Grazing permits and public lands are essential to the operation of the countless ranches that stretch across the western U.S.

Efforts to clean a mining site in southwest Colorado has led to a burnt-orange colored river making its way across the Four Corners area.

A panel of four Arizona industry professionals discussed the prevalent issue of drought on Monday, July 27, at the Ag Media Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. While other western states are dealing with extreme drought, Arizona’s proactive approach has prevented them from joining the crisis.

The search has begun for the new National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) chief executive officer. The NCBA leaders and executive committee are working to create a search committee for the new CEO and uphold the expectations of cattle producers across the nation.

Sustaining a cattle ranch on less than 10 inches of rain is near impossible. Cattle producers across the nation have faced this dilemma and the difficult decisions that quickly follow. Simple water conservation practices can help when those tough years and tough decisions arise – whether it’s planting perennial or annual grasses, accounting for every drop of water or bulldozing ponds.

Advocates for the recently passed Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) say the agreement allows the beef industry to grow in strides across the globe. The purpose of the TPA is to ensure Congress will not amend a trade agreement after it is completed – only an up-and-down vote is able to approve the deal.

After six years as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO, Forrest Roberts has recently resigned – effective July 31.

Say goodbye to over-the-counter cattle antibiotics. Starting December 2016, all antibiotic drugs will be under the guidance of a veterinarian. A recent webinar sponsored by Zoetis invited members of the industry and veterinarians to discuss what ranchers can do now to get ready for the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD).

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is attempting to expand its jurisdiction with a new addition to the Clean Water Act. It has sparked a controversy across the country’s terrain because of its potential effect on public and private lands.

FOX News, NBC and CNN reported “a taste of the Old West” and an “old-fashioned cattle drive” after a rancher and a couple cowboys braved a record-breaking Texas flood to save a herd of cattle.