A recent text message from a friend read: “Facts about hormones in milk. Go.” …
Life on the Passenger Side
I grew up on the passenger side of a ranch pickup. As a kid, I spent …
Using Facebook Live for Your Ag Business!
You may have seen our new Facebook Live broadcasts on the Ranch House Designs …
5 Reasons Sheep Might Actually Be Smart
If you’ve raised sheep, showed sheep or even been around sheep, you’ve probably heard …
Raised on a Ranch: The Lessons I Learned
Getting to grow up on a ranch makes me feel like I was one of …
Lessons Learned During #Calfwatch
by Ashley Middleswarth Those of us fortunate enough to grow up in production agriculture know …
10 Reasons Showing Livestock is “Worth It”
Some people look at those who show livestock and think we are crazy. Some ask, …
If My FFA Jacket Could Talk
Over the course of my FFA career, I actually wore 5 different jackets (not …
15 Signs You Might be a Livestock Judger
Livestock judgers, the D1 athletes of the Ag side of campus. While I never judged …
A Cattleman’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
by Nicole Lane February is the month of “love” but for many cattle producers, it’s also …
Things Your Cattleman Dad Has Said
Written by: Tierra Kessler I’ve come across many articles that let you know what to …
Dear First Year Stock Show Mom
Written by Rachel Spencer Dear First Year Stock Show Mom, I’ve been at this stock …
Not Just a Rancher
Written by Cheyenne Sparks I recently went to a trade show that had a large variety …
Four Tips as Stock Show Kids Return to School
Written by Rachel Spencer As the local fairs begin to wind down, school is about …
The 5 “P’s” of Livestock Photography
Written by Michaela Mann I really enjoy taking “natural” photos of livestock on pasture, corn …
5 Reasons Why Every Cattleman Needs a Cattle Dog
Written by Michaela Mann A dog is a staple in many households acting as a …
Returning To The Family Ranch
Having a ranch to go back to after college is an opportunity that many wish …
Raising Market Steers
Selling your first market project is a difficult process for most young exhibitors. When it …
April 2015 Livestock Motivation
Here are our April 2015 Livestock Motivation Graphics! We post all of these to the Ranch House Designs Pinterest account, …
Go-To Recipes For Stock Shows
Feeding your family and crew at a stock show can be an expensive and time …
March 2015 Livestock Motivation
Here are our March 2015 Livestock Motivation Graphics! We post all of these to the Ranch House Designs Pinterest account, …
14 Things We Can Learn From Cattle
I’ve spent my life around cattle. I grew up on a seed stock operation and …
Think Before You Post
Social media is a wonderful way to stay connected with friends and family while sharing …
February 2015 Livestock Motivation
Here are our February 2015 Livestock Motivation Graphics! We post all of these to the Ranch House Designs Pinterest account, …
10 #COWSTAGRAM’s That Will Make Your Day
It’s no secret that we are a little bit obsessed with cattle here at Ranch …