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This ratio could be the key to long-term profitability in ranching

Real Agriculture

Farming can be a high risk business and that is as true in ranching as it is in other agricultural sectors. While 2024 saw some excellent highs in the cattle markets, Burke Teichert, a consultant, writer, and public speaker, says in this interview at the Western Canada Conference on Soil Health and Grazing, that these Read More

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Harvie Ranching cleans up at National Western Stock Show

Real Agriculture

If Denvers National Western Stock Show is the Super Bowl of cattle shows, then Harvie Ranching at Olds, Alta is coming home with a Super Bowl ring. As Jill Harvie discusses in the interview below, the ranchs Hereford bulls took the National Champion Carload honours at the show held this week, after coming in as Read More

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Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 18: Managing for wildlife attractants on the ranch

Real Agriculture

Access to high quality feed and water make for a good ranching location. They allow producers to raise productive livestock, setting up the ranch to turn a profit. They allow producers to raise productive livestock, setting up the ranch to turn a profit.

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Durnin redefining farm and ranch wear for women

Real Agriculture

What do you do if you’re a woman working in agriculture and you can’t find comfortable work clothes? That’s what independent agronomist Michelle Durnin did in 2021 when she launched Durnin Farm & Ranch Wear to design and sell women’s workwear. How about starting your own clothing line?

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State agriculture departments seek to support new farmers with business and technical assistance services

NASDA

State agriculture officials expressed the need for farm technical assistance resources to support farmers in business management and farm transitions during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2025 Winter Policy Conference. Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. territories.

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Peavey Mart facing uncertain future

Real Agriculture

One of Canadas largest retailers of farm and ranch supplies is facing an uncertain future. The company has not publicly confirmed closures elsewhere, but there are multiple online outlets now reporting over 90 Peavey Mart stores across the Read More One of Canadas largest retailers of farm and ranch supplies is facing an uncertain future.

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Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 19: Calving, cold weather, and cattle content with Bryan Luthi

Real Agriculture

The day-to-day on a family ranch often means juggling many pieces in order to get the job done and to raise the chances of making a profit. The Luthi Ranch, a 6th generation family enterprise in western Wyoming, is no exception. The Luthi Ranch, a 6th generation family enterprise in western Wyoming, is no exception.

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