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a diagram showing the different types of cattle grazing

Benefits of grazingCostThe highest cost in most, if not all, cattle production systems is feed. Many producers use grazing to reduce costs for their operations. Properly managed pasture-based systems use land efficiently and provide high production per acre.Marginal landNot all land can grow row crops. These pieces of land are usually described as marginal. Grazing is a way to grow a crop (grass) on land unsuitable for traditional row crops such as corn and beans. Cows can use the grass and…

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men in cowboy hats are around a cow on the ground

When @loeco.cattle reached out to me to capture their branding, I couldn’t have been more excited to say YES! As a photographer with a passion for the western lifestyle, the chance to document a cattle branding was a dream come true. Today was nothing short of amazing. The morning was filled with the sounds of cattle and the energy of the ranching community as they worked together in perfect harmony. Every moment was a testament to the hard work and tradition that goes into ranch life…

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two cows standing in a field with the words 4 ways ranchers increase their sustainability

It’s not uncommon to discuss rotational grazing, water plans and soil nutrients when the topic of sustainability arises, especially when it comes to discussions online and in print media. However, there are many animal and herd management tactics that cattle ranchers can use to further improve the sustainability and viability of their ranches.

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a man riding on the back of a brown horse in front of a log cabin

The American cowboy and his horse have become icons of the wild west. While most people will never step foot on a ranch let alone ride a horse or work a cow, the ranch horse is still a very valuable team member for farms and ranches throughout the United States. Whether you are running cattle, farming sheep or even just raising horses, a good ranch horse can help you speed through a day’s work. These 6 breeds of horses are known for their ability to help out on the ranch or farm!

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a man riding on the back of a brown horse next to a herd of cattle

When it comes to cattle ranches for sale in the Intermountain West, ranch buyers have different considerations than ranchers residing on the plains. At the end of the day, every rancher’s goal is economic viability and sustainability. So what goes into making a ranch “pencil”?

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