Sheep Producers in Reno for ASI Annual Convention

January 29, 2026

This week sheep producers are in Reno, Nevada for the 2026 American Sheep Industry Association Annual Convention.

ASI President and Montana rancher Ben Lehfeldt says it’s going to be a busy week covering some very important topics like harmful lamb imports, labor shortages and lobbying the Trump Administration for financial help to help offset low wool prices.

This year’s ASI Convention runs thru Saturday in Reno. For a complete schedule, you can visit www.sheepusa.org.

Source: Western Ag Network

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