The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is investigating a possible connection to a case of bovine tuberculosis (TB) on an infected dairy herd in New Mexico. The animal’s 840 RFID is a Washington tag, but there are no records linking her to Washington. This prompted WSDA’s veterinarians to take precautionary measures and identify and […]
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Several positions are opening up on the Livestock Identification Advisory Committee, which advises the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) on livestock identification, inspection fees, and related licensing fees. The following positions will be expiring June 30, 2025: • Beef Producer, currently held by Neil Kayser • Cattle Feeder, currently held by Clinton Carl Current […]
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by Public Lands Council Country Remembers Carter & Congress Discusses Reconciliation Congress had its first full legislative week for the 119th Congress. Members took time to pay their respects to the late Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States. All living presidents were in town to pay their respects, and Congressional activity largely paused […]
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Starting January 1st, 2025, the Washington Beef Checkoff assessment, which is collected every time a bovine changes ownership, will be increasing from $2.00 to $2.50. Two dollars will be retained in Washington State to conduct local beef promotion, research, and consumer education and fifty cents will be sent to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board to fund […]
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A new update is available on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s website: Virtual Wolf Advisory Group (WAG) meeting set for Jan. 7 and 8 WDFW considering lethal removal of wolves from Columbia wolf pack
Franklin County Cattlemen's Association 