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    Working Cows

    The Working Cows podcast gives you something to think about as you seek to maximize the effectiveness of your cattle operation and the joy your family receives from this lifestyle.

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    Ep. 392 – Amber Bell – Ruminating with Real Ag Oct 28, 2024

    Amber Bell is the newly minted host of Ruminating with Real Ag. She joined me to discuss the podcast and her goals for it. We discuss lessons she has learned in this new venture with it’s broader agricultural focus.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
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    UnderstandingAg.com

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    Ep. 391 – John Moody – Fighting RFID Oct 26, 2024

    John Moody of Rogue Food and other endeavors joined me to discuss the reasons we should fight the mandatory implementation of RFID. We also discuss his previous experiences of resisting tyranny and the methods that he has seen be effective in pushing back against government overreach. We also discuss the upcoming Rogue Food Conference in Texas where John Moody will be joined by Joel Salatin and others to discuss specifically the issue of fighting mandatory RFID.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
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    Sponsor:
    Farming Without the Bank

    Rogue Food Conference:
    Rogue Food Conference – Texas

    Ep. 390 – Joshua and Tara Dukart – Experiencing Breakthroughs Oct 21, 2024

    Joshua and Tara Dukart are Holistic Management Educators from Seek First Ranch in North Dakota. They have helped many people experience breakthroughs in their ranch businesses. They joined me to discuss some examples of those breakthroughs from a recent course they taught as well as how their approach to instruction differs from other educators. We also discuss their journey back to the ranch and the importance of accountability in our ranch businesses.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
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    Sponsor:
    Sea-90.com/Tractor

    Relevant Links:
    SDGrass.org
    Seek First Ranch

    Ep. 389 – Dr. Tom Roskos – Investing Herd Health Oct 14, 2024

    Dr. Tom Roskos joined me to talk about his perspective regarding managing herd health. We discuss the difference between fixing herd health and investing herd health as well as some of his preferred strategies and products when it comes to helping our herds thrive. Dr. Tom’s website is a wealth of information and resources regarding this subject.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
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    Sponsor:
    Sea-90.com/Tractor

    Relevant Links:
    Dr. Tom Roskos’ Website

    Ep. 388 – Gabe Brown and Luke Jones – Making the Regenerative Shift Oct 07, 2024

    Gabe Brown and Luke Jones joined me once again to discuss making the switch to regenerative agriculture. With Understanding Ag recently crossing 36 million acres on which they have consulted they have seen a lot of people make the regenerative shift. We discuss some of the commonalities among those who have not succeeded as well as those who have successfully crossed the threshold and gone all-in.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
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    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com

    Episode Mentioned:
    Ep. 288 Gabe Brown and Shane New – Managing the Nutrient Cycle
    BONUS Ep. 283 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The 6-3-4

    Ep. 387 – Shanon Sims – Being a Grass Nerd Sep 30, 2024

    Shanon Sims joined me once again to respond to discuss the effects of differing years and our management on the grass the grows. We kick this conversation off by me playing a clip for Shanon of Dallas Mount calling him a grass nerd. We talk about the ways he has educated himself on the species present on his ranch as well as the true value of understanding your context.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
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    Sponsors:
    SDGrass.org
    RanchRightLLC.com

    Ep. 386 – Richard and Tina McConnell – Getting Herd Momentum Started Sep 23, 2024

    Richard and Tina McConnell of Hand ‘N Hand Livestock Solutions joined me to discuss the process of getting a herd started moving in the same direction. We discuss what direction we want the herd to move as we are getting started as well as what percentage of the herd we want gathered before we start to move toward the objective.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
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    Sponsor:
    Sea-90.com/Tractor

    Relevant Links:
    HandNHandLivestockSolutions.com

    Ep. 385 – Kent Solberg and Jeremy Sweeten – Outwintering Cattle Sep 17, 2024

    Kent Solberg and Jeremy Sweeten of Understanding Ag joined me to discuss strategies for managing outwintering cattle. We talk about how our goals for winter feeding shape our strategies as well as how we maximize the benefits and minimize the challenges.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
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    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com
    SoilHealthAcademy.org

