How To Become A Rancher

Have you ever thought that the ranch-life could be for you? Becoming a rancher is a huge commitment and involves a lot of hard work but for many people it can be incredibly rewarding and worthwhile.  Becoming a rancher typically requires a combination of education, experience, and resources. Here are some steps to becoming a… [ view more ]

The US Ranching Industry At A Glance

The US ranching and farming industry is in a major state of transition and rapid innovation. Technology is changing the way we work on our ranches and farms and also how we, as Americans, interact with our food on a daily basis. Let’s take a further look into the industry and explore the various changes. If… [ view more ]

How To Prepare For The Spring Calving Season

With spring calving just weeks away, following some of the outlined tips will help farmers be prepared for one of the busiest times of the year. Its a good idea to use the next couple of weeks to finalise preparations for the arrival of the 2023 calf crop.  Calving Pens If you have not already… [ view more ]

Four Trends Shaping the Future of Farming and Ranching

Farmers and ranchers have long been known for adapting and innovating, but new research challenges whether they are looking deep enough over the horizon to really win in the future. In this blog we are going to look at four key trends. When we consider these trend collectively, it becomes pretty clear that we are… [ view more ]

Christmas on a Ranch

Christmas is a time of year for family and friends, eating and drinking, laughing, giving and remembering. When you live on a ranch you have the added excitement of calving, emergency rescues and muck and mayhem. Here are 8 things that make Christmas on a ranch so interesting and special. If you have any questions… [ view more ]

What are ranch rodeos?

Ranch rodeos are a traditional type of rodeo which involve teams of cowboys or cowgirls from different ranches. The teams compete against each other in a number of events based on the sort of work they do day-to-day. Some of this work includes riding, roping, branding and horse breaking. Ranch rodeos are held all over… [ view more ]

Preparing Your Ranch For The Winter Season

Ranchers spend long hours on the ranch and extreme weather can make this work more challenging. By preparing your ranch for cold weather now you can minimize the amount of time you have to spend out in the cold. Here are our tips on how to winterize the ranch and stock up on essentials before… [ view more ]

4 Books Every Rancher Should Read

Books are one of the greatest educational resources that we have available to us. Being able to raise cattle and produce top quality beef in today’s world requires a rancher to be a life long learner. You may be a little overwhelmed by the amount of information out there on the internet and in books… [ view more ]

Debunking Common Ranching Myths

Myth 1: Small Ranches Don’t Make A Difference This myth argues that small farms and ranches really don’t impact the economy or local food supplies. However the reality is that small farms of up to 150 acres make up the vast majority of the agricultural industry. Small farms and ranches sell to larger distributors, as… [ view more ]

Ranching In The Summer

The higher temperatures and longer hours of sunshine can have an effect on cattle and their daily needs. As a result, summer can be a difficult time of year for many ranchers. The heat, the summer sicknesses, the cost of labor, etc.  It is wonderful that the cattle get to spend more time outside, but… [ view more ]

What are the Types of Ranching?

Ranching is a method of raising cattle or other livestock on pastureland. Although the term has become associated with the U.S., it’s also practiced around the globe.  In some countries, ranchers raise their animals in large open spaces, while in others they tend smaller herds in enclosed areas known as corrals. In India alone, over… [ view more ]

15 Facts about Ranching

1. Ranching is the practice of raising herds of animals on large tracts of land. 2. Ranching is common in temperate, dry areas, such as the Pampas region of South America, the western United States, the Prairie Provinces of Canada, and the Australian Outback 3. More than 700,000 cattle farms, ranches and feedyards exist in… [ view more ]