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Bull vs. Bred Heifer: Which Is the Better Addition to Your Cattle Operation?
South Dakota ranchers face this decision every buying season: should the next addition to the herd be a bull or a bred heifer? Both play

What to Know Before Buying Cattle at a South Dakota Auction
Cattle auctions across South Dakota move fast, and walking into one without preparation can cost you money on animals that don’t fit your operation. Whether

How Proper Cattle Selection Can Improve Herd Performance
Building a productive herd starts long before calving season — it starts with the animals you choose to bring onto your operation. At Larson Ranch

Why South Dakota Is Ideal for Cattle and Horse Ranching
South Dakota’s rolling prairies, river valleys, and wide-open grasslands have shaped generations of ranching families, and Larson Ranch LLC is proud to call this landscape

South Dakota Cattle Auctions: How They Work and How to Win
South Dakota has long stood as one of the most active cattle-trading regions in the country, and the sale barns scattered across the state, from

Bred Heifers for Sale in South Dakota: What “Guaranteed Bred” Actually Means
South Dakota’s cattle producers know that buying bred heifers is one of the biggest investments a growing operation can make, and the term “guaranteed bred”