Idaho Cattle Association

The Idaho Foodbank says the need for hunger relief statewide is greater now than ever before.

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.

Following the success of last year’s effort, the Idaho Cattle Association’s Heifer of the Year contest has returned for 2025.

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.

The Idaho Cattle Association is now accepting donations for their Wildfire Relief Fund, benefiting beef cattle producers affected by fires across the state during 2025.

On Friday, the University of Idaho released the finalized results of its 10-year study looking into the impacts of grazing on greater sage grouse populations.  The study concluded that cattle grazing does not negatively impact greater sage grouse and can only benefit the species through building robust habitat, increasing forage, and reducing invasive grasses that lead to catastrophic wildfires.  

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 ...