BEEF PROGRAM

Ranching for the Future

Ranching for the Future supports producers to enhance herd productivity and efficiency, leading to more pounds produced on-farm. AgSpire technical experts will work with you on a customized plan to increase feed efficiency, herd health, and reproductive efficiency, while providing access to premiums and incentives.

Phase 2 Now Enrolling

This program is designed for ranchers in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana who are interested in opportunities to improve herd productivity.

Producer Benefits

Free Technical Assistance

A veterinarian / herd specialist and a certified Technical Service Provider work with you to create a customized improvement plan for your operational goals.

Complimentary Data Management Software

Get free access to AgriWebb, an all-in-one data solution for livestock operations that enables data-informed insights into productivity and efficiency gains.

Financial Incentives

The program offers a per-head premium for participation, as well as additional opportunities for incentive payments.

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Ranch Efficiency and Productivity

The Ranching for the Future program offers access to one-on-one technical expertise, data tools, and premium payments to make your ranch more efficient and productive. Hear more from participants and partners involved in the program - or click below to get started with the program.

Program Details

Ranching for the Future is designed for producers who want to fine-tune their operations, optimize resources, and increase profitability while strengthening the health of their land and livestock.

Backed by McDonald’s and one of their suppliers OSI Group, Ranching for the Future helps ranchers improve key areas of their operation, including:

Herd Management – Fine-tune feed efficiency and increase weight gain
Diet Management – Strategic feed supplements and creep feeding to support growth.
Field Management – Improve fertilizer and manure efficiency, boost forage availability, and get more out of every acre.

How it Works

We know that there aren’t one-size-fits-all solutions in agriculture. Through the Ranching for the Future Program, AgSpire will work with you one-on-one to understand what opportunities exist for your operation.

After visiting your ranch and learning about your goals, our advisors will help identify management changes and create a custom improvement plan. With a herd specialist and agronomist working together on this project, they will provide technical assistance to get the most out of the suggested changes.

If you’re ready to take the next step in building a more efficient, resilient operation, Ranching for the Future is here to help.

Meet the Program Advisors

Technical Advisor, Herd Management

Technical Advisor, Regenerative Agriculture Systems

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Historically Underserved

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Historically Underserved, includes:

Limited Resource Farmer or Rancher: With direct or indirect gross farm sales not more than the current indexed value in each of the previous two years and who has a total household income at or below the national poverty level for a family or four, or less than 50 percent of county median household income in each of the previous two years.
Socially Disadvantaged Farmer of Rancher: Individual or entity who is a member of a group whose members have been subject to racial or ethnic prejudice because of their identity as members of a group without regard to their individual qualities, which may include: American Indians or Alaskan Natives, Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders, Hispanics. For an entity, at least 50 percent ownership must be held by socially disadvantaged individuals
Beginning Farmer or Rancher: Has not operated a farm or ranch, or who has operated a farm or ranch for no more than 10 consecutive years and who will materially and substantially participate in the operation of the farm or ranch.
Female Farmer or Rancher: at least 50% female ownership
Veteran Farmer or Rancher: Served in the United Sates Military and was released from service under conditions other than dishonorable and has not operated a farm or ranch, or has operated a farm or ranch for no more than 10 years
Small Producers: Generally those with less than $350,00 in annual gross cash farm income