The future of the USMCA hangs in the balance, with Idaho's cattle industry keeping a close watch on its potential extension and the impact on local farms and processing facilities.
Many in the livestock sector are not happy with the Administration. Recently, President Trump told reporters on Air Force One that the U.S. would look at purchasing beef from Argentina
The 2026 Idaho Legislative session starts January 12th in Boise. While that date may seem a ways off, the Idaho Cattle Association is already looking at the topics that may come before state lawmakers.
While 2025 has been a challenge for a variety of Northwest farmers and producers, one sector that has enjoyed more wins than losses this year is ranching.
This has summer hasn’t been hotter than normal, but it has been dryer than normal. And that means a lot of the forage across the three states has dried out.
Cameron Mulrony, the Executive Vice President of the Idaho Cattle Association says despite challenges, now is a good time to be in the cattle industry.
“Consumers are optimistic," he said. "You know, our markets look good. We have good d...
While things are good in the livestock sector right now, most producers will tell you it can still get better. Cameron Mulrony, Executive Vice President of the Idaho Cattle Association, said one area that’s improved for producers as of recent, is feed prices, which he noted has dipped from the $300 per ton operators were paying just a few years ago.
“Part ...
As the Northwest population continues to grow, many of those relocating to the region may not be familiar with the agriculture history for each state. Cameron Mulrony, Executive Vice President of the Idaho Cattle Association, says as the population grows, and the politics change.
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