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October 6, 2026 · Ranch Business
Red Diesel on the Highway? What Trump's New Diesel Order Means for Cattlemen
The federal government is opening the door to highway use of red-dyed diesel through the end of 2026. But before filling the ranch pickup from the red tank, cattlemen need to…
September 29, 2026 · Regional Conditions
Too Much of a Good Thing: Heavy Rain Spreads Across the High Plains and Southwest
Rain is finally falling across dry country from New Mexico to southeast Colorado. That's welcome news — until several rounds arrive faster than the country can take them.
September 15, 2026 · Seasonal
After the Fire: What a cattleman needs to know
There isn’t much subtle about a prairie fire. One day there’s grass enough to carry cattle into fall. The next there’s a black section stretching to the horizon, fence posts…
September 7, 2026 · Markets
Two Black Bears Spotted in Two Days on Colorado's Southeastern Plains
September 4, 2026
New Executive Orders Put Processing, MCOOL and Predator Policy on the Federal Cattle Agenda
The September 4 orders address several longstanding concerns for cattlemen, but many of the biggest provisions begin federal reviews and rulemaking processes rather than changing…