Nation Jul 29 Idaho ranchers torn between hunting and deterrents for gray wolves harming their livestock By William Brangham, Gretchen Frazee
Nation Jul 26 As drought cuts hay crop, cattle ranchers face culling herds As the drought worsens across the West and ushers in an early fire season, cattle ranchers are among those feeling the pain. Their hay yields are down, leading some to make the hard decision to sell off animals. By Brittany Peterson, Associated Press
Politics Jul 10 Watch 3:16 Militia movement sees signal of support in Trump’s pardon of Oregon ranchers who committed arson Donald Trump pardoned Dwight Hammond and son Steven on Tuesday, two Oregon cattle ranchers who were convicted of arson on public lands after a long-running dispute over control of public properties adjoining their ranch. Their case sparked a 41-day occupation…
Nation Sep 04 Watch Flooded Texas ranchers struggle to safeguard herds A group of cattle ranchers from an hour south of Houston weathered record-breaking rainfall from Hurricane Harvey only to have their animals go missing. Fearing the worst, the ranchers found the lost but resilient cattle, and now must work constantly… By PBS News Hour
Nation Jan 03 Armed activists take over Oregon federal wildlife refuge A group of militiamen took over the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in support of two nearby ranchers sentenced to prison beginning on Monday. The ranchers were convicted of setting fire to federal land. By Michael D. Regan
Nov 14 Watch Rapid Urban Growth Strains Nevada’s Natural Resources Rapid growth in Las Vegas has caused tension between urban and rural areas about the strain on Nevada's natural resources. The battle over water and energy use has raised debate about the need for conservation and alternative sources of energy. Continue watching