Amie Stearns

Is Virtual Fencing Right for Your Ranch?

Pros, cons and what to know before buying into virtual fencing as an alternative to traditional permanent or temporary fencing.

It All Starts with Context

Why understanding your ranch’s full story is the foundation of successful management.

Jesse’s Firecracker Burger Recipe

Spice up your summer grilling with this burger recipe that’s sure to delight. Jennifer Hernandez of 3J Farms OK in Blanchard, Oklahoma, shares the favorite burger recipe of her late brother, Jesse. She makes it with her family’s grass-fed beef. 20-30 MINUTES | 4 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS:

Rooted in a Vision: 80 Years of Noble Research Institute

On the rolling plains of southern Oklahoma, a vision took root in the mind of a man who was determined to restore what had been lost to drought and erosion in the 1930s and nurture what could grow. Lloyd Noble, an oil entrepreneur with a conservationist’s heart, believed that healthy soil is the cornerstone of […]

Collaborating To Find Better Solutions

Regenerative rancher Andy Popp finds multiple benefits from saying “yes” to taking part in field research projects.

Lens on Wildlife and Ranching

Noble’s research partnership with the Smithsonian’s Snapshot USA project highlights how tracking wildlife populations with trail cameras informs regenerative management on Noble Ranches.

Stewardship that Pays

Across the ranching landscape, hunting enterprises are proving their added value in profitability, sustainability and meaningful land stewardship.

Lessons on the Land

Jennifer and Luis Hernandez are two tenacious ranchers who are serious life-long learners. The Oklahoma couple is on a mission to regenerate their land and expand their multifaceted, community-supported enterprises.

Writing & Using a Grazing Management Plan

A grazing management plan serves as a roadmap for improving ranch productivity and helps producers efficiently allocate forage across their land. Grazing plans help producers anticipate and prepare for risks, take advantage of market opportunities, coordinate grazing with family schedules and ranch operations, and make efficient use of every acre of the ranch. Writing your […]

Why You Need a Grazing Plan and How to Start One

Taking time to make and follow a grazing management plan pays many dividends.

Improving versus Maintaining

Regenerative ranching builds natural resources.

Putting Soil Health First

Health below the ground is key.

Intentional Improvement

Keys to successful regenerative grazing.

Noble Research Institute Expands Regenerative Land and Business Management Courses to Florida, North Dakota and Oregon in 2025

Noble continues nationwide expansion with new course locations following earlier entry into California and Georgia

Noble Research Institute Partners with Kansas State University and Hy-Plains Feedyard to Preserve Tallgrass Prairie Through Region-Specific Rancher Education

Noble Grazing: Flint Hills Series offers ranchers a path to sustainable and profitable land management practices at a reduced cost

Build Your Own Ranch Truck First-Aid Kit

Making a kit tailored to your ranching lifestyle is simple, and it can help you be prepared for whatever comes your way.

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