Western Ag Reporter

06/17/2026

Field Editor, Jake Pickering gave his perspective on a historic 2025-2026 sale run in the Northwest ➡️ https://bit.ly/Pickering2026

06/16/2026

There is a lot in this picture. It’s the end of the day and Grant is done with chores. He just wants to spend some extra time with the calves but has to sit because his legs are tired.
I’m sticking close in case he needs help up since his Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is progressing and he can’t just stand from a sitting position anymore. I ask if he wants help but he says no and crawls to the fence to pull himself up.
We’ll keep going and Grant will always have a place in everything we do but it is hard on the heart.
Duchenne sucks help us find a cure by donating to our Calves to Cure DMD all class cattle sale September 17 at BLS.
www.CureDuchenne.org/calvestocure for sale info. Please share.
Billings Livestock & Public Auction Yards
KGHL
Western Ag Reporter
Rocky Mountain Propane
406 Precision
MH Equipment & Truck Repair
Cowboy Meat Company
Stockman Bank
CureDuchenne

06/15/2026

The inaugural Greycliff Fiber Festival is set for July 18-19, with over 50 vendors expected. Learn more about the event ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ouYQfY
Greycliff Fiber Fest

The first Greycliff Fiber Festival will take place July 18-19 in Greycliff, Montana.

06/15/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞! Unique brand for all positions on horses and cattle. The owner is willing to accept partial trade for hunting rights on the right property. Call Tom to make an offer: (406)788-4446.

06/13/2026

Ingenuity and creativity are at the core of how the Mayorgas are propelling Montana Better Beef into the future. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SE3D2v
Montana Farm Bureau Federation

The only news a busy rancher has time to read.

06/11/2026

After a busy year, Field Editor, Alan Sears sat down and penciled out the data from his sales across Colorado, Kansas, Wyoming, and Nebraska. For detailed breakdowns of lots sold and average comparisons across four years, click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/SearsRecap

06/09/2026

We'd like to extend our congratulations to Joe Goggins for being elected President of the Livestock Marketing Association! His passion for fighting for livestock producers and deep roots in the industry will no doubt guide him in this role. Read more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3RYg358

06/08/2026

‼️Update‼️ USDA has now confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm: a calf and a goat in Texas and a dog in New Mexico. There have now been five confirmed cases in the U.S. Learn how USDA is working to control the spread through multi-pronged, interagency efforts ➡️ https://bit.ly/4e8he9w

📸 from USDA APHIS

With five confirmed cases of New World screwworm in Texas, Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins' interagency action plan has begun.

06/07/2026

We are excited to announce the birth of this Agri-Kid in the making, Augustus "Gus" Donovan Kubacak. Gus, born on May 19, is the third son of our Assistant Editor, Kellie Kubacak and her husband, Matthew. Congratulations Kubacaks!

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀, 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹! Send your submissions to [email protected].

06/05/2026

Learn more about the biology and history of New World screwworm in the United States ⤵️

The New World screwworm continues to pose a threat to U.S. livestock producers.