Stop us if you’ve heard this before: El Nino is on its way. If you’ve been dry for the last few years, there’s moisture on its way to you.

It’s been two years since the Smokehouse Creek Fire ripped across the Texas Panhandle and into Oklahoma. Two years since Texas’s biggest wildfire in recorded history made national headlines and broke the hearts of millions who followed the story.

Wine Glass Ranch in Imperial, Nebraska, was recognized as the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) National winner.

It is finally that time of year when many producers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing winter is almost behind them. As green grass begins to emerge, it is tempting to assume that winter challenges are over and that cattle will quickly rebound once they are turned out to pasture.

Each year, shipping day is a momentous day. I’m quite certain that statement holds true for anyone who’s ever sold a calf.

The spring season brings longer days, greener pastures and a sense of relief from the freezing temperatures. However, the spring also carries its own set of challenges, as it is one of the most challenging times of the year for cattle health.