For generations, the cattle business ran on trust and tradition—your word was your bond, and that was enough. And, that’s still true in a lot of ways, but the industry could use an update to employment practices, including employment and housing agreements. 

One of the most common mistakes we see in ranch management is the misunderstanding of the difference between a ranch manager and a cowboy.

More than 90 percent of farms and ranches in the United States are family-owned. Does this matter?