As Laura and Grant Smith expand their cow-calf operation, they’re applying what they learned from Ranching for Profit to decisions ranging from buying cows to grazing plans
An enterprise analysis can help steer your farm or ranch towards profitability
Dallas Mount helps beef producers dial in their business practices, while also taking care of the land
New calves in distress or having trouble nursing can still get their first colostrum by tubing, giving them a better shot at good health
Functional equipment makes it easier to practice good stockmanship and keep people safe, whether the facilities are portable or stationary
When choosing a machine, start with the feed type going into the ration, then look at the features
By making good stockmanship a regular practice, producers can reduce risk to themselves, their families and their workers
Given the short haying windows, Adam Verner sees growth potential for wet hay and silage balers. But manufacturers still face challenges around speed, bale density and cost
The earliest round balers were amazing but frustrating machines. During forage season, I would exhibit a semi-permanent crick in the neck combined with a disturbing vocabulary of profanities. Constant fear of a plugged pickup, a twisted belt or a roller bearing displaying the telltale signs of smoke before the fire plagued my working days. These […] Read more
This ranching family has created water hubs in their pastures to support rotational grazing
If you’re in the market for a new handling system, consider safety, footing and how the system will be used
