Western Watershed Issues
American Rancher
The Western Watershed Project is a group led by Jon Marvel with the sole intent to rid all public lands from cattle grazing.
4th of July Pride
American Rancher
It is mind boggling to think how American history was made and world history was altered on July 4, 1776.
Riding in a Thunder Storm
American Rancher
You are out riding in the back country, and you hear thunder in the distance. What is the best thing to do?
Water Woes
American Rancher
Regulations of any kind seem to work the best when derived from the smallest government entity possible. The Clean Water Restoration Act, House bill 787 and Senate bill 787 would change that idea completely.
Fencing The Border
American Rancher
It is disconcerting to think that the future of the nation's cattle industry could lie in this administrations ability to build fences.
Confused and Perplexed
American Rancher
I just read four articles in Beef Producer magazine with four different outlooks for the future of the cattle industry.
Ranch Archeology
American Rancher
This was not world class archeology, but it was ranch archeology.
Unsung Horse Hero's
American Rancher
There is a saying "A dog may be man's best friend...but the horse wrote history".
OIE Resolution Helps US Cattlemen
American Rancher
The World Organization for Animal Health also know by its French acronym, OIE, just adopted a new resolution at a May 30th meeting in Paris that is good for US Cattle producers
Horse Racing Peppers Everyday Lingo
American Rancher
Throughout history expressions from the horse world have peppered every day speech, this is especially true of horse racing.
Playing With Fire
American Rancher
Working at a plan over a period of time will most generally produce a good outcome, but making a habit of pursuing an activity that involves a certain risk may provide a less than desirable consequence.
Hollywood Missed The Boat on Cattle Drives
American Rancher
the exception of Lonesome Dove it is doubtful that Hollywood ever got it right when they filmed a cattle drive
Painted Dreams
American Rancher
Jim Borgeson, owner of Thirsty Peppy, aka "Toby" has raised over $185,000 to help needy people in the U.S. and third world countries on behalf of paint horses..
Cowboy Hats
American Rancher
Close your eyes and picture Gus McRae, John Wayne or Hoss Cartwright, I bet the first thing that comes to mind is the style of their cowboy hat.
American Horse League
American Rancher
The American Horse League has been filed as a non-profit south Dakota corporation to counter the radical animal rights groups that would like to see an end to humane, common-sense animal ownership.
American Horse League
American Rancher
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) use every worst case scenario they can find to portray as the norm of animal agriculture.
Vintage Wheat Ranching
American Rancher
Having a tough time texting or tweeting ? Think of the technology in agriculture that occurred during our grandparent's lifetime!
Food and Technology
American Rancher
The debate over natural, organic or conventional food production has been getting quite a lot of press lately
Horse Racing and the NFL
American Rancher
A running back and a race horse have more in common than speed and that's one reason the National Football League is investing heavily in equine research.
Salmon Sensibility
American Rancher
Every time these so-called conservation groups have to get to a bottom line statement, it's the same - tear out the dams!
Corriente History
American Rancher
Team roping is booming throughout the nation with Corriente cattle the foundation of the sport.
Bright Futures Scholarship
American Rancher
Given the state of the economy it's no surprise that today's youth are electing not to go into the Beef Industry . Officials are aware of the acute need to recrute bright young people in order to remain a strong entity.