Fire destroys Nebraska farmer’s equipment
Suspected arson near Sutton, Neb., has destroyed a combine, two semi trucks and trailers loaded with corn, a tractor and a grain cart. At about 7 a.m. on the morning of Oct. 15, Jonathan Rempel,...
Kissing spine no longer a career ending diagnosis for performance horses
Imagine this scenario: you have a nice horse who is generally well-behaved and excels in your selected discipline. Then one day your sweet gelding no longer wants to be saddled and pins his ears when...
Grand Island to host livestock show “the Nebraskan” in January
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — On Sept. 14, 2020, the National Western Stock Show board of directors announced that the 115th National Western Stock Show in Denver, typically held in January, was postponed until 2022 due...
National drought summary
Over the past week, beneficial precipitation fell over the higher elevations of Washington and Oregon, in much of Montana (particularly the mountainous western half), in the Lower Missouri River and Ohio River valleys, and in...
Cattlemen’s Congress: Jan. 2-17 in Oklahoma City
We would like to announce the inaugural Cattlemen’s Congress that will be held on Jan. 2-17, 2021, at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. The Cattlemen’s Congress will provide an opportunity to showcase genetics, provide...
Trump Administration invests $891M in rural water and wastewater infrastructure
WASHINGTON– The Trump Administration announced that the United States Department of Agriculture is investing $891 million to modernize rural drinking water (PDF, 465 KB) and wastewater infrastructure in 43 states. “Upgrading water infrastructure provides a...
Five Senate ag seats in play as election nears
One week before general elections, five Republican-held seats on the Senate Agriculture Committee are considered competitive, according to key rating agencies. Seats in states without representation on the Senate Agriculture Committee are the most likely...
Yellowstone stars’ hats begin in Greeley, Colo.
Yellowstone, for fans of the series of the same name, evokes visions of a sprawling Montana ranch and the family and crew who live and work there. On June 19, the Yellowstone was the signature...
Search for missing Wyoming man still active
It’s been more than a year since Chance Englebert disappeared after leaving a home in Gering, Neb., and his family and friends are still working hard to keep the search going. “Please keep praying, keep...
Tips for farmers and ranchers on buying a semi and trailer
Many farmers and ranchers today are buying their own semi-trucks and trailers, to haul hay, grain and livestock. Before making the big purchase, they will want to consider some key points. Bruce Carpenter, a trucker...
La Nina brings below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures
After fall harvest winds down, the big question for farmers and ranchers is what will La Nina bring for this winter in the Rockies and central Plains states? “La Nina is here, and not going...
James Arness on Anzio Beach in WWII
Four months shy of his 21st birthday, James King Aurness of Minneapolis, Minn., was waiting anxiously with fellow soldiers, standing on one of the U.S. Army’s WWII landing barges of the U.S. 3rd Army Infantry...
Septicemia can kill calves quickly
Calves sometimes develop systemic infection in which bacteria or their toxins get into the bloodstream and travel throughout the body, creating life-threatening illness. Bacteria or viruses in the blood can cause septicemia. Bacterial toxins in...
Pinkeye in cattle: A challenging disease
Pinkeye causes millions of dollars in loss each year for producers, due to poor weight gains, prices docked because of eye damage or blindness, calves cut back at sale time, etc. Stockmen generally try to...
Crafting a big, bright future
Kaycee Hanson recently designed and fashioned a pair of chinks for herself and another for “Buttercup.” That’s her Rhode Island Red hen. A modest, albeit unique, accomplishment for a leatherworker who’s been crafting leather goods...
Catahoula Leopard Dog: Not your average stock dog
“A Catta whatta?” That’s the most common response that owners of Catahoula Leopards get after answering the question, “What kind of dog is that?” The largest breed of stock dog, a Catahoula, typically weighs between...
Keep heifer calves or purchase replacements? Lots of factors to consider to rebuild herd
As cattlemen try to build back or expand their herds today, some are keeping heifer calves and some are purchasing replacements. Considerations when deciding which is best include: feed costs, labor availability/costs, environmental factors, genetics,...
USDA announces fourth round of controversial food box program
The Agriculture Department on Friday announced it has authorized $500 million for a fourth round of purchases for the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program, set up to help those who need food during...
Strike while the branding iron is hot: Tips for branding livestock
A hot brand is proof of ownership, and stockmen want their brands to look good on the animal. Creating a nice-looking brand involves proper technique, and a good branding iron. HOT IRON BRANDS Gary Cammack,...
Barrett confirmed for Supreme Court and is sworn in
The Senate late Monday confirmed Amy Coney Barrett as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and she was sworn in by Justice Clarence Thomas on the South Lawn of the White House. The...