Nebraska Ranchers Fight Trees to Save Rare Prairie Land
Trees are spreading across America's grasslands, threatening biodiversity and ranching. A new generation of prairie lovers is fighting back with fire and culture change.
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Ranchers Turn Desert Into Wildlife Oasis With Solar Pumps
Cattle ranchers in Utah and Texas are solving water scarcity by installing solar-powered systems that hydrate livestock and wildlife simultaneously. Their innovative approach is transforming some of America's driest landscapes into thriving ecosystems.
Kansas Rancher Secures Family Farm with Wind Power Income
A fourth-generation Kansas rancher now earns half his income from wind turbines on his land, ensuring his family's 136-year legacy continues. What started as a controversial decision in 2006 became the financial lifeline that will allow his children to inherit the farm debt-free.
Texas Rancher's Wind Turbines Now Fund His Family Ranch
A fifth-generation West Texas rancher rejected wind turbines twice before seven turbines on his land became a financial lifeline. The steady royalty payments now help John E. Davis pay for workers, feed, and equipment while he continues raising sheep, goats, and cattle.
Texas Ranchers Team Up to Save Tiny Kangaroo Rat
A 4.5-ounce rodent facing extinction is getting a second chance thanks to an innovative partnership between Texas ranchers and wildlife officials. The conservation plan actually helps both the endangered Texas kangaroo rat and the cattle industry.
Nebraska Ranchers Use Fire to Fight Fire, And It's Working
When a massive wildfire tore through Nebraska's Loess Canyons in March, volunteer firefighters discovered an ancient secret: fighting fire with fire actually works. Now the state is embracing prescribed burns to prevent future disasters.
