This website uses cookies
Read our Privacy policy and Terms of use for more information.
Business & Markets
Cattle & Ag
Land & Water
Policy & Regulation
Food Security
Reporting on cattle, crops, markets and the people keeping rural America fed.
Sep 6, 2026
How USDA’s review of mandatory beef labeling could affect ranchers’ documentation requirements—and whether electronic ID tags enter the picture.
The White House has directed USDA to review whether mandatory country-of-origin labeling can return for beef.
Jul 26, 2026
Federal protections, state authority, and the tools used to manage wolves and livestock conflicts