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Cattle Record Keeping: Essential Records Every Rancher Should Track (Free Download)

Good cattle record keeping is one of the most important parts of running a successful cattle ranch. Accurate livestock records help ranchers improve herd health, monitor production, manage breeding programs, track expenses, and make better business decisions. Whether you manage a smaller cow/calf operation or a large cattle ranch operation, keeping organized farm records helps you identify trends. Check out this free resource to help you keep track of all your critical cat

Ian Russell, Farmbrite Co-Founder and CEO

May 145 min read

Featured Posts

Cattle Record Keeping: Essential Records Every Rancher Should Track (Free Download)

Ian Russell, Farmbrite Co-Founder and CEO

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Pro Tips for Livestock Health, Welfare, Care, and Wellness

Agricultural Content Team

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Top Tips To Improve Farm Efficiency and Production

Janine Russell, Farmbrite Co-Founder and CMO

7 min read

How To Organize and Manage Farm Work Effectively

Agricultural Content Team

6 min read

Farm Management Software Buyers Guide

Ian Russell, Farmbrite Co-Founder and CEO

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Farm management

Efficient farm management is the foundation of a successful agricultural operation. In this section, we share tips, strategies, and tools to help you plan, organize, and optimize every aspect of your farm or ranch. From crop rotation schedules and livestock tracking to labor planning, resource allocation, and technology adoption, our articles give you practical solutions to boost productivity while reducing waste and stress.

Animal Feed Recipes for Chicken, Cattle, Sheep, Goat, and Pig Feed

Homemade Animal Feed Recipes: Ingredients, Costs & Feed Formulas

Check out this recipe book for your chicken, cattle, goat, sheep, or pigs from scratch, using common ingredients that promote growth.

LIVESTOCK

3 days ago19 min read

What Is Farm Management Software? Benefits, Features, Examples & Trends (2026 Guide)

In this article we will talk more about how Farm Management Software is helpful on the farm

AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

5 days ago7 min read

The Complete Guide to Farm Record Keeping: Templates, Checklists, and Practical Systems for Modern Farms

Discover the complete guide to farm record keeping for livestock farms, ranches, market gardens, and diversified operations. Learn what records to track, download practical templates and checklists, review example record sheets, and see how digital tools like Farmbrite help farmers stay organized and profitable.

FARM PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Jun 1211 min read

Cows-per-acre is a crucial piece of knowledge livestock and cattle farmers should be well-versed in.

How Many Cows Per Acre? A Guide to Stocking Rates and Pasture Carrying Capacity

Wondering how many cows you can keep per acre? Learn how pasture quality, forage production, rainfall, and grazing management affect stocking rates, plus practical tips and calculators to determine your farm's carrying capacity.

LIVESTOCK

Jun 811 min read

Farm Bookkeeping Software: Better Ways to Track Farm Profits, Losses, and Financial Records

Still tracking farm profits and expenses with notebooks or spreadsheets? Learn how modern farm bookkeeping software helps farms improve financial tracking, reporting, and organization.

FARM MANAGEMENT

Jun 88 min read

Planting in different soil types during changing weather conditions requires some planning.

Reading the Ground: Practical Planting Advice for Different Soil Types and Changing Weather Conditions

Successful planting starts with understanding your soil and adapting to the weather. Learn practical strategies for planting in sandy, clay, and loam soils, along with seasonal weather adjustments, soil temperature tips, and equipment considerations for both small farms and larger operations.

FARM PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Jun 27 min read

A poultry farm uses a picture of the farmer and their chickens as a social media featured post image.

Social Media for Farms: How to Grow Your Farm Business and Build Community

Learn how small and family-owned farms can use social media to grow their business, connect with customers, and build a loyal community. This practical guide covers what to post, which platforms to use, and real examples to help you turn everyday farm life into effective marketing.

MARKETING & GROWTH

May 286 min read

How Greenwood Holistic Farm Uses Farmbrite to Track Inventory, Costs, and Growth

Discover how Greenwood Holistic Farm uses Farmbrite to streamline inventory tracking, manage livestock costs, and improve day-to-day farm operations. Learn how this regenerative farm replaced manual recordkeeping with a smarter, data-driven approach to planning and growth.

SUCCESS STORIES

May 265 min read

Are You Breaking Even? A Practical Farm & Ranch Breakeven Analysis Guide

Are you truly breaking even on your farm or ranch? This practical guide explains how to measure profitability using key reports, cost of production, and a real cattle breakeven calculator example, so you can make smarter financial decisions.

STARTING A FARM

May 224 min read

Bee wings and fuzzy things livestock rescue

From Rescue to Resilience: How Bee Wings & Fuzzy Things Uses Farmbrite to Stay Organized and Focus on What Matters

Running a nonprofit animal rescue is no small task. See how Bee Wings & Fuzzy Things transformed scattered notebooks and spreadsheets into a streamlined, mobile system with Farmbrite—making it easier to track animal care, manage costs, and stay focused on what matters most: giving animals a second chance.

SUCCESS STORIES

May 205 min read

Cattle Record Keeping: Essential Records Every Rancher Should Track (Free Download)

Good cattle record keeping is one of the most important parts of running a successful cattle ranch. Accurate livestock records help ranchers improve herd health, monitor production, manage breeding programs, track expenses, and make better business decisions. Whether you manage a smaller cow/calf operation or a large cattle ranch operation, keeping organized farm records helps you identify trends. Check out this free resource to help you keep track of all your critical cat

LIVESTOCK

May 145 min read

CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program

Getting Started with CSA Farming: A Practical Guide to Building Your Own Community Supported Agriculture Program

Learn how to start a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program with this practical guide for new farmers. Includes pricing strategies, planning tips, real-world advice, and how Farmbrite can become an integral part of your CSA success.

