CALIFORNIA CATTLEMAN WEEKLY
Oct. 5, 2026
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Sacramento Valley Conservancy Seeks Grazing Partner for 1,170 Acres
Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is inviting qualified livestock operators to submit proposals for cattle-grazing leases on approximately 1,170 acres of SVC-managed preserves in Sacramento County. SVC seeks an experienced partner who can use grazing to deliver measurable benefits for habitat, soil health, wildfire resilience, and the regional economy. The deadline to apply is October 15. For more information and to view the RFP, click here.
BLM Solicits Resource Advisory Council Nominations
The Bureau of Land Management has announced that it is seeking nominees to serve on the California Desert District Advisory Council, Central California Resource Advisory Council (RAC) and Northern California District RAC. RACs provide advice and recommendations to the BLM on land use planning and management.
Individuals may nominate themselves or others. Additional information is available in the BLM’s Federal Register announcement, and RAC applications can be found here. Application materials must be submitted to Julie Hartley in the BLM California State Office by October 26.
Santa Teresa Livestock Port of Entry Has Reopened
The Santa Teresa, New Mexico livestock port of entry resumed cross-border cattle trade late last month. Santa Teresa is the largest port of entry for live cattle crossings from Mexico, accounting for roughly 40% of cattle imported through the southern border. Santa Teresa is the second port of entry reopened since USDA closed the southern border to live cattle crossings on July 7, 2025 due to the northward progression of New World Screwworm; the agency reopened the Douglas Port for live cattle imports on August 24. According to a July press release, USDA will next consider reopening the Columbus, New Mexico port of entry, likely in the latter half of October.
According to USDA, “Every animal entering the United States through these ports will undergo a full USDA inspection to ensure it is free of any signs of” New World screwworm. For additional information, see the July 27 edition of California Cattleman Weekly.
CCA’s Convention Internship Application Period Closes Friday, Oct. 9
Each year YCC members have the opportunity to apply and serve as a CCA Convention Intern. The weeklong internship provides students with a hands-on and behind-the-scenes view of all the working parts of putting on a convention. To apply fill out this application, and send in a resume and cover letter detailing why you would like to serve as a convention intern to gracie@calcattlemen.org by this Friday, October 9.
Upcoming CCA Events
CCA & CCW Convention and California Cattle Industry Tradeshow
Dec. 2 – 4, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, Nevada
Registration is now open! Visit calcattlemen.org/convention2026 to register and make your hotel room reservations. | Interested in being an exhibitor at the California Cattle Industry Tradeshow? See the exhibitor packet. | Click here to see the sponsorships available to support CCA. | Collegiate opportunities are available here.
Upcoming Industry Events
Lassen County Less-Than-Lethal Wolf Deterrence Training
October 6, 11:00am-3:00pm, Big Valley
Ranchers in wolf territory are encouraged to participate in a free training session for the ability to use non-lethal projectiles and pursuit to haze wolves interacting with livestock. The training sessions are authorized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and administered by USDA APHIS Wildlife Services. These training sessions are free and offered for livestock producers in wolf territory on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information and to register, click here.
Modoc County Less-Than-Lethal Wolf Deterrence Training
October 7, 3:00-6:00pm, Surprise Valley
Ranchers in wolf territory are encouraged to participate in a free training session for the ability to use non-lethal projectiles and pursuit to haze wolves interacting with livestock. The training sessions are authorized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and administered by USDA APHIS Wildlife Services. These training sessions are free and offered for livestock producers in wolf territory on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information and to register, click here.
Siskiyou North Fork Meat Summit
Oct. 15 -16, Scott and Shasta Valleys
The North Fork Summit brings together Northern California’s regional meat supply chain – including ranchers, processors, distributors, and buyers – to learn, connect, and explore opportunities that strengthen both individual operations and the region as a whole. Early bird registration ends 9/13. To register and for more information, click here.
Two-Day Grazing Planning Workshop
Oct. 19 – 20, 9:00am-4:00pm, Santa Margarita
Join the Central Coast Soil Hub for a grazing planning workshop where you will learn the tools & planning for profitable, regenerative grazing management. Time will be spent learning to read the landscape and in-field indicators of rangeland health and developing a grazing plan that fits your context and goals. Attendees will walk away with the tools and step-by-step instructions to write their own holistic grazing plan – You will learn each step by doing it yourself! To RSVP, visit the link here.
CCA in the News
California revives Wildlife Coexistence Program amid record wolf pup boom Los Angeles Times “The California Cattlemen’s Assn. and the California Farm Bureau shifted from opposing the bill to an ‘enthusiastic neutral,’ said Kirk Wilbur, vice president of government affairs for the former trade group, noting his colleague coined the term.” To continue reading, click here.
