Amie Stearns

Profitability in Practice: Rethinking Your Enterprises

The seventh generation on Withers Ranch in Paisley, Oregon, continues the legacy of careful land management in their fragile, arid ecosystem while finding buy-in to reshape the family’s philosophy on recordkeeping and profitability tracking.

The Importance of Profitability for Regenerative Agriculture

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Decades of lived experience inform Teichert’s advice for regenerative ranchers who understand that to be sustainable, ranches must be profitable.

Q&A with Nikki Charlton, Systems Research Manager at Noble

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Until college, Nikki Charlton had never met anyone who was a plant pathologist. But when it came time to choose a major, she wanted a field that blended her love of biology, chemistry and math — and one that would always be in demand. That path led her to a Ph.D. in plant pathology, where […]

In the Kitchen: Beef Stroganoff

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Fall weather calls for hearty meals that are simple, filling and built around quality protein. This beef stroganoff combines tender strips of steak with mushrooms, onions and a rich, creamy sauce for an easy comfort meal perfect for busy evenings.  Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients:  Instructions:

In the Field: Build a Mineral Buffet

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Step beyond mineral blocks with a mineral buffet trailer, which allows livestock to select exactly what they need and nothing more.

The Message in the Weeds

Before asking how to kill a weed, many land managers first ask why it’s there.
The answer may reveal opportunities to improve land health and profitability.

Finding Meaning After the Military

After military service, some veterans can feel lost without their tight-knit community and strict daily routines. These veterans traded military families for ranching families after discharge, and it’s made all the difference in their transition back to civilian life.

Turning Family Values Into Profit

The seventh generation on Withers Ranch in Paisley, Oregon, continues the legacy of careful land management in their fragile, arid ecosystem while finding buy-in to reshape the family’s philosophy on recordkeeping and profitability tracking.

Science and Community-Building Bring Pecan Growers to Ardmore 

Originally organized to bring together pecan growers involved with Noble’s Pecan Research Project, the 2026 Pecan Producer Workshop grew exponentially to include curious growers and soil health-focused researchers from around the region.

Noble Research Institute to Honor the Nation’s Land Stewards at Second Annual Roots & Revelry Event

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Oct. 21 gathering will name the 2026 Noble Land Stewardship Award recipient and celebrate the farmers and ranchers restoring America’s grazing lands

Virtual Fencing: Where It Makes Sense — and Where It Doesn’t 

The time and resources saved by using virtual fencing might depend on a rancher’s grazing management plan.

Overgrazing vs. Overstocking: Long-Term Impacts on Pastures and Profitability

Effective pasture management is essential for maintaining a healthy grazing ecosystem and a profitable livestock operation. One of the most persistent and often misunderstood challenges producers face is overgrazing and its impact on both pasture condition and animal performance.Although frequently confused with overstocking, overgrazing is not simply a matter of running too many animals per […]

Before You Go: Q&A with Jason Rowntree

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Jason Rowntree is a professor of Animal Science at Michigan State University, where he holds the Charles Stewart Mott Distinguished Professorship for Sustainable Agriculture. Rowntree also serves as a co-lead for the Metrics, Management and Monitoring (3M) project.  The five-year, $19 million project has marshaled the research capacity of 11 nonprofit organizations, private research organizations […]

How to Read a Livestock Market Report

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If you’re new to reading market reports, you can use this quick guide to define some key terms you’ll see in cattle market reports.

DIY In The Kitchen: Moroccan Beef and Lentil Stew

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If you enjoy mixing sweet and savory, don’t let the name intimidate you. This is a hearty and comforting beef stew inspired by the flavors of northern Africa. Because Morocco is situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, Moroccan food is influenced by a mix of Arab and southern European flavors. This stew […]

Science in Service of Stewardship

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A Q&A with Dr. Maria Silveira, Director of Research, about her vision for the future of research at Noble.

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