BOWMAN, N.D. — Branding season is a busy time for ranchers in western North Dakota. That’s why one group of boys lends their neighbors some extra hands. The Bowman Branding Company consists of ...

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is rolling out an electronic brand inspection records program for individuals who sell livestock. The NDSA brand inspection office launched the electronic ...

A bill to eliminate self-funded state agency comes after it explained why it hasn’t followed part of a state law since 2021.

Two competing brand law reforms are set to be heard by the Nebraska Legislature, a fight that mirrors bills introduced during ...

A branding battle is emerging in Nebraska over whether feedlots should pay branding fees. (John Moore/Getty Images) LINCOLN — A divide between rural Nebraska lawmakers is rustling in the statehouse.

FARGO — Cattle producers in North Dakota now have the option of using freeze branding as a way to show proof of ownership of their livestock. Under House Bill 1166, freeze branding became a legal ...

Cody Burlile has memorized many of the 18,000 brands used by cattle owners in Idaho. He knows all six of the places a rancher can legally apply those brands to an animal. He can identify multiple ...

As Mother Nature marks the much-anticipated arrival of spring with warmer, longer days, it too marks the time for ranchers to come together to participate in the annual rite of passage known as ...

Brand your cattle always has been good advice, but it is more important in today's markets because of the higher values. A stolen cow can put a thousand dollars or more in a thief's pocket when the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. The Waits family gathers dozens of friends and family to help with the daylong branding operation. McPHERSON COUNTY, Neb. — It’s ...