The 808 Ranch’s equipment strategy goes beyond mere purchasing. It’s about creating an integrated system that improves overall ranch efficiency.
Carl Steiger, The 808 Ranch asset manager, explains today’s ranches are challenged to “produce more beef on the available acres.”
At The 808 Ranch, with facilities in Missouri and Arkansas, a primary focus has been on investing in equipment and facilities that directly improve ranch operations, animal welfare and overall productivity.
Steiger has served as the asset manager since February 2021 when his brother and sister-in-law, Lamar and Shari Steiger, talked him out of retirement to help build their vision for the ranch. During his career, he worked at several progressive, successful ranches, including JAC’s Ranch, Glenkirk Farms and Pearson Land & Cattle.
Steiger shares these strategies when considering new equipment purchases for your ranch or farm.
- Be curious about new technologies
- Stay open-minded
- Don’t be limited by traditional methods
- Look for technologies that provide tangible benefits
- Prioritize equipment with good vendor support
- Consider long-term value and efficiency improvements
Steiger says purchasing equipment is not about following trends, but about making strategic investments that directly improve their ability to produce high-quality beef efficiently and sustainably. Each piece of equipment is a purposeful tool designed to address specific operational challenges and opportunities.
He encourages producers to be curious and open-minded when considering new equipment purchases and implementing new technologies.
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