Late spring and early summer is branding time in the High Plains region, and even if some cow-calf producers don’t brand calves any more, many still work them at this time to set them up for success ...

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 ...

“Freeze branding is an excellent way to permanently identify cattle,” said MU Extension ag business specialist Rachel Hopkins. The process involves chilling branding irons with liquid nitrogen or dry ...

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 ...

Florida has about 5%2C600 registered livestock brands. The Spanish brought the custom of branding livestock to the New World. Say "branding," and most folks think "advertising." But for many Southwest ...

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.

In this hands-on guide, we take you through the process of making a custom branding iron, exploring each step from design to shaping the metal. Whether for cattle, crafts, or personal branding, learn ...

Lest you think cattle rustling, tracking down stray dogies and inspecting the brands on cattle are quaint remnants of Colorado’s wild West past, you should talk to Terry Florian. While Florian’s job ...