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A Nurse’s Care

Nebraska high school cowgirl headed for a nursing degree with full ride scholarship

A community role model

When looking for a role model in community service, both locally and across the state, you could look to the late Lowell Minert.

Sioux Falls woman has her sights set on gold

Sarah Nohr has her sights set on gold. The 23-year-old Sioux Falls woman is heading to Orlando, Florida June 5-12 to compete in equestrian events during the Special Olympics USA games.

Cattle and horses: Late rancher excelled at both

The late Walter Gibbons once described his ancestors as “more horsemen than cattlemen.” In his lifetime, he attained prominence in both.

Livestock Auction Calendar - May 20, 2022

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Tick off: Helping cattle in the battle against tick season

In the upcoming vector seasons of spring, summer and early fall, it’s recommended that ranchers prepare for tick control and know their options for protecting cattle.

Little Hooves - Big Heart

Val Hicks has a super-sized heart for miniature horses.

Let the ‘big picture’ help guide management at cow/calf level

The U.S. beef industry is unique in the independence of its hundreds of thousands of producers who calve out well over 31.4 million beef cows annually.

Montana rancher designs portable cattle watering system

BAKER, Mont. – Dave Hayden’s portable cattle watering system invention brought relief to many ranchers who needed to water their cattle during the extensive drought in 2021.

Careful management of feed/pasture for cow longevity

When driving past the cow herd on pasture, there could be a reminder note on the pickup side mirror.

Things to consider when restocking after a drought

For cattle producer across the western U.S., 2021 was a year for the record books. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, roughly 48 percent of the Lower 48 experienced some level of drought, with 30 states rated as D1 or worse.

Meat with a story

Among labor shortages, market transparency issues and COVID-19, it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to get that steak from pasture to plate. Small butcher shops are stepping up to fill the gap.

Family tradition: Ranch lifestyle teaches life lessons, especially on sale day

For ranch kids, a day at the sale barn is like Christmas morning.

Kansas cattlemen get help rebuilding after storm

Livestock producers who lost fencing, feed and cattle in the Dec. 15 storm and wildfires are getting a little relief. Cargill has donated $100,000 to the Kansas Livestock Foundation, the charitable arm of the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA), to help with relief efforts.

Orleans, Neb., cattle family inducted into Gelbvieh hall of fame

The American Gelbvieh Association recognized a dedicated member that has been an influential figure in the Gelbvieh breed during the 2021 AGA National Convention and 50th Anniversary Celebration in Lincoln.

Marketing economist looks for higher cattle prices in 2022

Tim Petry, NDSU Extension livestock marketing economist, says the last couple years have been pretty tough in the cattle business, but things are looking up for 2022 and beyond.

Springer Simmental is built on strong work foundation

When Jeff and Lynda Springer started in the cattle business in 1979, loan interest rates were commonly 17 percent or higher.

Cattle emissions expert: Environmental impact of beef has been overstated

It’s still important for the livestock industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, expert Frank Mitloehner said, but his research, which is gaining acceptance among climate and environmental experts, shows that livestock production is not the environmental culprit it has been made out to be.