Every Breeder Is Breeding for Homozygosity… Whether They Realize It or Not
Now before everybody’s eyes glaze over at the word homozygous, stick with me here. Because this matters more than most breeders think.
Now before everybody’s eyes glaze over at the word homozygous, stick with me here. Because this matters more than most breeders think.
When people think about raising cattle, they often picture animals roaming across a large pasture all season long. For many years, that’s how grazing was commonly managed.
One of our longtime followers mentioned this weekend that they missed our old farm progress updates, so here's a look at what we've been building behind the scenes at Dos Lobos Ranch.
When most people see weeds in a pasture, the first reaction is usually frustration. But on a regenerative farm, weeds often tell a much more interesting story.
When most people think about improving soil, they imagine tractors, compost, or fertilizer. But some of the most important soil builders on our ranch are much smaller.
One of the fastest ways we’ve improved soil on our ranch is something that looks surprisingly simple: We feed hay directly on the pasture.
If you follow regenerative agriculture conversations, you’ll hear the phrase “soil organic matter” over and over again. But what does it actually mean?
Kunekune pork is prized for its fat and flavor, making certain cuts especially desirable.
If you’ve ever had a steak at a high-end restaurant and thought, “Why doesn’t mine taste like this at home?” — you’re not alone.
Why This Heritage Pork May Be One of the Most Nutrient-Dense Meats You Can Eat
Most confusion comes from assuming these are quality levels. They are actually housing descriptions.
Both grocery store beef and grass fed beef come from cattle. The differences come from how the animal lived before harvest — not from processing after.