BLM won't back up claim rancher Cliven Bundy owes $1 million

(MCT) - Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy kept more than his cattle when he and his armed militia supporters from Oregon and elsewhere recently backed down the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

Sen. Judy Warnick's cattle tracking bill signed by governor

OLYMPIA - Thirteenth District Sen. Judy Warnick's Senate Bill 5733, a new law that allows increased flexibility for the cattle industry by implementing an electronic livestock transaction system, was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee recently.

Overreaching state negatively impacts beef industry

The beef industry creates more than 14,000 family-wage jobs in Washington state at 9,000 small and family-owned ranches and feedlots across all 39 counties, generating $3.6 billion in economic benefit. Ranching is a family tradition here; the average ranch has been in operation for 47 years, sustaining its local community for generations. Family ranches are the lifeblood of our industry. These families are thoughtful stewards of their land, tireless caretakers of their herds, and mainstays in their rural communities.

Herding cattle at the fair

MOSES LAKE — More than 80 head of cattle filled the barns at the Grant County Fairgrounds Tuesday and several 4-H youth tended to them hoping to win ribbons.

Some cattle producers upset over lawsuit

Pasco feedlot sues over labeling

Man arrested for killing cattle

Two heifers dead

MOSES LAKE — Samuel S. Hagy, 55, Moses Lake, was arrested at his home after allegedly shooting two heifers in his yard on Road K Northeast near Moses Lake Wednesday.

Cattle Producers to have two meetings in March

ODESSA – The Cattle Producers of Washington will have their monthly meeting in Omak on March 14.

State cattle industry split on court decision

Some hope Canadian border stays closed, others fear long-term damage

Cattle producers set Olympia date

MOSES LAKE - The Cattle Producers of Washington monthly general meeting will be held in Olympia on Feb. 8 to coincide with the CPW's legislative day.

Ag market May 6: Grains, Livestock mixed

Wheat for May was up 26.25 cents at $6.3225 a bushel; May corn rose 10 cents at $4.57 a bushel, May oats was off .75 cent at $3.9525 a bushel; while May soybeans gained 33 cents at $12.3475 a bushel. Beef mixed and pork lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Jun. live cattle was up .30 cent at $1.7697 a pound; May feeder cattle dropped 1.90 cents at $2.4140 a pound; while May lean hogs lost .25 cent at $.9217 a pound.

Dertings named GCCA Cattlemen of the Year

EPHRATA, WASH. – Will and Nicole Derting were recognized as the 2022 Grant County Cattlemen of the Year at the Grant County Cattlemen’s Association banquet in January...

Washington to kill member of 2nd wolf pack for predations

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington on Thursday authorized the killing of an endangered wolf in a second pack because of repeated attacks on cattle in the northeastern corner of the state.

Washington to kill member of 2nd wolf pack for predations

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington on Thursday authorized the killing of an endangered wolf in a second pack because of repeated attacks on cattle in the northeastern corner of the state.

'Kind of like big dogs'

Young people show off cattle in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Kelli Nelson is no stranger to showing animals. “I’ve been showing since I was about two years old,” the 17-year-old said as she leaned on a bleacher inside the Ardell Pavillion at the Grant County Fairgrounds. A native of Pendelton, Oregon, Nelson holds the lead of an eight-month-old buff-colored Charolais-cross steer she calls Sid. He’s been washed and groomed and his fur has been fluffed up, and he looks as good as a bovine will ever look in or out of a showing ring. “I usually show sheep and goats. This year is new with the whole steers and cattle,” she said. She scratches Sid behind one ear, and the steer drools slightly. “He did pretty well this morning, and he’s getting used to it,” Nelson said. “They’re kind of like big dogs.” ...

Washington kills 1 member of wolf pack preying on cattle

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has killed one of the three members of an endangered wolf pack in the northeastern corner of the state in an attempt to reduce the pack's attacks on cattle.

Washington kills 1 member of wolf pack preying on cattle

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has killed one of the three members of an endangered wolf pack in the northeastern corner of the state in an attempt to reduce the pack's attacks on cattle.

Lease signed for new Cattle Producers' slaughter house

MOSES LAKE – A new slaughter house will likely be on everyone's mind when the Cattle Producers of Washington has its monthly general meeting here on April 11.

Cattle producers set Olympia date

MOSES LAKE – The Cattle Producers of Washington monthly general meeting will be held in Olympia on Feb. 8 to coincide with the CPW's legislative day.

Cattle Producers to meet June 13

REARDAN – The Cattle Producers of Washington's monthly general meeting will be held here on Wednesday, June 13.

State OKs Moses Lake livestock sales market

Owners Campbell, Maiers anticipate facility opening in fall