Progressive Cattle Magazine

20/11/2025

Looking to increase your herd size? This article has great strategies to help minimize the risks. Read it now:

For those considering growing their beef cattle herd, quick wins and day-to-day details may be extremely tempting to pursue. But like most things in life, it’s important to look well beyond the immediate. Expansion may have different meanings for different operations.

19/11/2025

Why Nofence?

Nofence’s GPS-based collars stood out for their simplicity. With no base stations to install, Bob could draw and adjust boundaries directly from his phone – even in areas with limited cell service.

The land was wild and overgrown with creek bottoms tangled in brush, uplands scorched bare. Most would have passed it by. But Bob saw potential. What he needed was a way to work the land without miles of costly, short-lived fencing. That’s when he turned to Nofence virtual fencing, a modern soluti...

19/11/2025

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17/11/2025

After 37 years in education, Bob Spikes is teaching a new kind of lesson: how technology keeps ranching alive for the next generation. With Nofence, his family’s legacy thrives — no fences required. https://ow.ly/NuEm50Xjj2p

11/11/2025

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10/11/2025

From overgrown creek bottoms to thriving grasslands — Bob Spikes is restoring 700 acres of Texas pasture using rotational grazing powered by Nofence. Less labor, more land health, and total control from his phone. https://ow.ly/9LvG50Xjitn

06/11/2025

Work-life balance is more achievable than you might think. Find suggestions on how to make it a reality in this article: www.agproud.com/articles/61897

How do successful beef producers make sure there is balance between the demands of the ranch and the other aspects of a healthy life?

05/11/2025

Fall-calving cows and rebreeding. What you need to know for better success can be found in this article! Check it out:

Fall calving has its advantages for calf survivability, marketing and reducing calving stress. However, the challenges of fall and winter breeding require some adjustments to management to ensure success.

03/11/2025

In the rugged heart of West Central Texas, Bob Spikes is proving there’s no terrain too tough for innovation. With Nofence virtual fencing in the palm of his hand, he’s managing cattle across water gaps, canyon creeks and rocky pastures — no wires, no hassle, no tower needed. https://ow.ly/pTIK50XjfiZ

27/10/2025

With Nofence, you can push boundaries. Open new acres, cut fence costs, boost weaning weights, and improve pasture health, all while seeing real returns on your investment. Ready to see the impact in your herd? Quote your collars. https://ow.ly/1MA550X83O3

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22/10/2025

PRF insurance is a tool designed to help ranchers manage drought risk with minimal cash flow disruption. By understanding how PRF insurance premiums are structured and subsidized, you can make informed decisions that help protect your land, your herd, and your family’s way of life.

One of the first questions about Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) insurance is straightforward: How much is this going to cost me? That question deserves a clear, honest answer. At Redd Summit, we understand that running a ranch means watching every dollar and planning for dry months when rainfal...

20/10/2025

With virtual fencing cost-share and grant funding available in many states, there’s never been a better time to invest in your herd’s future. Explore funding today. https://ow.ly/t9W550X83AB

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