplying the stress on their already stretched balance sheets.
Public invited to free Weaverville health and wellness fair
A free health and wellness fair will be held in Weaverville at the Redding Rancheria Trinity Health Center on Wednesday, July 29.
Healthcare costs have more than doubled for many farmers this year, on top of soaring expenses
When Congress allowed Affordable Care Act tax credits to lapse, healthcare premiums spiked for millions of Americans — especially self-employed farmers and ranchers. That added cost is multiplying the stress on their already stretched balance sheets.
Colorado Commission prioritizes feelings over science
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted Thursday and prioritized feelings over science-based management. Meanwhile, Rancher X is the beneficiary of those feelings-driven decisions. Well played, governor. The newest appointees to the CPW Commission are...
Colorado Commission prioritizes feelings over science
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted Thursday and prioritized feelings over science-based management. Meanwhile, Rancher X is the beneficiary of those feelings-driven decisions. Well played, Governor. The newest appointees to the CPW Commission are just the parting gift you had in mind for rural Colorado. The Commission voted Thursday 6-5 to reject CPW staff […]
Colorado Commission prioritizes feelings over science
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted Thursday and prioritized feelings over science-based management. Meanwhile, Rancher X is the beneficiary of those feelings-driven decisions. Well played, Governor. The newest appointees to the CPW Commission are just the parting gift you had in mind for rural Colorado. The Commission voted Thursday 6-5 to reject CPW staff […]
Larry Rhoden: Rancher, welder and three-decade politician makes his case to earn SD's trust
South Dakota's governor reflects on his ranching roots and three decades in politics ahead of the Republican runoff.
I've studied human nature. It's true 'If mama ain't happy ...'
We can all learn from "front porch" wisdom from Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. They're often supported by scientific investigation.
Small Business Administration to help USDA sort 'lawfare' reports
John Rich says he’ll publicize cases of farmers being ‘shoved around’ The Small Business Administration agreed to help the USDA investigate complaints from farmers and ranchers who allege being victimized […]
SBA, USDA Sign MOU to Combat Lawfare Against Farmers, Ranchers, and Small Businesses
New Partnership Gives Producers a Direct Line to Report Costly Regulations and Advance Lasting ReformWASHINGTON, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to combat lawfare targeting farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and small businesses. The agreement gives America’s producers a direct line to report the regulations and rules driving up costs and impacting pro
Trump will welcome farmers and ranchers to White House dinner to celebrate trade, tax wins
President Trump hosts farmers and ranchers at a Rose Garden dinner to spotlight trade wins, tax cuts and expanded market access for agriculture.
Family farmers squeezed by high costs, uncertainty
McBee Farm & Cattle Company rancher Steven McBee Jr. discusses how large monopolies and rising input costs are leading to challenges for family farms on ‘The Bottom Line.’
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Texas ag commissioner contacts White House over USDA screwworm handling
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller criticized the USDA’s response to the New World screwworm on this week’s edition of East Texas Politics on East Texas Now with Blake Holland. Smith County Pct. 3 Commissioner J. Scott Herod, a cattle rancher and owner of Cut Beef in Tyler, also appeared on the program. Plus, State Rep. Cody Harris talks data center water usage.
Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
Screwworms are on their way to becoming a billion-dollar international problem but can be contained if ranchers are vigilant, watch their herds and other wildlife, and quickly treat any infestations, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said.
Hiltzik: The Diabetes Association crosses a line
The tally from Trumpian attacks on science now includes billions of dollars in damage to farmers and ranchers and assaults on scientists' freedom of speech.
What screwworm means for your beef prices
The screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite and longtime foe of American ranchers, is back in US cattle after decades.
Spruce Pine restaurant linked to foodborne illness cases remains open: health officials
The Toe River Health District says five confirmed Salmonella cases have been linked to El Ranchero on Locust Street in Spruce Pine.
Screwworm Flies Add to Cattle Ranchers’ Woes
Some Texans fear “the nightmares and the horrors” of a potential screwworm outbreak. Elsewhere, not enough grass to feed cattle sends them to market earlier.
Wilton Rancheria expands Sacramento stadium project to $450M sports and entertainment venue
Wilton Rancheria and Sacramento Republic FC plan a $450 million, 20,000-seat stadium in downtown Sacramento, expanding the tribe’s investment in sports, entertainment and real estate development.
Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it's not that simple
It’s never been so expensive for Americans to buy a steak or hamburger, but cutting those costs requires ranchers to raise more cattle, and that’s not an easy ask.