AGRIBUSINESS

May 128 min read

How Greenwood Holistic Farm Uses Farmbrite to Track Inventory, Costs, and Growth

Discover how Greenwood Holistic Farm uses Farmbrite to streamline inventory tracking, manage livestock costs, and improve day-to-day farm operations. Learn how this regenerative farm replaced manual recordkeeping with a smarter, data-driven approach to planning and growth.

May 265 min read

From Rescue to Resilience: How Bee Wings & Fuzzy Things Uses Farmbrite to Stay Organized and Focus on What Matters

Running a nonprofit animal rescue is no small task. See how Bee Wings & Fuzzy Things transformed scattered notebooks and spreadsheets into a streamlined, mobile system with Farmbrite—making it easier to track animal care, manage costs, and stay focused on what matters most: giving animals a second chance.

May 205 min read

Vilicus Farms Team and Their New To Them Combine

From Complexity to Clarity: How Vilicus Farms Scales Regenerative Agriculture with Farmbrite

Discover how Vilicus Farms uses Farmbrite to manage 15,000+ acres, streamline organic certification, and bring clarity to complex farm operations.

Apr 75 min read

Farmbrite customer success story, Gantt Charping

From Spreadsheets to Systems: A Farmer’s Journey with Farmbrite

For Gantt Sharping, agriculture has meant everything from organic and biodynamic production to hydroponics, permaculture systems, and now full ranch management. With Farmbrite, he found his all-in-one solution!

Feb 35 min read

Community Spotlight

Stories celebrating the amazing and inspiring work that Farmbrite customers around the world do everyday to feed and support their communities, improve sustainability and more.

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Newsletter

Practical farming guides, tips, inspiring stories, use cases and expert advice for all types of farms and ranches. No spam, no junk.

Farmbrite Use Cases

Explore different use cases to learn how customers are partnering with Farmbrite to streamline their operations, grow more food, more efficiently and sustainably for their communities.

All Use Cases

Social Media for Farms: How to Grow Your Farm Business and Build Community

6 min read

Micro-farm owner harvesting from one of his small, intensively managed beds.

Small Land, Big Impact: How a Micro-Farm Uses Farmbrite to Run a Lean, Profitable Operation

7 min read

Plant, Shape, Harvest: Managing a Christmas Tree Farm with Farmbrite

6 min read

A small, but growing apiary, makes use of Farmbrite to track every part of its bee and honey operation.

The "Bee's Knees" - How A Small Apiary Embraces Farmbrite

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From Pasture to Profit: How a Cattle Farm Uses Farmbrite to Manage Its Entire Operation

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From Coop to Cloud: How a Family-Owned Chicken Farm Uses Farmbrite to Run a Smarter, More Sustainable Operation

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The latest farming resources, guides, tips, inspiration and more.

Cattle Record Keeping: Essential Records Every Rancher Should Track (Free Download)

Featured Posts

Cattle Record Keeping: Essential Records Every Rancher Should Track (Free Download)

Pro Tips for Livestock Health, Welfare, Care, and Wellness

Top Tips To Improve Farm Efficiency and Production

How To Organize and Manage Farm Work Effectively

Farm Management Software Buyers Guide

Latest Posts

Farm management

Homemade Animal Feed Recipes: Ingredients, Costs & Feed Formulas

What Is Farm Management Software? Benefits, Features, Examples & Trends (2026 Guide)

The Complete Guide to Farm Record Keeping: Templates, Checklists, and Practical Systems for Modern Farms

How Many Cows Per Acre? A Guide to Stocking Rates and Pasture Carrying Capacity

Farm Bookkeeping Software: Better Ways to Track Farm Profits, Losses, and Financial Records

Reading the Ground: Practical Planting Advice for Different Soil Types and Changing Weather Conditions

Social Media for Farms: How to Grow Your Farm Business and Build Community

How Greenwood Holistic Farm Uses Farmbrite to Track Inventory, Costs, and Growth

Are You Breaking Even? A Practical Farm & Ranch Breakeven Analysis Guide

From Rescue to Resilience: How Bee Wings & Fuzzy Things Uses Farmbrite to Stay Organized and Focus on What Matters

Cattle Record Keeping: Essential Records Every Rancher Should Track (Free Download)

Getting Started with CSA Farming: A Practical Guide to Building Your Own Community Supported Agriculture Program

How Greenwood Holistic Farm Uses Farmbrite to Track Inventory, Costs, and Growth

From Rescue to Resilience: How Bee Wings & Fuzzy Things Uses Farmbrite to Stay Organized and Focus on What Matters

From Complexity to Clarity: How Vilicus Farms Scales Regenerative Agriculture with Farmbrite

From Spreadsheets to Systems: A Farmer’s Journey with Farmbrite

Community Spotlight

Stories celebrating the amazing and inspiring work that Farmbrite customers around the world do everyday to feed and support their communities, improve sustainability and more.

Newsletter

Practical farming guides, tips, inspiring stories, use cases and expert advice for all types of farms and ranches. No spam, no junk.

Farmbrite Use Cases

Explore different use cases to learn how customers are partnering with Farmbrite to streamline their operations, grow more food, more efficiently and sustainably for their communities.

Social Media for Farms: How to Grow Your Farm Business and Build Community

Small Land, Big Impact: How a Micro-Farm Uses Farmbrite to Run a Lean, Profitable Operation

Plant, Shape, Harvest: Managing a Christmas Tree Farm with Farmbrite

The "Bee's Knees" - How A Small Apiary Embraces Farmbrite

From Pasture to Profit: How a Cattle Farm Uses Farmbrite to Manage Its Entire Operation

From Coop to Cloud: How a Family-Owned Chicken Farm Uses Farmbrite to Run a Smarter, More Sustainable Operation

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