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💪🏼 3 Non-Negotiables for Building Better Females
All Your Records In One Place, 3 Steps to Audit Your Ranch for Better Profitability, Ranch Records Made Easy for Families, and Cheeseburger Mac Recipe from Ranching.com by CattleMax.
Welcome to the 113th edition of Ranching.com – the leading cattle management resource for a community of 96,000+ ranchers and farmers.
IN THE NEWS
💪🏼 3 Non-Negotiables for Building Better Females
Wyatt Bechtel
💪🏼 3 Non-Negotiables for Building Better Females - Selecting the next generation of females comes down to a few key traits that impact long-term profitability. This article highlights the importance of focusing on fundamentals like mature size, fertility, and adaptability to your environment when making replacement decisions. Keeping these priorities in mind helps build a more efficient, productive cow herd for years to come.
📊 All Your Records, One Place - Keeping cattle records doesn’t have to be complicated. This article highlights how using an all-in-one system like CattleMax brings herd health, breeding, and inventory data together—making it easier to stay organized and turn everyday records into better management decisions.
🌱 Don’t Rush Grazing This Spring - It can be tempting to turn cattle out as soon as grass starts to green up, but grazing too early can hurt pasture productivity for the entire season. This article highlights the importance of delaying turnout, protecting early forage growth, and planning ahead with forage inventories and contingency strategies. A little patience now can lead to healthier pastures and better performance all year long.
🐂 Measurement, Management & Momentum - Success in today’s cattle industry comes down to tracking the right data and using it to drive better decisions. This article highlights how measuring performance, managing resources effectively, and staying consistent with records can build long-term momentum in your operation. It’s not just about collecting numbers—it’s about turning them into progress.
🚀 Meet the Startups Shaping the Future of Livestock - A new wave of startups is bringing fresh ideas to the cattle industry, from AI-driven herd management to methane reduction and early disease detection. These innovators are focused on helping producers improve efficiency, animal health, and long-term sustainability. It’s a look at where livestock technology is headed—and how it could impact operations in the years ahead.
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RANCHING KNOW-HOW
📋 3 Steps to Audit Your Ranch for Better Profitability
 Casual Cattle Conversations | Taking time to evaluate your operation can uncover opportunities to improve both efficiency and profit. This article outlines a simple three-step ranch audit process that focuses on defining your goals, assessing key areas of your operation, and putting measurable benchmarks in place. It’s a practical way to move from guesswork to data-driven decisions. |
BEHIND THE MIC
Ranch Records Made Easy for Families
NATURAL DISASTERS
🔥Tips for Care Following Wildfire [Drovers]
Where AgTech Meets Ranching
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CATTLE COMMUNITY
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Cheeseburger Mac
Ground Beef served with macaroni noodles and a cheesy sauce. A favorite for kids and adults alike. |
READER POLL
What do you prioritize most when selecting replacement females? |
LAST WEEK’S POLL RESULTS
With the U.S cattle herd shrinking, what is your biggest focus right now? | 38.89%: Improving herd efficiency 23.61%: Expanding or rebuilding herd 22.22%: Locking in strong prices 15.28%: Managing cost and risk |
