Ranchers reflect on December’s winter storms By Sarah Hill Many cattle producers are still recovering from the “once-in-a-generation” winter storm that hit 17 states in mid-late December. Unofficially named Winter Storm Elliott by The Weather Channel, the storm packed a one-two punch of several inches—or even feet—of snow followed by multiple days of dangerously cold, below-zero temperatures with deadly wind chills. While flights were cancelled and interstates were shut down, livestock producers still had to do their best to care for their animals, despite the horrible conditions. Back-to-Back Hits “Having the two storms back-to-back was the big issue,” says Tammy...

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