Texas saw a $50B future in clean energy. Then the political winds shifted.
Clean energy brought income to ranchers and to counties buffeted by boom-and-bust oil cycles. Federal policy changes threaten that momentum.
Sky River's Five-Story Parking Garage Opens, Advancing Entertainment and Tribal Development in Elk Grove
Sky River Casino has now opened its new five‑story parking structure, an investment that strengthens Wilton Rancheria’s long‑term economic development strategy that is firmly rooted in the Tribe’s resilience and vision for future generations. Featuring 1,600 parking stalls across 681,263 square feet, the structure seamlessly connects with the recently expanded 20,000‑square‑foot gaming floor through an […]
Congress needs to protect 340B for rural Colorado
By Rod Pelton A lot of politicians talk about understanding what life is like for our rural communities, but not many really do. I’m a third-generation Cheyenne County farmer and rancher; I grew up on the eastern plains of Colorado, raised my family here, and as such am deeply committed to our state’s agricultural communities. I […]
Desert Double at Phoenix: Lead Keeps Changing Down the Stretch; Palou Wrecks
The INDYCAR circuit hits Phoenix Raceway with the Good Ranchers 250 on Saturday. Here are live updates from the desert showdown!
Redding Rancheria gives first tour of $222M tribal health village near Win-River Casino
Construction is underway on a major new health care and wellness campus for the Redding Rancheria, a project tribal leaders say will become the largest tribal h
Placer County-sponsored resolution seeks federal funding to support farmer mental health
A major push to support farmer and rancher mental health is now front and center for the National Association of Counties.
Colorado is turning its back on agriculture
Colorado’s farmers and ranchers already face significant challenges, including volatile commodity prices, rising input costs, labor shortages and unpredictable weather. They should not also have to contend with a state legislature that increasingly seeks to regulate how they protect crops and livestock. Yet that is precisely what Senate Bills 26-062 and 26-065 represent: a top-down […]
American cowboy legend Chad Berger discusses challenges of the cattle business
Chad Berger, owner of Chad Berger Bucking Bulls, discusses the changing American cattle business, highlighting rising steer prices, decreasing cattle numbers due to land development and an aging rancher population.
UW’s Seidel Named to DOE’s 21-Member Office of Science Advisory Commit
While a rancher may not be thinking about Einstein’s theory of relativity when using GPS to guide his tractor through a field or the proud owner of a new iPhone may not dwell over quantum mechanics, U
Central Nebraska to host Ag Health and Safety Day Feb. 3
An agricultural health and safety event will take place Feb. 3 at the Dayspring Bank Event Center in Gothenburg, offering farmers and ranchers a comprehensive look at industry safety beyond traditional approaches.
Lancaster County public sales: Jan. 30, 2026
Martin & Rutt Auctioneers LLC, of New Holland, conducted a public auction of real estate Jan. 21 at 181 Eastbrook Road, Smoketown. A three-bedroom brick rancher with one-car garage on
'It's not about party for me': Dem rancher Russell Cleveland rejects identity politics, PAC money, celebrity endorsements
"It's not about party for me. I think that's how I can represent both Republicans and the Democratic side," — Democratic candidate Russell Cleveland.
Trump joins Dems’ assault on rural Colorado
Ruling Colorado Democrats have assaulted rural Colorado for the past seven years under Gov. Jared Polis and the Democratic socialists who drive their massive legislative majorities. They are destroying mining and oil-and-gas jobs while imposing wolves on Colorado ranchers and communities. The First Gentleman tried to appoint a blatantly anti-livestock production activist onto the state veterinary […]
Aren't Oregon's farmers, ranchers and stewards 'Oregon business'?
Both Gov. Kotek's Oregon Prosperity Roadmap and the Oregon Business Plan have elicited fanfare and criticism. As the director of an organization whose members’ livelihoods are tied to businesses inside and outside our urban growth boundaries, I am concerned that these roadmaps emphasize industrial and tech development, calling to pave over our farms, forests, and watersheds.
A big campaign finance change, residency questions and more Nevada political news as 2025 ends
In today’s edition of Indy Elections, a Hiko rancher who lives in Summerlin, candidates flip-flopping on running and an exclusive endorsement.
Redding Rancheria Tribal Health announces new Public Health Advisory Board member
The Redding Rancheria Tribal Health System has announced the appointment of a new Public Health Advisory Board member.The new member is Dr. Paul Davis, bringing