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Rural Living

Farms and ranches — the backbone of rural life — created and nurture our nation. Find time-saving tips for this hard-working lifestyle and celebrate the love of the land with us.

10 Tips to Protect Your Animals from Pests and Predators

 

Working your own ranch or land is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle and one that requires a lot of rewarding hard work. Don’t add to your work by letting pests and predators invade your land. Here at McCoy’s, we know how important land and livestock are, and we want to help you keep everything protected. Even if you haven’t spotted any pests or predators, the best way to not invite them in is by taking all the preventative steps to keep your property, crops, and livestock safe.
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Bull Riding and Priefert with McCoy’s

 

Another bull riding season is in full swing! We at McCoy’s are proud to be returning sponsors of three Professional Bull Riders: Cooper Davis, Kaique Pacheco, and Mason Taylor. The PBR “Unleash the Beast” events have landed McCoy’s-sponsored Kaique Pacheco in or near the top three riders for the past 11 weeks with him at the number one spot during the beginning of April.
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8 Uses of Wood Shavings on the Farm or Ranch

 

You might not think wood shavings are a valuable resource, but they’re actually useful in many ways. We know our farm and ranch customers are always working on projects, and the odds are you have wood shavings on hand. What can you do with all those shavings? From happier animals to a thriving garden, let's look at some ways you can put those shavings to good use.
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Ranch Fencing That Fits Your Needs

 

As any rancher knows, a good fence is vital in any operation, small or large. Good fencing helps keeps animals safe and predators out, denotes boundary lines, and helps to control grazing. However, there are many ranch fencing types to choose from depending on your animals and the other demands of your ranch. Before investing in a new fence, determine which one will best suit your needs for a secure pen or field so you can avoid chasing those runaways!
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Everyday Farm and Ranch Hacks

 

McCoy’s states farmers and ranchers are ingenious, coming up with all sorts of creative ways to get things done with what they’ve got on hand. Here are some of the best hacks we’ve heard that make life on the range just a little bit easier.
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Priefert® Ranch and Rodeo Equipment

 

McCoy’s is committed to bringing our farm and ranch community high-quality products that will last for a lifetime, which is why we are proud to partner with Priefert® Ranch and Rodeo Equipment.
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Stay-Tuff® Fencing Products

 

Stay-Tuff® manufactures some of the toughest fence around with its cutting edge “fixed-knot” fencing for cattle, deer, horses and hogs. Stay-Tuff® fencing combines advanced technology with high quality...
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