    Ep. 384 – Clay Conry – Biblical Stewardship Sep 14, 2024

    Jared Sorenson Invited me to come share on his Regenerative Legacy Summit. I chose to talk about the topic of bilical stewardship. I attempted to make the case the we were intended by God to exert influence on the creation for the benefit of the ecosystems we manage.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    Patreon.com/WorkingCows

    Ep. 383 – Alex Russell – Finding Your Target Market Sep 10, 2024

    Alex Russell of Chucktown Acres in Charleston County, SC joined me to discuss the journey he has been on to find his target market. We discuss who he thought would be his target market and what he did when he found out he was wrong.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
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    Sponsor:
    Sea-90.com/Tractor

    Relevant Links:
    Chucktown Acres on Instagram
    Chucktown Acres on Facebook

    Ep. 382 – Roy Thompson – Healing Autoimmune Disease Sep 02, 2024

    Roy Thompson, a rancher from near Selby, SD, joined me to discuss his journey from Dis-ease to the Abundant Life. We discuss the role dietary changes played in healing his Crohn’s Disease as well as the role Regenerative Agriculture played in healing his family’s farming business. Roy will be a speaker at the first ever Pennington County Conservation District Conferenece “From Gardens to Grasslands: Ag is for All” in Rapid City, SD on September 25th.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    Farming Without the Bank

    Relevant Links:
    First Annual Pennington Conservation District Conference

    Ep. 381 – Tom Krawiec – Reinterpreting Bison Grazing Patterns Aug 26, 2024

    Tom Krawiec joined me once again. This time to talk about recent developments in understandings of how bison moved across the North American landscape. He challenges the paradigms about the role of wolves vs. the role of Indigenous populations in influencing the grazing patterns of the bison.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    Sea-90.com/Tractor

    Relevant Links:
    Ranching Like a 12 Year Old
    Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition Fall Grazing School with Jim Gerrish
    Dr. Henry T. Lewis – A Time to Burn
    Sierra D. Stoneberg Holt – Reinterpreting the 1882 Bison Population Collapse
    David Thompson’s Columbia Journals
    Alexander Mackenzie’s Journals
    The Journals of Lewis and Clark
    The Life of Yellowstone Kelly
    A Year Inland – The Journal of Anthony Henday
    *These links may not be the most affordable place to find these resources. They are merely provided to help you in your search.

    Ep. 380 – Gabe Brown, Dr. Allen Williams, and Fernando Falomir – Soil Health Academy Q and A Aug 19, 2024

    At a recent Soil Health Academy in Ft. Pierre, SD I was able to record the Q and A sessions during the academy. This is a wide-ranging discussion including financing, direct marketing, grazing, and of course soil health. Thanks to the team at Soil Health Academy for letting me capture this content.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com
    SoilHealthAcademy.org

    Ep. 379 – Lane Hale and Justin Rader – The Philosophy of Bull Leasing Aug 12, 2024

    Lane Hale and Justin Rader of 100th Meridian Ranching in Canadian, TX joined me to discuss the growth and maturation of their bull leasing business. We discuss the lessons they’ve learned in bull selection, handling, and genetics. We also discuss the ins and outs of leasing bulls through 100th Meridian Ranching and the benefits of such an arrangement.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    Olson Ranch Stocker School September 9-13 Claremore, Oklahoma
    South Dakota Grassland Coalition

    Relevant Links:
    100thMeridianRanching.com

    Regenerative Legacy Summit (August 13, 14)
    Register Here

    Ep. 378 – Greg Christiansen – Grazing Sheep and Goats Successfully Aug 10, 2024

    Greg Christiansen of Grandview Livestock in Eastern, KS joined me to discuss some of the ideas that will be discussed at an upcoming Ranching School in Garnett, KS. We talk about how they go about acquiring land, adding infrastructure for sheep and goats, as well as integrating cows back into the operation as they noticed some things that went missing when the cows left.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    Patreon.com/WorkingCows

