Cattle ranching

Raising cattle can be a profitable business if you choose the right breeds for your climate and the amount of land you have.

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.

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…

Ever question why ranchers do what they do at the ranch? 🤔 We debunk 3 common falsehoods about beef and cattle ranching in this post! Click to join us in this enlightening journey. 📝😉

Get a plan in place to minimize cattle input costs and maximize profit.

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Livestock has existed at Hollister since the mid 1700’s. Rather than unmitigated development, ranching at Hollister serves as a regenerative operation designed to work with the land, rather than at its expense. Sadly, too much of the worlds livestock is produced via feedlot and dairy practices. Hollister Ranch provides a sustainable alternative with its regenerative grass-fed grazing practices.

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…

LU Beef’s Instagram profile post: “We raise high-quality beef cattle that are born and raised on the open range. Our herd of over 1,400 mother cows spend their summers…”

A major drought forced Caputa, South Dakota rancher Shawn Freeland to reconsider his grazing methods.