Tag: The Ranch
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Multiple Fires Burning Across Northern Nebraska Panhandle
Winds are back and so are the fires Fire crews continue to battle multiple grass fires across the northern Nebraska Panhandle following a round of thunderstorms that moved through the region Wednesday night. Several new fire starts were reported, with dry lightning believed to be the primary cause. The largest fire is located in west…
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Trump backs possible federal gas tax suspension
President Donald Trump says he would support temporarily suspending the federal gasoline tax as fuel prices remain elevated across the country. Speaking to reporters this week, Trump said he would back removing the federal gas tax “until it’s appropriate” as consumers continue dealing with higher fuel costs tied to global energy uncertainty and tensions involving…
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Corteva announces headquarters plans following company split
Corteva has announced where its two future companies will be headquartered following the company’s planned separation later this year. The agricultural technology company says its crop protection business, currently referred to as “New Corteva,” will be based in Indianapolis, Indiana following the separation expected during the fourth quarter of 2026. Company officials say the Indianapolis…
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Mississippi authorities investigating cattle theft from livestock barn
Authorities in Mississippi are searching for suspects after 11 cattle were reportedly stolen from a livestock facility in Philadelphia over the weekend. Philadelphia Police say officers responded Monday morning to East Mississippi Farmers Livestock on Pecan Avenue after employees discovered multiple cattle missing from the property. Investigators reviewing surveillance footage identified a black Ram pickup…
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Texas judge dismisses fraud claims tied to ghost cattle case
A federal bankruptcy judge in Texas has dismissed fraud related claims filed against several banks and financial institutions connected to the collapse of McClain Feed Yard and an alleged ghost cattle scheme tied to the cattle industry. The ruling stems from bankruptcy proceedings involving former cattle operator Brian McClain and multiple related businesses that collapsed…
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Oklahoma horse tests positive for EHV 1 in Wagoner County
Oklahoma animal health officials are monitoring a confirmed case of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 involving a barrel racing horse in eastern Oklahoma. An 8 year old Quarter Horse mare located in Wagoner County tested positive for EHV 1 on May 12 after developing neurological symptoms earlier this month. Officials say the mare first showed signs…