    Ranching School in Garnett, KS
    Grazing School and Goat and Sheep School

    Regenerative Legacy Summit (August 13, 14)
    Regenerative Legacy Summit

    Ep. 377 – Lane Hale and Justin Rader – Recovering from the Smokehouse Creek Fire Aug 05, 2024

    Lane Hale and Justin Rader of 100th Meridian Ranching in Canadian, TX joined me to discuss their experience with the Smokehouse Creek Fire. A wildfire that burned 1.2 million acres of the Texas Panhandle and Western Oklahoma in February and March of 2024. We discuss what they did to get ready for the fire as well as what they are doing in recovery from the fire. We also discuss what they will do differently to be prepared for the next disaster.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com
    SoilHealthAcademy.org

    Relevant Links:
    100thMeridianRanching.com

    Regenerative Legacy Summit (August 13, 14)

    Register Here

    Ep. 376 – Clay Conry – Ranchers as Entrepreneurs Aug 02, 2024

    Jared Sorenson recently invited me to join him for his Profitable Regeneration Masterclass. I have had this talk on Ranchers as Entrepreneurs rolling around in my head for a while now so I decided to share it with Jared’s group. What are the mindsets and streams of income available to ranchers as they seek to optimize the effectiveness of their operation and the joy their families receive from this lifestyle? We discuss this and more on this episode of the Working Cows podcast.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    Patreon.com/WorkingCows

    Regenerative Legacy Summit (August 13, 14)
    Regenerative Legacy Summit

    Ep. 375 – Jordan Steele – Forming an Entity Jul 29, 2024

    Jordan Steele, a Super Cruncher at Ranch Right as well as the Director of Operations at Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss the ins and outs of forming an entity. We discuss the different types of entities (general partnerships, LLCs, C-Corps, S-Corps, etc.) as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each of these entities. We discuss the importance of knowing why you are starting an entity as well as the process to get the entity operational.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    Sea-90.com/Tractor

    Relevant Links:
    RanchManagement.com
    RanchRightLLC.com

    Ep. 374 – Brian Dougherty and Luke Jones – Thinking About Cover Crops Jul 22, 2024

    Brian Dougherty and Luke Jones, consultants with Understanding Ag, joined me to discuss cover crops. We talk about how they fit in to a cash grain scenario, how we can use them to speed up biological time, and how to think about integrating livestock into our cover cropping systems.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com
    SoilHealthAcademy.org

    Ep. 373 – Leanne Fuchs – Challenging Human Health Paradigms Jul 17, 2024

    Dr. Leanne Fuchs, a Chiropractor in Missouri, joined me to discuss her approach to caring for people through her various realms of expertise. We discuss her goals and some of the different diagnostic tools she uses to help her find the best path forward for her clients.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    Farming Without the Bank

    Relevant Links:
    Back to the Basics Wellness Center

    Ep. 372 – Dallas Mount – Using Business Language Jul 08, 2024

    Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss some of the helpful phrases and ideas he has come across in the years since he took over RMC. We discuss how these phrases have become useful in decision making as well as the difference they have made in their focus.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    Sea-90.com/Tractor

    Relevant Links:
    RanchManagement.com

    Ep. 371 – Ellen Bench – Implementing Homeopathic Livestock Health Jul 01, 2024

    Ellen Bench from Remedi Animal Solutions joined me once again to answer questions that arose after the last episode we did together. She lays out the process of implementing a homeopathic livestock health strategy. We answer a number of questions from Patreon supporters as well as questions sent to me by Steve Campbell.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsors:
    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com
    SoilHealthAcademy.org

    Attend the Pierre, SD Soil Health Academy
    High Plains Grazing: Next Level Benefits

    Relevant Links:
    Remedi Animal Solutions
    Remedi Animal Solutions Training in Bismark, ND – August 23rd

