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A Cowboy Shortage: Can the U.S. Fight Screwworm Without the Hands It Once Had?
With New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, a critical shortage of skilled labor threatens the response. Ranchers warn that technology and drones cannot replace the “boots in the stirrups” needed to doctor infected calves.
June 26, 2026 12:33 PM
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Haley Bickelhaupt
A deceased black heifer with a close-up view revealing hundreds of invasive Asian longhorned ticks clustered inside the animal's ear.
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They Exploded Overnight: East Tennessee Producer Battles Asian Longhorned Tick Outbreak
After a spring of drought followed by heavy rain and high grass, Asian longhorned ticks overwhelmed Travis Mundy’s pastures in a matter of days, killing two head and threatening cattle across multiple locations.
June 23, 2026 01:28 PM
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Angie Stump Denton
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Open for Business: Southwest Livestock Exchange Navigates New World Screwworm Restrictions
Owner Jimmy Speer says there are restrictions, not a quarantine, for animal movement in the infested zone. The sale barn is following USDA protocols and using enhanced inspections to protect herds and market access.
June 09, 2026 08:04 PM
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Angie Stump Denton
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‘Warp Speed’ Eradication: Rollins and Abbott Launch Massive Screwworm Counter-Offensive
With NWS confirmations in cattle and a goat in South Texas and a dog in New Mexico, leaders say the threat is serious but manageable with producer vigilance. Texas has activated its emergency operations center to support state response.
June 08, 2026 08:05 AM
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Angie Stump Denton
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Charred Hills and Hard Decisions: How the Morrill Fire Is Transforming Life at Rush Creek Ranch
In the aftermath of a historic blaze, Sandhills ranchers say burnt pastures, drought conditions and feed shortages are testing resilience while relying on donations and faith to recover.
June 03, 2026 12:01 PM
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Haley Bickelhaupt
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Drought Forces Ranchers into Tough Decisions as Cattle Sales Skyrocket
A historic lack of winter moisture and drying water sources are forcing Wyoming and Nebraska producers to make gut-wrenching choices. At Torrington Livestock Markets, sales volume has surged to nine times its normal seasonal average.
June 01, 2026 07:46 AM
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Haley Bickelhaupt
Branding Day at Hawkins Ranch
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Branding Day Brings Healing to the Sandhills
Eleven weeks after the largest wildfire in Nebraska history, the Hawkins family gathers neighbors for a branding day that serves as both tradition and therapy.
May 28, 2026 11:17 AM
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Haley Bickelhaupt
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$15,000 a Mile: The Brutal Math of Wildfire Recovery in Cattle Country
Beyond the flames, Nebraska ranchers face a “short-term decision for a long-term problem” as the loss of grass and fences threatens the future of the industry.
May 26, 2026 02:30 PM
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Haley Bickelhaupt
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Optimism Reigns at Joplin Stockyards as Cattle Prices Hit Historic Highs
On the consumer side, demand for beef continues to grow and is reaching record levels. Nebraska Farm Bureau reports an index created by the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) to gauge beef demand reached 138 last year, the highest on record and a 10-point jump from 2024.
April 14, 2026 09:09 AM
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Haley Bickelhaupt