How to Buy a Ranch

Owning a ranch can be a very rewarding experience. If you’re new to ranch buying, the list below should help you get started: Decide what kind of livestock you’d want to raise and check them against zoning restrictions at the local Resources and Management office. Obtain information about the maximum number of animals the property can support from the Natural Resources Conservation Service office. Check that there is a working road to the property you plan to buy. If a road to the property does not exist, you will need to obtain...

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Popular Cattle Breeds for Crossbreeding

In the pursuit of the perfect beef, cattle producers have crossed certain cattle breeds to produce offspring that might inherit distinct advantages from their diverse genetic lines. While the specific pairing that leads to the perfect beef has yet to be found, crossbreeding has brought forth many desirable new cattle breeds into the world, with some even becoming mainstays in the US beef industry. Crossbreeding is a science. Scientists have different ways of calculating the type of calf that is likely to result from pairing up different breeds. Angus It...

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Beginner’s Guide to Popular Beef Cattle Breeds

If news reports from the last few months are to be believed, then global demand for US beef will soon surge. Seeing as the US beef industry is likely to see a boom in profits, many investors are looking to purchase ranches for sale and starting their own beef cattle operations. Sadly, not all cattle breeds are created equal. Certain breeds are better suited for beef production than others. For the benefit of beginner beef cattle ranchers, here are some of the most popular cattle breeds: Angus Angus is highly regarded in the beef industry...

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Choosing the Best Cattle Breed for Your Ranch

It’s no secret that Americans love their steak, which explains why there’s such a huge market for beef production in the country. If you recently bought a ranch with the intention of raising cattle, one of the biggest decisions you have to make is which breed to choose. While cattle is generally low maintenance, the proper breed will boost the profitability of your ranch. Here are a few tips to remember: Consider Your Ranch’s Environment Different breeds are suited to specific temperatures and terrain, so make sure to choose one that will...

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Of Cattle and Cash: Profitable Ranches

City living has its advantages, yet quite a number of people these days are also looking to acquire ranch properties in rural parts of the country to experience a different way of life and even make a profit. For those with the right disposition and perseverance, ranch ownership can prove quite lucrative. Ranches can be classified as for-profit ranches or guest ranches. The former can be likened to farms in that they make profit through the sale of produce such as dairy products from cows. On the other hand, a guest or dude ranch gives paying...

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How to Buy Ranch Properties

Ranch ownership can provide a fresh start for those planning to settle down in a calmer, rural part of the country. One can also raise cattle and profit from the sale of produce and dairy products. While folks may think they can purchase ranches as they would houses, the process works a lot differently. Buyers can’t just decide on a whim that they want to acquire a ranch; careful deliberation is required before one even obtains financing. Aspiring ranch operators should, among other things, create a business plan that details the ranch category,...

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