    Ep. 370 – Harry Cope – Grazing Standing Milo Jun 24, 2024

    Harry Cope of Cope Grass Farm in Truxton, MO joined me to discuss his winter-feeding strategy of grazing standing milo. This strategy has been a game changer for his operation from the perspectives of labor, soil health, and finances. We discuss his lessons learned, strategies that have helped him be successful, and somethings he is experimenting with to make this strategy even better.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    Farming Without the Bank

    Relevant Links:
    Cope Grass Farm
    Ep. 068 Steve Kenyon – Managing “Waste” in Bale Grazing

    Ep. 369 – Dr. Stephan Van Vliet and Dr. Allen Williams – Growing Nutrient Dense Food Jun 17, 2024

    Dr. Stephan Van Vliet and Dr. Allen Williams joined me to discuss how Dr. Van Vliet’s recent research is challenging paradigms in the nutrition sector. We talk about how healthy food starts with healthy soil as well as what farmers and ranchers can do to take advantage of developments in consumer demand for regeneratively grown food.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com
    SoilHealthAcademy.org

    Attend the Pierre, SD Soil Health Academy
    High Plains Grazing: Next Level Benefits

    Relevant Links:
    The End of Craving

    Ep. 368 – Ellen Bench – Homeopathic Livestock Health Jun 10, 2024

    Ellen Bench a homeopathic practitioner from Montana joined me to talk about the ins and outs of homeopathic livestock health. We talk about some of the formulas she has developed as well as the most economical delivery strategies for these remedies. We also discuss how she got into this field in the first place.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsors:
    Ranch Right
    South Dakota Grassland Coalition Grazing School

    Relevant Links:
    Remedi Animal Solutions
    Remedi Animal Solutions Training in Bismark, ND – August 23rd

    Ep. 367 – Aaron Berger – Setting Replacement Heifers Up for Success Jun 03, 2024

    Aaron Berger and Extension Educator with the University of Nebraska and the Host of the BeefWatch Podcast joined me to discuss what he has seen work well as far as setting replacement heifers up for success. We talk about all phases of the replacement heifer’s life and how to manager her to give her the greatest chance of succeeding as a cow in the herd with a long and productive life. After the interview I share a portion of a recent talk given by Bart Carmichael of Wedge Tent Ranch at a recent May Calving tour hosted by Wedge Tent Ranch and South Dakota Farm Bureau.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com
    SoilHealthAcademy.org

    Relevant Links:
    Beef.UNL.edu
    Wedge Tent Ranch
    South Dakota Farm Bureau

    Ep. 366 – James Coffelt – Profiting from Every Layer May 27, 2024

    James Coffelt of Ohio Land and Cattle Company joined me to discuss his journey into ranching by way of owning a hunting property. We discuss the way they have selected genetics over time to be able to survive on minimal inputs. We also discuss how he thinks about the difference between cash flow and wealth generation.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    Farming Without the Bank

    Relevant Links:
    OhioLandandCattle.com
    Elimination Considerations by James Coffelt

    Ep. 365 – Kristine Root – Verifying Regenerative Systems May 24, 2024

    Kristine Root, CMO at Regenified, joined me to discuss the current state of the regenerative food system. We also discuss the work that Regenified is doing to facilitate connections between producers, processors, and consumers of regenerative products.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com
    SoilHealthAcademy.org
    Regenified.org

    Attend the Pierre, SD Soil Health Academy
    High Plains Grazing: Next Level Benefits

    Ep. 364 – Hunter Jones – Getting Paid for Carbon May 13, 2024

    Hunter Jones, of Grassroots Carbon, joined me to discuss the state of carbon markets as well as how people can take advantage of this market as it continues to develop. We discuss the process as well as the risks and rewards of getting paid for carbon.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsors:
    South Dakota Grassland Coalition Grazing School
    Ranch Right

