Simmental Ranch News Today

Blizzard conditions moved through most of North Dakota, as well as parts of Montana, South Dakota and Minnesota April 12-14, 2022. Ranchers in the area, many of whom are deep into calving season, prepared as best they could to protect their animals.

Calves and cows were attentive to visitors and content during a tour of Terry Ellingson’s ranch Feb. 8, seemingly oblivious to the bitter cold. The calves nestled in their straw beds or milled about inside lean-to shelters while their mothers ate hay or watched over their young.

Calves and cows were attentive to visitors and content during a tour of Terry Ellingson’s ranch Feb. 8, seemingly oblivious to the bitter cold. The calves nestled in their straw beds or milled about inside lean-to shelters while their mothers ate hay or watched over their young.