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Ranch Management and Technology

Research-backed guides on GPS cattle tracking, ranch technology, and the data that drives better decisions on the land.

Ceres GPS cattle ear tags
Featured 10 min read

How Satellite GPS Ear Tags Work: From Space to Your Phone

The complete data chain explained — from a 35-gram solar-powered tag on your cow's ear to real-time location on your phone, via LEO satellites.

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Which GPS cattle tag works for your ranch — satellite, cellular, or LoRa
Ranch Tech

Satellite vs. Cellular vs. LoRa: Which GPS Tracking Works for Your Ranch?

Coverage maps, cost per head, battery life, and a decision framework to match the right technology to your terrain and operation.

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What do satellite GPS cattle tags cost — line-by-line pricing breakdown
Pricing & ROI

What Do Satellite GPS Ear Tags Cost? Full Pricing Breakdown for Ranchers

Every major GPS ear tag priced and compared — hardware, subscriptions, infrastructure, and total cost of ownership for 10 head.

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GPS ear tags for cattle — 2026 technology comparison
Comparisons

GPS Ear Tags for Cattle: 2026 Technology Comparison

7 GPS ear tags compared head-to-head: Ceres Tag, mOOvement, 701x, Smart Paddock, GSatSolar, HerdDogg, and LoneStar. Plus collars and RFID baseline.

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