Washington Cattlemen's Association

06/11/2026

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06/10/2026

Every day, new technologies such as artificial intelligence, sensors and data platforms emerge with the promise to increase efficiency and improve the performance of production operations. However, many farmers and ranchers face the dilemma that “just because something is new does not mean it fits...

06/10/2026

How can people get hurt on the ranch? More ways than we would like to think, but there’s one practice that can help more people get home safely: training. This , consider taking the time to have conversations with those working on your operation, and discover if there are any gaps in knowledge that you can address before it becomes a dangerous situation. One way to make sure everyone is on the same page? An in-person BQA training, or the online BQA certification. To get in contact with your local trainers, click here: bit.ly/4azFfEF

06/09/2026

2026 Jenny Lynn Stiles-Hudson Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 Scholarship

Jenny was a young and energetic woman who advocated for agriculture, was dedicated to God, her family, and the Beef Industry. She never took no for an answer and knew she could accomplish anything she set her mind on. Jenny truly exemplified the hope of the future for the Beef Industry.

$1,000 to be received at the beginning of Fall Semester/Quarter.

Eligibility:
- Must be a Washington Resident
- Undergraduate or Graduate Student
- Must be enrolled in a 2-year community/technical college or a 4-year college/university

Deadline:
Application must be received via email by July 15th for the 2025-2026 school year.
Scholarship recipient will be announced in August of 2026 for funds to be received at the beginning of the Fall Semester/Quarter.

Download Application: https://shorturl.at/etDVw

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Allen Miller of Tower Rock Ranch in Mansfield, Washington was the 2023 NCBA Environmental Stewardship Award regional winner. His family has run cattle on the same Douglas County ground since 1883. Allen joins Tip to talk about blending the art and science of range management on a 15,000-acre operation reshaped by five major wildfires in just 14 years. Allen shares hard-earned lessons on rotational grazing, post-fire rest and deferment, the payoff of 125 miles of new fence, and how Sage Grouse Initiative water infrastructure and remote tank monitors have transformed cattle distribution across rocky, water-scarce country.

The conversation closes with candid thoughts on riparian fencing, CRP’s unintended consequences, the promise of virtual fence and GPS ear tags, and Allen’s advice to the next generation of agency professionals: come in humbly, listen first, and learn alongside the ranchers you’re trying to help.

Listen Now: https://artofrange.extension.wsu.edu/episodes/aor-182-allen-miller-on-fire-fence-and-family-140-years-of-stewardship-at-tower-rock-ranch/

06/07/2026

Born in 1947, Temple Grandin was diagnosed with autism at age 2 and was labeled "brain damaged" by doctors who recommended institutionalization. Instead, her mother fought for her, seeking speech therapy and educational opportunities that helped Temple thrive despite significant challenges with communication, social interaction, and sensory processing.

As a child, she was often bullied and struggled to fit in, but she never gave up. Inspired by a science teacher and driven by a love of animals, she went on to become a renowned animal scientist, professor, bestselling author, autism advocate, and one of the world's leading experts on livestock handling and animal welfare.

Temple famously said, "I am different, not less."

Her innovative livestock facility designs are used across the United States, helping improve the humane treatment of animals. In 2010, she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME Magazine, and her life story was featured in the award-winning HBO film Temple Grandin.

Reflecting on her success, she credited the people who believed in her: "I had people in my life who didn't give up on me."

Her message remains as powerful today as ever:
"My advice is: You always have to keep persevering."

06/06/2026

CATTLE MARKET REPORT

Live Cattle
Contract: JUN
Last: 249.350
Open: 249.425
High: 250.575
Low: 247.475
Change: +0.200
Volume: 9,728

Feeder Cattle
Contract: AUG
Last: 350.175
Open: 353.775
High: 355.500
Low: 344.275
Change: -6.350
Volume: 21,796

06/06/2026

Washington Cattlemen's Association Membership Outreach Coordinator Karli Bugni recently attended the Lincoln County Cattlemen's meeting, where members gathered to discuss issues impacting ranchers, farmers, and rural communities across Washington.

One of the evening's key discussions focused on the ongoing Department of Ecology lawsuit involving the King family and other local farmers and ranchers. Attendees heard updates and perspectives on the case, which continues to be of great interest and importance to the agricultural community.

Pictured are Toni Meacham, WCA Water & Ecology Chair, along with representatives involved in the case and local producers. WCA remains committed to staying engaged on issues that affect Washington's cattle industry and advocating for policies that support the families who steward our land and natural resources.

Thank you to the Lincoln County Cattlemen for the opportunity to connect, listen, and learn.