Agriculture Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide The Power of Beef: A Rancher’s Perspective on Its Role in a Healthy Diet March 12, 2026 Read more
Agriculture Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Dryland Farming in the Pacific Northwest: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Prospects February 12, 2026 Read more
Agriculture Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Why Rural Matters: Voices from Wyoming November 24, 2025 Read more
Agriculture Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Important Considerations When Investing in Hay Ground July 3, 2025 Read more
Agriculture Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Rural Renaissance: A Shift in Land Management June 5, 2025 How Landowners Are Bridging Tradition with Regenerative Agriculture to Enhance Profitability and Revitalize Soil Health In the realm of rural land management, a notable shift towards regenerative grazing practices is being observed with increasing prominence. Regenerative grazing is the practice of closely managing where and how long animals graze, as opposed to a more traditional […] Read more
Agriculture Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Are You Eligible for an Emergency Drought Relief Loan in 2025? May 1, 2025 Landowners in several Wyoming counties may be eligible for emergency drought funding. Ranching in Wyoming or any of the other Rocky Mountain states can provide many unique challenges. Often, landowners operate on narrow margins before weathering difficulties such as droughts, flash floods, and natural disasters. These scenarios can leave producers in a difficult position and […] Read more
Agriculture Investment Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Choosing the Best Ranch Management Plan: Key Considerations February 27, 2025 Buying a cattle ranch is an exciting and rewarding experience. I love working my ranch lands, caring for my cattle, and spending time outdoors. I enjoy sharing my experiences with my friends, neighbors, clients, and folks who aren’t familiar with ranching. So, I wanted to share some practices I have encountered and even implemented over […] Read more
Agriculture Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Virtual Fencing: The Newest Innovation in Livestock Containment and Range Management March 7, 2024 If you take a drive through the modern-day New England countryside, you will still find stone walls lining the edges of historic farm properties. These charming walls were very labor-intensive to build, as stones were removed from farm fields out of necessity; this created an opportunity to repurpose those stones for the containment of livestock […] Read more
Agriculture Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide FENCING CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR NEW RANCH August 3, 2023 When buying a new farm or ranch, it can be easy to overlook the potential cost, time, and effort ofpersonalizing fencing applications. Fencing needs will vary widely from property to property, basedon the previous operations of the farm or ranch, how the fencing was kept up, and whether or notthe fence is on the property […] Read more
Agriculture Investment Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide 5 Things All Landowners Should Know About Renewable Energy Opportunities June 29, 2023 In 1820 the United States Government started selling publicly held land for $1.25 per acre. This event allowed citizens in urban areas new opportunities, but buying land in unsettled areas was only practical for some. Later, Congress was urged to offer free land to encourage more settlement in these unestablished regions. The Homestead Act was […] Read more
Agriculture Investment Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide How to Grow Sustainable Profit Through Analyzing Ranch Performance June 1, 2023 In late August 2021, as the world settled into the bottom half of the Covid pandemic, the sale of a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card in near-perfect condition grabbed headlines when it sold for a staggering $12,600,000.00, making it the largest amount ever paid for a piece of sports memorabilia. In my last article, […] Read more
Agriculture Investment Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide How to Build Wealth by Renovating and Upgrading Ranches May 18, 2023 Renovating residential homes has been a hot topic for many years. Television has promoted the process of upgrading real estate through multiple shows across several networks. However, did you know upgrading and renovating farm and ranch properties has also become popular? The rising price of agricultural land has made it difficult for the average producer […] Read more
Agriculture Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Grasslands CRP Program May 4, 2023 It was once said, “The best thing about the land is the landscape.” A good point, but what is also very rewarding is an additional return on your investment through special programs designed to protect and preserve that landscape. Many landowners are unaware of ongoing incentives for maintaining or enhancing certain portions of their property, […] Read more
Agriculture Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Browse Ranching April 20, 2023 Through my years of ranch real estate, one thing that has become very apparent is the expectations of what a cattle ranch should look like in the eyes of a buyer. Most buyers picture waves of knee-high grass, lush, irrigated hay meadows, mountains of stored hay, and live water running through the ranch. Although this […] Read more
Agriculture Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Regenerative Grazing 101 April 6, 2023 What is regenerative grazing? Regenerative grazing is the practice of using grazing animals to regenerate the land. To regenerate something means to regrow or bring new and more vigorous life to an area. Historically this word has been used by biologists to describe the process of regrowing or regenerating tissues and by urban planners to […] Read more
Agriculture Education Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Upsizing or Downsizing a Ranch Without Feeling Upside Down October 28, 2022 By Reneé Baker, Farm & Ranch Sales, Licensed In ID There are many reasons for upsizing or downsizing your ranching operation. An adjacent property may become available for a reasonable price, allowing you to add acreage and animals, build a larger barn, or construct additional housing for ranch hands. You may be ready for a […] Read more
Agriculture Education Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Living on a Montana Ranch December 16, 2021 By John Anderson, Broker Associate, Licensed in MT, ID “What’s it really like to live on a ranch?” is one of the most frequently asked questions I receive from prospective clients. As a general rule, those who ask me this question are urban or semi-rural dwellers yearning to escape the rat race encroaching on and […] Read more
Agriculture Education Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 7 Dogs of Ranchlands November 1, 2021 By Tess Rafferty, author at the Ranchlands Review The deep navy umbrella of a four am Colorado prairie sky hangs overhead. Birds are still slumbering, awaiting the arrival of dawn before beginning morning discussions. There are few sounds to be heard save the creaking of leather, the clank of cinches, the shifting of hooves as […] Read more
Agriculture Education Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 7 Exotic Ranching: Basic Principles of Entering the Exotic Ranching Market November 1, 2021 By Drake Heller, Broker Associate, Republic Ranches Exotic ranching is an excellent option for your property if you want to add an income-producing element to your ranch. If you’ve contemplated buying cattle or farming but are looking for something different, exotic ranching could be your niche. This booming business is more fun than cattle and […] Read more
Agriculture Education Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide 2021: A Better Year for the Cattle Industry? February 18, 2021 By Alex Robertson, Broker, Licensed in OR On a crisp December morning in Madras, Oregon, the cattle at The Greens’ Feedlot line up to the feed bunks. Not much space is available in the Greens’ Feedlot as most (if not all) pens are full with the appropriate number of cattle. The feedlot is a custom […] Read more
Agriculture Conservation Education Land Investor Features Volume 6 Forestlands: The Ultimate ESG investment October 29, 2020 By Troy Dana, Designated Broker, Licensed in WA, AK ESG (environmental, social, and governance) is a general term used in capital markets and by investors to evaluate corporate behavior to determine the future financial performance/benefit of investing in new companies and innovations. ESG is the new standard by which corporations, non-profits, and start-ups stand out […] Read more