By Wayne Knight For any business keeping costs low is a critical management function. For an agricultural business, this is especially important. At HMI, we recommend analyzing costs based on a reallocation of your expenses list. Consider dividing your costs into the following categories ... Read More
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Achieving 350% Net Revenue Increase with Beef Cattle in Arid Environments
If you are looking for a way to make a profit with beef cattle in an arid environment, I highly recommend you learn more about Alejandro Carrillo and the Las Damas Ranch located in Chihuahua, Mexico. The reason for this profitable business model is not access to cheap labor as some people may ... Read More
21st Century Ranching Requires Diversification–CS Cattle Company
Innovating to succeed is a trademark of the 130,000-acre C.S. Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico run by the Davis family since 1873. The CS Ranch is comprised of three main sections of land: Headquarters at 29,000, the Clayton Place over near Springer at 40,000 acres, and the Crow Creek which is 60,000 ... Read More
A $2 Million Cow?
On the Reasons to Be Cheerful website, there was an article written by Mitch Anderson titled “The Planet Saving Potential of Whale Poop.” The gist of the article is that whales have a great deal of value because they help sequester atmospheric carbon through their symbiotic relationship with the ... Read More
Utilizing Compost or Manure – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – PART II
A guest blog by Neal Kinsey Click here to read Part I of this series. Like all needed plant and animal products that contribute positively to soil fertility and plant growth, using compost and manures correctly can be of tremendous benefit. The effectiveness and value of applying them ... Read More
Ferrell Ranch of Kansas Seeks Apprentices
Ferrell Ranch, managed by 4L Grazing, is launching an eight-month program created to give apprentices a hands-on introduction to regenerative agriculture. Diverse enterprises include cattle, goats, sheep, poultry, and custom grazing. The 7100-acre Ferrell Ranch is in the Flint Hills of Kansas ... Read More
Digging into the Root Cause
by Wayne Knight In Holistic Management, we aim to think holistically. We endeavor to simultaneously consider profitability, ecological health, and quality of life to create balance in our business, now and into the future. We strive at improving the way we make decisions through clarity on ... Read More
NM Riparian Restoration Success
A.T. and Lucinda Cole retired to the 11,393-acre Pitchfork Ranch near Silver City, New Mexico in 2004. The next year they began restoring the ranch’s nine-mile stretch of the Burro Ciénaga and surrounding habitat. The pictures below tell the story of that journey and results the Coles have ... Read More
