Deep snow is melting into western mountain streams, but some farmers and ranchers on the high plains are struggling amid a lengthy dry spell and the aftermath of destructive wildfires.

North Dakota cattle producers are cheering the latest industry development — the reopening of the Chinese market to U.S. beef.

Deal paves way for more trade negotiations in coming months.

In the past month, cattle have posted one of the largest short-term price advances in market history.

JBS owners Wesley and Joesley Batista said to have agreed to a plea bargain.

JBS’s founders are known for both big business and scandals.