Cost of Cutting Corners in Breeding Season

The True Cost of Cutting Corners in Breeding season As fall settles in and spring-born calves are weaned, it is easy to focus on what is happening now – sorting calves and making marketing decisions and winter feeding plans. But this time of year also is when the next breeding season truly begins. How we […]

Winterizing the Ranch 

Winterizing the Ranch  Without the intensities of calving, branding or getting stock to market, winter may be a bit of an “off season” for many beef operations.  But don’t become too complacent, because it can still bite and cause undue stress, especially if you are ill prepared.  Making sure your cattle are prepared for the […]

Importance of Winter Water

Importance of Winter Water Even though most people don’t think about water when they think about nutrition for cattle, water is actually the most important nutrient.  Most animals can survive for many days without food, but only a few days without water.  A cow’s body is composed of about 60% to 70% water, though this […]

Reasons You Need a Portable Corral

Reasons You Need a Portable Corral If you’ve ever spent a long day gathering cattle from the back corners of your property, or from rented or remote farms, you know how much time and energy go into it. That’s where portable corrals have become a real game-changer for cattlemen. These systems on wheels are a […]

5 Ways to Prepare for Winter on Your Regenerative Ranch

5 Ways to Prepare for Winter on Your Regenerative Ranch Noble Research Institute ranch manager Paul Luna and grazing team facilitator Devlon Ford share their top tips to help keep your animals healthy and your regenerative ranch running smoothly, no matter what winter throws at you. Study hyper-local and larger weather patterns As a facilitator […]

Sandhills Task Force Accepting 2026 Applicants

PRESS RELEASE Nov 1st, 2025 Now accepting applications! 2026 Sandhills Ranch Internship Program & the NEW Sandhills Ranch Apprenticeship The Sandhills Task Force is now accepting applications for the 2026 season of Sandhills Ranch Internships. This paid, three-month summer-long internship includes room and partial board as well as additional paid educational opportunities. Explore a career […]

Press Release 10-30-2025

Managing Lice Infestations on Beef Cattle

Managing Lice Infestations on Beef Cattle Controlling horn fly populations on your operation is imperative to maintaining healthy and productive cattle. However, horn flies are just one of the many insects affecting beef cattle. Lice infestations can lead to reduced weight gain, lower milk production, and increased discomfort and stress for your cattle during the […]