Ranch SmarterArticles
Ways to ranch smarter
Practical, plain-English articles on saving time and money with cattle. New ones added regularly.
6-minute read
How to calibrate a sprayer in 5 minutes (and why yours is probably off)
Find your sprayer’s real gallons per acre with a measuring cup and a stopwatch, then mix the tank right every time.
5-minute readCattle treatment records: never miss a dose or a withdrawal date
A simple system for treatment records, follow-up doses and meat withdrawal dates — on paper or on your phone.
6-minute readWhen to move cattle: simple rotational grazing rules of thumb
Rotational grazing doesn’t have to be complicated. A few rules of thumb for when to move cattle and how long to rest a pasture.
7-minute readCalving season checklist: get ready before the first calf
What to have on hand, when to step in, and what every newborn calf needs — a practical checklist for calving season.
6-minute readKnow your breakeven before sale day
How to work out your cost per head and breakeven price per hundredweight, so you know whether to sell or hold.