Ranchers

Ranchers in northern Mexico are preparing to resume cattle exports to the U.S. as a yearlong export ban concludes. This resumption of sales will occur under tight controls implemented due to ongoing risks associated with screwworm.

Oregon's active wildfire season is forcing ranchers to evacuate their cattle as critical areas burn. The fires threaten the livelihoods of ranchers dependent on cattle.

The Trump administration ordered border wall contractors to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico. Ranchers claimed that pumping groundwater for concrete threatened their livestock.

The Trump administration has ordered contractors building a border wall to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers expressed concerns that groundwater pumping could endanger their livestock.

The Trump administration ordered contractors constructing a border wall to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers raised concerns that groundwater extraction for concrete could harm their livestock.

Wildfires in Colorado are forcing ranchers to triage their herds, adding stress to an already struggling industry. Ranchers are facing multiple challenges as they try to stay ahead of the flames.

California ranchers are experiencing conflicts with wolves preying on their livestock and are seeking permission to use pepper balls for defense. Republican lawmakers are opposing what they describe as overly restrictive state laws regarding protected species.

The USDA has rebuked Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller for his comments on screwworms, which could hinder efforts to prevent the parasite's establishment in Texas. Miller suggested ranchers might avoid reporting cases due to quarantine restrictions.

The return of the flesh-eating screwworm fly in Texas has ranchers and government agencies working to contain a potential threat to the U.S. cattle industry, which is valued at $113 billion. The infestation could impact livestock, beef supply, and the broader economy.