Tag: The Ranch
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Extreme Drought and Hard Freezes Stunt Nebraska Winter Wheat
April 30, 2026 NORTH PLATTE, NE — Cattle and grain producers in central and western Nebraska are facing a critical early-season challenge as extreme drought (D3) conditions persist across the region. According to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor, unseasonably warm temperatures followed by recent hard freezes have left 65% of the state’s…
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The Ride Ends: Country Outlaw Legend David Allan Coe Passes at 86
April 30, 2026 The outlaw spirit of country music lost its most defiant voice this week with the passing of David Allan Coe. The “Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy” died on April 29, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy that permanently reshaped the landscape of American songwriting. Coe was the living embodiment of…
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Jason Boland & The Stragglers Set to Headline “Dance Under the Stars” at Cavalcade Rodeo
Apr 30, 2026 Red Dirt royalty is heading back to Pawhuska this summer as Jason Boland & The Stragglers take the stage for the 80th Annual Cavalcade Rodeo. The band is scheduled to perform for the “Dance Under the Stars” series on Friday, July 17, 2026. The concert will take place at the Osage County…
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New equine ulcer treatment set to enter U.S. market
A new treatment option for equine gastric ulcers is set to enter the U.S. market, offering veterinarians and horse owners another tool to manage one of the most common health issues in performance horses. Bimeda announced it is preparing to launch Gastrobim, an omeprazole-based product that has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug…
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Stolen ag drones recovered in New Jersey investigation
Fifteen agricultural drones stolen from a New Jersey shipping facility last month have now been recovered, and authorities say the investigation is still ongoing. According to state officials, the drones were taken during a late March theft at a logistics company in Harrison, New Jersey. The equipment, designed for precision agriculture use, is capable of…
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New oat mill drives renewed demand in Upper Midwest
A new processing facility in southern Minnesota is expected to create additional demand for food-grade oats, signaling a potential shift for producers in the Upper Midwest. The mill, backed by farmer investment, is scheduled to begin taking grain later this year and is designed to handle several million bushels annually. The focus will be on…