July 31, 2026
USFWS Updates Two ESA Regulations
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) published two rules amending the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that will significantly impact the way species are managed. Both are final and will become effective August 20. The first rule amends section 4(d), eliminating ...
July 30, 2026
Grazing Tour Planned In Southwest Kansas
The Kansas Soil Health Alliance, along with No-Till on the Plains, Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition and American Farmland Trust, has planned a grazing tour August 11-12 in southwest Kansas. The two-day bus tour will visit Lohrding 3 Bar Ranch, Lazy KT Ranch and Wiltse Family Far...
July 29, 2026
NCBA Launches New Succession Planning Resource
NCBA has launched a new resource to help families better navigate the succession planning process. The online learning module guides families through the transition steps and helps them create a plan tailored to their operation. “I’ve been through transition discussions with...
July 28, 2026
KLF Awards Legacy Scholarships
Kansas State University students Emma Aufdemberge of Leavenworth and Aubree Vering of Marysville each have been awarded $1,500 Doug Laue Memorial Scholarships through the Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLF). Aufdemberge is the daughter of Mark and Katie Aufdemberge. Vering is th...
July 27, 2026
USDA Announces Phased Reopening Of Southern Ports To Live Cattle
USDA announced Friday (7/24) night that starting August 24, the port of entry at Douglas, AZ, will be reopened for live cattle imports from Mexico. Every animal entering the U.S. will undergo a full USDA inspection to ensure it is free of any signs of New World screwworm (NWS)...