Wildfire relief.

Important news from the Idaho Cattle Association. The Idaho Cattle Association is now accepting donations for their wildfire relief fund, benefiting beef cattle producers affected by fires in Idaho during 2025. The fund was established in 2022 and has received annual contributions from AG West Farm Credit, as well as through Ika fundraising and general donations. The fund consists solely of private donations. No public funds are received. Applications are being accepted for relief funding if received by October 31st, 2025. Qualifying entities or individuals include local associations or Idaho Cattle Producers, RFP, EHS, volunteer fire departments or organizations, individuals or others that provided assistance, resources or funds to fight 2025 wildfires that cause losses or threatened cattle producers, livestock, property, or resources. Examples of incurred expense might include emergency feed, transport or pasturing, fencing loss, etc.. Ica President Spencer Black says that Idaho's beef industry contributes more than $2 billion each year to our state's economy. Our ranches are not only a cornerstone of Idaho's history and culture, they are the ultimate stewards of the land. Through permitted grazing on public lands that cannot be cultivated, cattle producers put otherwise unused terrain to work, helping to maintain healthy soils, diverse vegetation, and thriving wildlife habitat.