Trump Administration Releases New Dietary Guidelines Urging Americans to Eat More Real Food

The guidelines include recommendations to consume dairy, including full-fat dairy with no added sugars as well as prioritizing protein, including animal sources including eggs, poultry, seafood, and r...

Saddle Up for Success at Potato Expo 2026 in Texas

Each year, the Potato Expo brings together growers, suppliers, and industry leaders from across the country and beyond. And this year is no exception in Dallas, Texas.
Kam Quarles, National Potato Cou...

Wyoming Game and Fish Review 2025, Brimeyer Retires

Other big news from the department is the recent announcement of the retirement of Game and Fish Deputy Director for external operations Doug Brimeyer. With the Department since 1991 as a project biol...

Catching History Marks 90 years of NWSS Catch a Calf Program

Dr. John Matsushima, a long-time sponsor of the CAC program, and his daughter, Nancy Oliver, have maintained records of the participants, sponsors, buyers and winners. Using that information, Western...

Sheep Producers Call for Trade Action

January 1, 2026 - As U.S. sheep producers continue to raise concerns about the impact of imported lamb on domestic markets, the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is urging producers to step up...

Payment Rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Announced

December 31, 2025 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the next phase in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA), the eligible commodity per-acre payment rates.

USDA Sets New Research Priorities to ‘Put Farmers First’

December 30, 2025 - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, signed a Secretary’s Memorandum that puts forth a focused effort to establish new priorities for future research and develo...

Top AG Stories of 2025

December 30, 2025 - As we wrap up 2025, we’re taking a look back at the stories that had the most interaction from farmers and ranchers across Western Ag Network’s Radio, TV and Digital Media Platform

La Niña, Snowpack, and What Comes Next: Meteorologist Brian Bledsoe

December 28, 2025 - Lane Nordlund sits down with meteorologist Brian Bledsoe to break down what producers across the Northern Plains and beyond need to know about the weather ahead.

USCA Calls "Product of USA" Labeling Guidance A Major Win for Clarity

December 23, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has released updated voluntary labeling guidance for meat, poultry, and egg products ahead of the Jan...