You want to succeed as a new farmer. You have a lot of passion for your work, and you’d like to make it pay off. Whether you’re interested in providing for a need in your community, or you’re ready to share your love of farming with the world, we’ve got some tips to help you [...]
Inflation affects everything we do, from buying groceries to waiting on a part to come in for the air conditioner you need to fix. In March 2023, the federal government reported that inflation was down to 5 percent. However, many farmers are not seeing those numbers when it comes to their industry. In today’s blog [...]
Ranchers at Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch and all around our state work hard to provide great quality food to local residents and people across the United States. We want you to be able to put your trust in what you see at your local farmers markets or grocery store, knowing you’re choosing a label you [...]
As ranchers, we know a lot goes into the product we create. We’re purchasing insurance for the farm, maintaining pastures, cutting and baling dry forage, maintaining buildings on property, breeding and selling livestock, and keeping up with veterinary records and vaccinations. We make small decisions each day to ensure the success of the herd and [...]
Grass-fed beef is commonly marketed as a healthier type of beef, but what makes it that way? Omega-3 fatty acids are a part of that equation, as they are essential nutrients that have a big impact on your health. These fats are known as “healthy fats,” while conventional beef contains higher levels of saturated fats, [...]
Farmers and ranchers understand the importance of taking care of the earth around us perhaps better than anyone. Ranches like Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch form a relationship with the earth, and if we don’t take care of our land, it can’t help provide for our needs. What we do affects others around us too, which [...]
The pandemic slammed meat processing to a halt, one bump in a series of supply chain issues that plagued the beef industry. The largest meat processing corporations process an estimated 80 percent of the supply, so interruptions are felt throughout the country. However, one way to avoid that and to prevent the same issues happening [...]
Florida is a great state for ranching, but cattle ranching isn’t without its challenges. High temperatures, frequent summer rain storms and hurricanes, and an abundance of mosquitoes and other insects work against ranchers across the state. However, with some proper preparation and education, we can work to fight against those challenges and provide the best [...]
With inflation and rising prices, some threats to the beef industry are looming in 2023. These could impact profit margins and worldwide beef supply to consumers. We’ve gathered researched data from a variety of sources to give you a look into expectations in the new year for ranchers and beef consumers alike. For more industry [...]
As the cold season comes, the perennial grasses grown in pastures across many parts of Florida lose their luster. While these grasses continue to grow, many are targeted toward the warm seasons, and lose their nutritional value as their growth slows in the cold months. A good way to continue giving your cattle good forage [...]
