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Prepare for the storm

Agricultural weathermen are warning beef producers that blizzards may be more common this year. Creating a blizzard plan helps producers, family members and employees understand what their jobs are. Learn what the experts want producers to know about developing a blizzard plan for their ranching operations.

November 27, 2025

Gilda V. Bryant

After several years of mild winters, agricultural weather forecasters are warning ranchers of possible blizzards this winter. Producers should care for their herds before, during and after snowstorms. However, before they repair water lines, collect medical supplies or hay bales for windbreaks, the first step is to develop a blizzard plan well in advance of a storm’s arrival.

Winter storms batter East Coast and Midwest over Christmas week

December 30, 2022

Carrie Veselka

Harsh winter storms have made their way across much of the eastern U.S. and Midwest, leaving more than 300,000 homes and businesses across the U.S. without power and travelers stranded over Christmas as the airports closed, canceling more than 8,000 flights, and roadways quickly became impassable.

‘This thing has long fingers’

June 24, 2019

Sherry Bunting

Losses lead to recovery and donations in aftermath of winter floods The losses are heartbreaking and the devastation staggering from the March blizzard meteorologists described as a bomb-cyclone, a hurricane over the Plains.

‘Bomb cyclone,’ late winter storm slams Plains, Midwest

March 15, 2019

Carrie Veselka

Note: This report was updated March 18, 2019. Between Wednesday and Thursday, a late winter storm of hurricane-force winds, heavy snow and rain battered its way across the middle of the nation. From Colorado to Kentucky, thousands of people have been evacuated to escape flooding rivers or have been stranded in blizzards or flooding.

Poll: Half of readers affected by natural disasters

March 15, 2019

There was an almost 50-50 response to Progressive Cattleman’s most recent online poll, “Has your operation ever been affected by a natural disaster (flood, fire, hurricane, etc.)?”

Arctic freeze and government thaw

February 1, 2019

Derrell S. Peel

Extreme cold temperatures and heavy snow is gripping much of the eastern half of the country this week. From eastern Montana, across the Great Lakes and the Midwest to the East Coast and the Southeast, wind, snow and winter mix will likely impact cattle, travel and a host of markets.

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Prepare for the storm

Winter storms batter East Coast and Midwest over Christmas week

‘This thing has long fingers’

‘Bomb cyclone,’ late winter storm slams Plains, Midwest

Poll: Half of readers affected by natural disasters

Arctic freeze and government thaw

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