Rhodesdale Farm

What Happens In A Cattle Feedlot

So what really takes place at a cattle feedlot? Many folks refer to these places of business as factory farms. … More

Is Hemp Seed a Good Livestock Feed?

There’s been a lot of speculation that hemp seed cake – the byproduct of crushing hemp seed for oil – would make an excellent feed for beef and dairy cattle,

Why You Should Grill Your Steak Frozen

In fact, it'll probably be the best steak you ever grilled.

Why humans struggled to make 'f' and 'v' sounds until farming came along

Love to drop F-bombs? Thank the shift to agriculture.

This Infectious Video of a Farmer Dancing In His Barn Is Going Mega-Viral

We're in awe of this man's moves—and his uplifting message.

How Drones Came to Your Local Farm

Relatively cheap drones with advanced sensors and imaging capabilities are giving farmers new ways to increase yields and reduce crop damage.

Ever wondered why those giant tomatoes at the grocery store taste like cardboard?

When is it Time for a Landowner to Change Tenants?

The relationship between a landowner and a tenant—the farmer who farms the land—is similar to any relationship. There can be ups and downs, but hopefully, with good communication between the two parties, the business relationship flourishes and each partner feels that their goals are being met. At a time with more volatility in both grain …

Benefits of Precision Agriculture

With all the new advances in agriculture cropping up over the last several years—whether it’s advances in equipment or developments in seed hybrids—perhaps none is doing more to change the farming landscape than the advent of precision agriculture. Farmers across the nation are turning toward this technological innovation, and are readily seeing its myriad benefits …

Should Landowners Consider a Trust During Estate Planning?

Among the many decisions farmers and landowners make, the most important deal with estate planning. Unfortunately, estate planning often gets pushed to the back burner, and the wide array of options available to landowners is left unexplored. Being proactive in exploring these options can pave the way for a peaceful estate settlement that retains and …

6 trends shaping the future of farming and ranching

Farmers and ranchers have long been known for adapting and innovating, but new research challenges whether they are looking deep enough over the horizon to really win in the future.

How Drones Will Revolutionize Ranching

There's no need for a cowboy to ride all day in search of a stray when a drone with an infrared camera can spot it from on high.

Why systems thinking is vital for a profitable ranching

Ranches are complex systems and one change can result in any number of unintended outcomes.

Is it a Farm or a Ranch? We answer the age old question.

Imagine the perfect operation. Is that your ranch?

we all need to ask the question, “What does our perfect ranch look like?”

Ranch managers: Are you a seeker of truth?

Successful ranch managers, however, have learned that real progress comes when they open their minds and become seekers of truth.

Is tradition holding your ranching operation back?

Most traditions are valid and useful. But don’t be afraid to cull those that aren’t.

Life Finds a Way: Ten Bits Ranch

As you approach Ten Bits Ranch Bed and Breakfast on a dusty road that bumps and swerves through slanted hills and cliffs, the beaten path tapers away...

Woolard Ranch: Build the Home of your dreams