Brand inspection changes long overdue

Jaclyn Wilson
Feb 19, 2025
Feb 19, 2025

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I had it in the back of my mind that I really should put Christmas decorations away by Feb. 14. My new goal is Saint Patrick’s Day. The house seems empty when they get boxed up for the year, so I’m in no hurry.

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Jaclyn Wilson is more than a rancher, raising Red Angus cattle at Wilson Ranch near Lakeside, Nebraska. She’s an artist with a welder’s torch. She holds leadership positions with several agriculture organizations. She can be reached at jaclyn@flyingdiamondgenetics.com. This column represents the views of one person and are not necessarily the opinion of the Midwest Messenger.