Tri-State Livestock News

For many years, R-CALF USA has been a lone voice within the cattle and beef industries warning that unmanaged imports were dismantling the domestic beef supply chain’s competitive infrastructure. That imports are taking a serious toll on our domestic beef supply chain is now manifest. Import volumes hit an all-time record high in 2023 and new record highs have been made each year since.

Share this story People living in some parts of the world think the Nile is a 4,000-mile river in northeastern Africa, but to folks dwelling the western region of the United States, the only NILE to consider is a phenomenal agricultural and western lifestyle event which includes a PRCA rodeo, match bareback bronc riding, ranch rodeo finals, horse and cattle shows and educational events. The weeklong celebration will be held October 9-17 at the MetraPark in Billings with horses at the forefront.

August 27, 2026 – Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation President Todd Fornstrom commented on the presidential proclamation issued August 26 by President Trump that allows beef imports to increase by more than 660 million pounds – over a 90-day period. “This decision is disappointing. We urge the President to consider the impacts it will have on American consumers and American beef producers and reverse this decision.

Washington, D.C. August 27, 2026 – The U.S. Forest Service and the National Forest Foundation announced the launch of the National Forests and Grasslands Passport, a free digital experience designed to inspire visitors to discover more of America’s national forests and grasslands while earning commemorative digital badges along the way.

Don’t worry if your lawn is not totally green in a dry year. Chabella Guzman | courtesy photo msgv_robin_mulch A brown lawn is not always a dead lawn. During hot, dry weather, cool-season grasses can go dormant to conserve energy and water. The grass may lose its green color, but the crown and roots can remain alive. Instead of trying to keep every inch of lawn bright green all summer, consider allowing less-used areas to go dormant.

Students collect data from 2025 Lamb-a-Year lambs. University of Wyoming | courtesy photo LAY-0639-students_copy Laramie, Wyo. — Aug. 27, 2026 — The Wyoming Wool Initiative, in partnership with the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, is now accepting applications for its 2026-2027 Lamb-a-Year program. This flagship program offers UW students valuable industry experience and provides regional sheep producers with individualized lamb quality data.

American Farm Bureau sends letter to Trump, conducts economic study on imports Bozeman, Montana — Montana Farm Bureau Vice President Casey Mott has expressed frustration with President Trump’s announcement of importing an additional 300,000 metric tons of beef into the United States, tariff-free. “As a rancher I am extremely disappointed in President Trump’s proclamation to drop tariffs on imported beef.

Mark your calendars for AQHA Conventions scheduled through 2030. AQHA | courtesy photo Monday_Business_Meeting-02725 The American Quarter Horse Association announces dates for the 2027-30 AQHA Conventions, giving members the opportunity to plan ahead for the Association’s annual event. Members planning to attend the 2027 AQHA Convention should note the change in the schedule to Thursday-through-Sunday March 11-14 (there will no longer be meetings on Monday).

Steston Wright is back in rodeo action with wins in the bull riding and the saddle bronc. PRCA | courtesy photo Screenshot_26-8-2026_143637_www.prorodeo.com_ Stetson Wright found his feet in bull riding last week after returning from knee surgery, winning the Farm-City Pro Rodeo Aug. 12 in Hermiston, Ore. The 10-time PRCA World Champion returned to form in saddle bronc riding this weekend during the Canby (Ore.) Rodeo Aug. 18-22.

Eli Lord set a new record in the Andy James Arena of 3.1 seconds in the steer wrestling. PRCA | courtesy photo Screenshot_26-8-2026_14239_www.prorodeo.com_ GOODING, Idaho – Before he even backed into the timed-event box Thursday, Aug. 20, steer wrestler Eli Lord knew he needed to be fast just to catch a paycheck.