sheep

In this week's PNWAg.net Op-Ed, Bill Bullard asks for our U.S. cattle and sheep industries, do you want free markets or competitive markets?

This new sheep genome map could change the game for livestock breeders—tailoring traits like digestion and muscle growth with precision.

From the heart of Oregon to the grand stage of the Winter Olympics, there's a local twist in Team USA’s uniforms that you won’t want to miss.

Leaders and staff from the American Sheep Industry Association met last week with a top U.S. Department of Agriculture official to urge the inclusion of wool under the new Farmer Bridge Assistance program.

Organizers say the 2025 Lamb Jam Tour visited Denver on August 20 and was a great success

Things are changing as producers raise their lambs and sheep for the market.  Peter Orwick, executive director of the American Sheep Industry Association, said changes are taking place on the consumer side and what they’re looking for when purchasing lamb.  It seems...

Sheep producers from across the United States will be in Roseburg, OR this weekend for the 2025 U.S. Sheep Shearing Championships.  Preliminary events will kick off Friday June 6th at 11 a.m. in the River Arena at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.  Partici...

The American Sheep Industry Association prepares an annual market report for the American Lamb Board that summarizes key statistics and trends in the sheep industry.  Among the report highlights, the industry saw an increase in inventory.  ...

According to NASS, sheep and lambs inventory dipped 1% across the Northwest year-over-year.     As of January 1st sheep and lambs inventory in Idaho was estimated at 235,000 head, unchanged from 2024.  Inventory of sheep and lambs in Oregon was 150,000 head, down 3% year-over year.  Washington, sheep and ...

The American Lamb Board’s 2025 program includes workshops and summits aimed at equipping sheep producers with the necessary tools and resources to profitably grow their operations.  They’re encouraging producers to begin planning their year by discovering more about several upcoming opportunities, including six targeted grazing workshops on the 2025 schedule.   The rap...