Western Livestock Journal

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For over a century, Western Livestock Journal has reported on the issues shaping the livestock industry and the people who make it work.

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In his latest comments, Logan Ipsen discusses Oregon's Initiative Petition 28 and why he believes its supporters are playing the long game. Read his full column at https://t.co/yYfVLac5wY.

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U.S. Supreme Court decline to hear a wetlands case tied to the definition of WOTUS, leaving lower court rulings in place. Read more at https://t.co/9FA5qCy4p1.

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Environmental groups file suit against the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a Montana logging project. Get the details at https://t.co/W9SDkgBDVV.

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Petitioners for Oregon IP 28, to expand animal cruelty laws and criminalize injuring, breeding or killing animals, surpass the required 117,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot. https://t.co/e0gbXcfjuG

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Western Watersheds Project and WildEarth Guardians sue the USFWS, seeking ESA protections for the pygmy rabbit. https://t.co/Don02L1Fck

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USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirms the detection of a New World screwworm case in South Texas. Get the details at https://t.co/WkklZXZzut.

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Wednesday Markets: Concerns over New World screwworm continue to negatively impact cattle futures. https://t.co/EaOdk1W8BW

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Beef variety meat exports reached a new monthly value record in March, helping support strong per-head export value despite lower overall beef exports.

Read more in this week's USMEF export update at https://t.co/wydGmTFWrc.

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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is rolling out a new tool designed to analyze sage grouse populations. https://t.co/PZw4n28PTV

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Wildfires started by dry lightning and fueled by drought conditions in Meade and Clark counties in southwest Kansas burned over 120,000 acres in mid-May. https://t.co/HMWkAu2707

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Two public land access groups file lawsuit challenging Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ position that corner crossing is “unlawful” in Montana. https://t.co/1OvoCKtXgh

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The CME Group is resetting price limits for live cattle and feeder cattle contracts beginning June 1. Learn more at https://t.co/vjRA6DGYmp.

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A North Dakota feedlot owner is disputing allegations tied to cattle carcass disposal on his operation, arguing the controversy stems from misconduct by a former employee. Get the details at https://t.co/7t7Bb6TuAK.

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In his latest comments, Logan discusses why beef is drawing increased political attention as grilling season gets underway. https://t.co/9lLR9vuX7U

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The DOJ has reached a proposed settlement with Agri Stats over allegations of unlawful information sharing among competing meat processors. https://t.co/PISW8W2IXM

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Washington will permit the killing of a single gray wolf in the state’s northeastern corner following three suspected attacks on livestock. Learn more at https://t.co/xI7qIOwFem.

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On May 20, more than 1,700 workers at Cargill Meat Solutions in Fort Morgan, CO, were locked out following unresolved negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement. https://t.co/uNeVRMfUPL

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Weekly Market Wrap-Up: During the Memorial Day-shortened trading week, futures traded mostly sideways and cash trade sales were limited. https://t.co/RfCJwfS4zX