Blog - Dos Lobos Ranch, LLC

Soil Series #3: Why Dung Beetles Are Some of the Hardest Workers on Our Ranch

When most people think about improving soil, they imagine tractors, compost, or fertilizer. But some of the most important soil builders on our ranch are much smaller.

Soil Series #2: What Bale Grazing Actually Does to Soil

One of the fastest ways we’ve improved soil on our ranch is something that looks surprisingly simple: We feed hay directly on the pasture.

Soil Series #1: What Is Soil Organic Matter (and Why It Matters on Our Ranch)

If you follow regenerative agriculture conversations, you’ll hear the phrase “soil organic matter” over and over again. But what does it actually mean?

Best Cuts of Kunekune Pork

Kunekune pork is prized for its fat and flavor, making certain cuts especially desirable.

Why Small Farms Are the Hidden Gold Mine for Restaurant-Quality, Nutrient-Dense Food

If you’ve ever had a steak at a high-end restaurant and thought, “Why doesn’t mine taste like this at home?” — you’re not alone.

Kunekune Pork for the Carnivore Community

Why This Heritage Pork May Be One of the Most Nutrient-Dense Meats You Can Eat

Pasture Raised Eggs vs Cage Free Eggs -- The Labels Explained Simply

Most confusion comes from assuming these are quality levels. They are actually housing descriptions.

Grocery Store Beef vs Grass Fed Beef

Both grocery store beef and grass fed beef come from cattle. The differences come from how the animal lived before harvest — not from processing after.

Building Soil at Dos Lobos Ranch: What 3 Years of Regenerative Farming Has Actually Done

When people hear “regenerative agriculture,” they often imagine overnight transformation. That’s not how it works. So we want to show you what soil building actually looks like — year by year — on a real working farm.

🧼 How to Render Pork Fat for Soap Making (Step-by-Step Guide)

If you’re making homemade soap, one of the best traditional ingredients you can use is lard made from high-quality pork fat. Rendering your own fat gives you full control over purity, texture, and performance in your final soap bars. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to render pork fat for soap making, including tips for getting clean, odor-free lard that produces a smooth, long-lasting bar.