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(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)
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Helping out a young neighbor

I gave the calf to a neighbor’s son, who is 7 years old. I saw the young boy a few days later and asked him about the calf. Read More

A bull takes in the western Nebraska snowy landscape. (Photo by Hannah Smith.)
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Integrating a bull not always so easy

Country Sunset
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Spunk of the elderly admired trait



There are simple fly control tactics, including feeding a fly control mineral, that can help keep horn fly populations under wraps. (Courtesy photo.)

Light calves bring hefty prices

Cows graze a field in northeast Wyoming. (Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Extension.)

Any rain received is a blessing

Feeders are looking for opportunities to add capacity, if it is feasible. This photo was taken during a King of the Ring competition several years ago at Winter Livestock, Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Numerous stories can bring a smile

Rock Creek Cowboys (By Janey Beumeler - Pullman, Washington)

Recalling names can be a challenge

Amy Langvardt minds the cattle at the May Beef Month proclaimation event May 12 near Manhattan, Kansas. Lyons Ranch hosted the event where Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed the proclamation. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Cattle futures can be a puzzle at times

Grain Elevator (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)

Still on the hunt for needed rain

Texas wildfire (Texas A&M Forest Service photo.)

Wildfire impact tugs at the heart of a cowboy

Macy Wasson, 2, likes to see the calves on feed at her family’s ranch, Prairie Dog Creek Cattle Co., Dresden, Kansas. This one was a family project that went to the county fair with her older brother Mitchell and older sister Michaela. Their parents Michael and Kelly Wasson say they feel blessed to have the opportunity to raise their children in a rural environment and around livestock, just like they were raised. (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke.)

Rancher’s granddaughter shows her moxie