Late spring and early summer is branding time in the High Plains region, and even if some cow-calf producers don’t brand calves any more, many still work them at this time to set them up for success ...

Ever wondered where your food comes from? Well, before they get turned into prime rib and burgers, cows have to be raised and handled by real men and women — cowboys. Yes, they really do still exist ...

On the Burdick Ranch, nestled in Nebraska’s Sandhills, spring cattle branding is an annual act of community. The sheer scale of gathering, roping, vaccinating, and marking 900 calves with the family ...

The Montezuma County Fair Ranch Rodeo drew a crowd on Friday night as 13 teams competed in events designed to test their skills on a working cattle ranch. Ranch rodeo events included calf branding, ...

It’s branding time in cattle country, and I had the honor of being invited to participate in the annual ritual at the Gillham Cross-I Ranch near Peetz on a recent Saturday. During the ...