    Relevant Links:
    GrassrootsCarbon.com

    Ep. 363 – Tyson Hewitt – Selling the Ranch May 06, 2024

    Tyson Hewitt, of Hewitt Land Company, joined me to discuss the keys to success in preparing for a real estate transaction. We talk about how to prepare a property for sale as well as what to do to get ready to purchase a property. We talk about recent market trends and different approaches to financing and marketing ranch properties.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com
    SoilHealthAcademy.org

    Relevant Links:
    HewittLandCompany.com
    Hewitt Land Company on YouTube
    Hewitt Land Company on Facebook

    Ep. 362 – Elaine Froese – Preparing the Next Generation to Lead Apr 29, 2024

    Elaine Froese joined me once again. This time to discuss what we can do to prepare the next generation for the task of leadership. We discuss how we go about building an attractive culture as well as how we decide between successors when there is more than one interested.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    Farming Without the Bank

    Contact Elaine Froese:
    FarmFamilyCoach.com

    Ep. 361 – Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – 2024 State of Agriculture Apr 22, 2024

    Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams of Understanding Ag joined me to discuss the state of agriculture in 2024. We discuss, among other things, the unfathomable occurrence of dust storms simultaneously with floods in the Southeast as well as what this proves and how these occurrences can be mitigated.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com
    SoilHealthAcademy.org

    Attend the Pierre, SD Soil Health Academy
    High Plains Grazing: Next Level Benefits

    Ep. 360 – John Haskell – Managing Tax Burdens Apr 15, 2024

    John Haskell of Ranch Right joined me to discuss the philosophy and practice behind managing tax burden. We talk about the importance of getting this right as well as some considerations when increasing profitability of a struggling business.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsors:
    Ranch Right
    South Dakota Grasslands Coalition – Grazing School

    Book a Consultation with Ranch Right:
    Schedule a Discovery Call

    Ep. 359 – Logan Pribbeno – Following the Cattle Cycle Apr 08, 2024

    Logan Pribbeno of the Wine Glass Ranch joined me to discuss the journey they have been on to follow the cattle cycle. After missing the opportunity presented by the market high of 2014 Logan and his dad made a concerted effort to be prepared the next time a market high presented itself. It has been a long journey and we talk about some of the lessons they have learned and some of the things they would do differently next time.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsors:
    South Dakota Grassland Coalition Grazing School
    Ranch Right

    Relevant Links:
    WineGlassRanchInc.com
    Wine Glass Easy Keepers Sell April 10th at Ogallala Livestock
    Knowledge Rich Ranching
    WCP Resources

    Ep. 358 – Bret Davis – Keeping Young Families Mounted Apr 01, 2024

    Bret Davis, of Horsemanship as an Art, joined me to talk about his philosophy for keeping his young family mounted on good horses they can trust. We discuss his views on training kids to ride as well as somethings maybe you shouldn’t do.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsors:
    Ranch Right
    Wineglass Easy-Keepers

    Relevant Links:
    Patreon
    YouTube
    Horsemanship as an Art

    Drought Webinar:
    Drought: Plan Now or Pay Later (Register)

    Ep. 357 – Alejandro Carillo – Drought: Plan Now or Pay Later Mar 29, 2024

    Alejandro Carillo joined me to talk about the journey they have been on from 250 cows with 6 months of supplemental feeding to running 500 cows with only sea salt as a supplement during one of the worst droughts in recent memory. We discuss the process of infrastructure development as well as the roll of good genetics.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Relevant Links:
    DesertGrasslands.com
    Drought: Plan Now or Pay Later (Register)

    Ep. 356 – Cal Hardage – Grazing Grass Podcast Mar 25, 2024

    Cal Hardage, Host of the Grazing Grass Podcast, joined me to discuss his operation, his podcast, and how he and his dad go about making changes on their operation. We discuss the importance of patience and open-mindedness as well as the advantages and challenges of ranching in Northeast Oklahoma.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsors:
    Wineglass Easy-Keepers
    South Dakota Grassland Coalition Grazing School

    Relevant Links:
    Grazing Grass Podcast
    Drought Webinar “Plan Now or Pay Later”

