Ranching Returns Podcast

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133: Carl Whitworth - Goat Grazing at Scale Aug 21, 2023

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Carl and his family own a diverse farm and ranch operation. They implement no-till and cover crops on their farmland and manage goats in multiple states!

Resources Mentioned:

Ranching for Profit

Herd Quitter Podcast

As always, check us out at Herd Quitter Podcast on Facebook and Instagram as well as at herdquitterpodcast.com. You can also check out Pharocattle.com for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching business!

132: Kit Pharo - Kits Big Concern Aug 14, 2023

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Even with record prices, many are not finding the best of times as good as they would expect. Operations dependent on high levels of feed inputs, a full fleet of equipment and an abundance of labor are feeling the effects of inflation on all of those expenses. This means that even during record high prices many are still losing money or having slim margins and Kit is concerned for those who aren't willing to change before prices come back down. What are you doing to prepare for this?

131: Sean McGrath - Profitable Cow/Calf in Canada Aug 07, 2023

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Sean McGrath is a Canadian rancher running cattle in an environment where most people have to feed 200+ days a year yet feeding less than many do in the southern United States. We discuss how he has made cow/calf production profitable in his region, we discuss swath grazing and bale grazing and much more!

Resources Mentioned:

Ranching for Profit

Agrifood Management Excellence (Canadian Program)

Local History Books

130: Jordan Thomas - Part 2 Jul 31, 2023

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My first conversation with Jordan was way back on episode 80 and he generated a lot of good discussion! Today we dig into some of those topics about how to build a bullet proof low input business model to increase profitability on your ranch!

129: Nevil Speer - Cattle Market Update Jul 24, 2023

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Nevil and I discuss things affecting the cattle market today including the weather, cattle numbers, prop 12 in California, the general economy, consolidation and coordination in the cattle industry and much more!

128: Weston Walker - Ranching in Missouri Jul 17, 2023

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The heat, humidity and endophyte infected fescue found in Missouri and throughout the southeast present a real challenge to cattle producers there. Weston and I discuss things such as developing adapted genetics to your environment, calving window and other things that have helped him be a more profitable producer.

Resources Mentioned:

PCC Newsletters and Updates

Stockman Grass Farmer

Jim Gerrish

Greg Judy

Hand in Hand Livestock with Tina and Richard

Man, Cattle and Veld

Man Must Measure

127: Riley Shay, Sean Weinert, & Brian Munger Jul 10, 2023

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Today I get three guys I have a ton of respect for together to discuss ranching. We talk about drought, grazing management, apple cider vinegar, and more. As always, check us out at Herd Quitter Podcast on Facebook and Instagram as well as at herdquitterpodcast.com. You can also check out Pharocattle.com for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching business!

126: Laura Burandt - Profitable Cow/Calf Production Jul 03, 2023

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Laura joins me for part 2 of our conversation of her Texas ranch, listen to part one on episode 122 to hear her story and their grazing management. In this episode we discuss her cow/calf production model and how they have reduced costs dramatically allowing them to have a cost of production nearly half of the national average.

125: Sage Askin - Startup to Scaled Ranching Jun 26, 2023

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Sage is somebody who I have wanted to get on the podcast for the longest time! His story is one that has inspired me and continues to every time I hear it. He started his ranching operation not long ago and now manages several ranch units in multiple states. In this episode he shares his story which has so much valuable information on how he did it and is sure to inspire whoever listens.

Resources Mentioned:

Extreme Ownership - Jocko

Entreleadership - Dave Ramsey

124: Jill Winger - Old Fashioned On Purpose Jun 19, 2023

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Jill Winger is an entrepreneur. She is an author, podcaster, restaurant owner, blogger, social media influencer, direct marketing and first generation rancher! We discuss all of the things as well and the importance of being intentional about our food choices and how they started up their ranch and direct marketing enterprise. Lots to learn from this one!

Resources Mentioned:

Michael Pollan

Wendell Berry - Unsettling of America

What Your Food Ate

Old Fashioned On Purpose

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