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6 Storm Clouds Gathering Over the Beef Market
Cattle prices are the strongest they’ve been in years — so why are ranchers uneasy?
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The Assassination of Morgan Earp — March 18, 1882
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The Real John Wayne: The Man Behind the Legend
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People & Purpose
From the Frontlines to the Frontier: How One Army Ranger Is Turning Veterans Into Cowboys
After years of high-intensity missions, one veteran found his calling on the open range.
Land & Policy
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The USDA’s latest data reveals a striking shift in who controls America’s working land.
Western History
The 101 Ranch Secret That Turned Cowboys Into Oil Barons
The Miller Brothers 101 Ranch stands as one of the most remarkable stories of the frontier era.