    Ep. 355 – Brian Dougherty – Managing Soil Nutrients Mar 19, 2024

    Brian Dougherty has been writing a series of articles on the Understanding Ag website regarding managing nutrients. The series deals with carbon cycling as well as how nutrient mismanagement is affecting water quality. We talk about what healthy alternatives look like as well as how to get from where we are to where we need to be.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com
    SoilHealthAcademy.org

    Blog Series Mentioned:
    The Carbon Chronicles Part 1
    The Carbon Chronicles Part 2
    The Carbon Chronicles Part 3
    From Symptoms to Solutions: Addressing the Underlying Causes of Water Quality Degradation Part 1
    From Symptoms to Solutions: Addressing the Underlying Causes of Water Quality Degradation Part 2

    Drought Webinar Mentioned:
    Register Here

    Ep. 354 – Cooper Hibbard – Experimenting with Composite Breeds Mar 13, 2024

    Cooper Hibbard of Sieben Land and Live Stock joined me to discuss the journey they have been on to develop a composite that fits their environment in the Gallatin Valley of Montana. We discuss the process of introducing new breeds into the already existing composite as well as some of the things they keep an eye to see if they are moving in the right direction.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsors:
    South Dakota Grassland Coalition Grazing School
    Ranch Right

    Relevant Links:
    Sieben Live Stock Company
    Lasater Philosophy of Cattle Raising

    Ep. 353 – Clayton Marxer – Living Western Mar 04, 2024

    Clayton Marxer, Host of the newly minted, Living Western podcast joined me to discuss his motivations for starting the podcast. We talk about what makes him uniquely qualified to host this podcast as well as some of his dream guests.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    Ranch Right

    Relevant Links:

    Living Western Podcast

    Ep. 352 – Ryan White – Measuring What Matters Feb 26, 2024

    Ryan White, Founder of SnapLands, joined me to talk about how SnapLands is helping people measure what matters. He shares his own personal journey from an urban context to the expansive landscapes of the west. He also shares some stories of ranchers who have defended their right to continue managing landscapes through the data they have collected.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    Farming Without the Bank

    Relevant Links:
    SnapLands.com

    Ep. 351 – Kim Barmann, Eric Fuchs, Doug Voss – Investing in Yourself Feb 19, 2024

    Kim Barmann, Eric Fuchs, and Doug Voss, board members of the Soil Health Academy, joined me to discuss how the program is constructed and what schools they will be offering this year. We talk about their programs like Battlefields to Fertile Fields as well as what financial assistance is available for those interested in attending.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com
    SoilHealthAcademy.org

    Relevant Links:
    Battlefields to Fertile Fields

    Ep. 350 – Elzinga, Fuhrer, Hibbard, Smith – Soil Health Conference Panel Feb 17, 2024

    I was privileged to be the Master of Ceremonies at the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition’s Soil Health Conference. As part of those duties, I was able to moderate a panel discussion with Glenn Elzinga, Jay Fuhrer, Cooper Hibbard and Zack Smith. This was a great wide-ranging discussion with some audience Question and Answer at the end.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!
    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsors:
    Patreon.com/WorkingCows

    Panelists Previous Episodes:
    Ep. 348 Glenn Elzinga – Solving Problems with Cows
    Ep. 273 Zack Smith – A New Approach to Crop Insurance
    Ep. 263 Jason Mauck and Zack Smith – The Future of Farmonious Movement
    Ep. 189 Zack Smith – StockCropping at Scale
    Ep. 151 Zack Smith – StockCropping
    Ep. 125 Cooper Hibbard – Grazing in Difficult Terrain and Environments
    Ep. 119 Glenn Elzinga – The Benefits of “Inherding”

    Ep. 349 – David Bahnsen – Work and the Meaning of Life Feb 12, 2024

    David Bahnsen is the Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer for the Bahnsen Group where he oversees the management of over $4.5 billion in client assets. He joined me to discuss his new book Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life. We discuss how understanding our creation helps us to understand the true meaning behind our work.

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    Ranch Right
    South Dakota Grasslands Initiative

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    Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life

    Ep. 348 – Glenn Elzinga – Solving Problems with Cows Feb 05, 2024

    Glenn Elzinga a rancher from Idaho joined me to discuss their business model and how it helps them do the best things for the land, the people, and the bottom line. We discuss how they paid nearly $500,000 in labor costs as well as what Glenn has been learning about cows in their environment.

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    Wally Olson Online Marketing School
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    Glenn’s Previous Episode:
    Ep. 119 Glenn Elzinga – The Benefits of “Inherding”

    Alderspring Online:
    Instagram
    Facebook
    Alderspring.com

    Ep. 347 – Dr. Shawn Baker – Winning the War on Food Jan 29, 2024

    Dr. Shawn Baker joined me to discuss what ranchers can do to help win the war on food. We discuss topics including the role of the Beef Check-off, regulatory capture, and the nuts and bolts of the carnivore diet.

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    Sponsors:
    South Dakota Grasslands Initiative
    Wine Glass Ranch

    Ep. 346 – Replay – Gabe Brown – Developing Heifers in Sync with Nature Jan 22, 2024

    In this replay of episode 121 I discuss developing heifers in sync with nature with Gabe Brown.

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    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com
    SoilHealthAcademy.org

    Ep. 345 – Zack Smith – Pivoting the StockCropper Jan 19, 2024

    Zack Smith, inventor of the StockCropping, joined me to discuss the results after the fourth season of stockcropping. This is the second time he has stockcropped those acres and they are seeing some incredible advantages in terms of profitability and yield. However, challenges still remain and they have decided to pivot the focus of The StockCropper to serve another niche. We talk about that and more on this episode.

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    Sponsors:
    Patreon.com/WorkingCows

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    Follow Zack on Twitter

    SDHC Soil Health Conference

    Zack’s Previous Episodes:
    Ep. 273 Zack Smith – A New Approach to Crop Insurance
    Ep. 263 Jason Mauck and Zack Smith – The Future of Farmonious Movement
    Ep. 189 Zack Smith – StockCropping at Scale
    Ep. 151 Zack Smith – StockCropping

    Ep. 344 – Jeremy Engh – The Deep History of Devon Cattle Jan 15, 2024

    Jeremy Engh a rancher from Virginia and member of the Red Devon USA board joined me to discuss the history of Devon cattle in America. We also discuss the upcoming World Red Devon Congress Tour coming this Spring.

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    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsor:
    Farming Without the Bank

    Relevant Links:
    World Devon Congress Tour
    South Dakota Soil Health Coalition Conference

    Ep. 343 – Cody Spencer – Grazing for Life Jan 08, 2024

    Cody Spencer joined me to talk about the 5 M’s Framework that helps to guide the new Grazing for Life Course from Integrity Soils. We discuss the importance of each of the 5 M’s and how they relate to one another.

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    Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

    Sponsors:
    Patreon.com/WorkingCows
    Ranch Right LLC

    Take the Course
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    Blog Posts Mentioned:
    The Carbon Chronicles Part 1
    The Carbon Chronicles Part 2
    The Carbon Chronicles Part 3

    Ep. 342 – Amy Hay – SellBeefDirect.com Jan 01, 2024

    Amy Hay a rancher from British Columbia joined me to discuss her family’s journey into ranching and direct marketing. We talk about how Amy, from Scotland, and her husband Scott, from New Zealand, met in France and decided to land in Canada to start a ranch. We also talk about the role direct marketing played in saving their ranch from foreclosure after a real estate market collapse.

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    Sponsor:
    Farming Without the Bank

    Relevant Links:
    SellBeefDirect.com

    Ep. 341 – Salar Shemirani and Doug Peterson – Regenified Dec 28, 2023

    Doug Peterson and Salar Shemirani joined me to discuss Regenified. A company founded by the partners at Understanding Ag to help ranchers, farmers, and supply chains certify the products they offer as regenerative. We discuss the process of becoming certified, the benefits of certification, as well as the different tiers of certification and what they mean.

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    Get Regenified:
    Regenerative Certification

    Ep. 340 – Clay Conry – Merry Christmas Dec 25, 2023

    Today I share a reading of the Christmas story from Luke’s Gospel. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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    Sponsor:
    Farming Without the Bank

    Relevant Links:
    Advent of Glory

    Ep. 339 – Jeffrey Mundell – Preserving Buckaroo Traditions Dec 18, 2023

    Jeffrey Mundell, a ranch manager at the Gabilan Ranch near San Juan Bautista, CA, joined me to discuss the recent Buckaroo Traditions Gathering for which he provided the announcing services. We talk about the role of Vaquero horsemanship in the recent history of the west as well as the role it could play in the future.

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    Sponsor:
    Ranching.FYI
    Ranch Right LLC

    Relevant Links:
    BTGathering.com
    Buck Brannaman
    Bruce Sandifer

    Ep. 338 – Tom Krawiec – Evaluating Pasture Profitability Dec 12, 2023

    Tom Krawiec, Author of Ranching Like a 12 Year Old, joined me to discuss how to evaluate pasture profitability. We talk about how this method puts the power in the rancher’s hand to make decisions about how to approach a pasture. His goal is to help ranchers get production and profit records comparable to those of grain farmers.

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    Sponsor:
    Ranch Right, LLC
    Olson Ranch, LLC

    Follow Tom:
    Buy the Book

    Ep. 337 – Graeme Hand and Kevin Muno – Analyzing Landscape Function Management Dec 05, 2023

    Graeme Hand and Kevin Muno of Landscape Function Management joined me to discuss their unique take on analyzing landscape function. We discuss what properly functioning landscapes look like as well as ways to discover the limits of our landscape’s potential.

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    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458

    Sponsor:
    Farming Without the Bank

    Relevant Links:
    RegenRanching.com

    Ep. 336 – Aaron Berger – Grazing Corn Stalks Nov 28, 2023

    Aaron Berger of the Beef Watch Podcast and the University of Nebraska Extension joined me to discuss the ins and outs of grazing corn stalks. We talk about the advantages of this strategy as well as how to overcome some of the obstacles.

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    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458

    Sponsor:
    Sunshine Bible Academy
    Ranch Right LLC

    Relevant Links:
    Beef.UNL.edu

    Ep. 335 – Vance Crowe – Legacy Interviews Nov 20, 2023

    Vance Crowe of Legacy Interviews joined me to discuss his passion for capturing the deep wisdom possessed by those who have gone before us. We discuss the process of helping people get comfortable with talking about their history as well as the value of getting this content captured in a way that can be enjoyed for generations to come.

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    Sponsor:
    Ranching.FYI
    Ranch Right LLC

    Relevant Links:
    LegacyInterviews.com

    Stoneville Stories:
    Stoneville Stories
    Ep. 240 Curt Nelson – 92 Years on the Same Farm

    Ep. 334 – Nic De Castro – LandTrust Nov 13, 2023

    Nic De Castro, CEO of LandTrust, joined me to talk about how LandTrust is helping landowners clear some of the hurdles related to leasing hunting rights. We talk about how they help landowners overcome issues related to marketing hunting opportunities, liability concerns, and communication with potential hunters.

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    Sponsor:
    Zoetis

    Relevant Links:
    LandTrust.com

    Ep. 333 – Dallas Mount – Making Good Decisions Nov 06, 2023

    Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me once again to talk about the way that RMC’s Executive Link program helps people make good decisions. We discuss the reasons why now is a great time to be in EL as well as some of Dallas’ favorite stories of success that came about through the EL process.

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    Join EL Today!
    Executive Link

    Sea-90 Episodes:
    Ep. 261 Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt Revolution
    Ep. 282 Lynn Hoover and Michael Sileck – Using Ocean Minerals on the Land
    Ep. 312 Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health

    Ep. 332 – Clay Conry – What is Your Labor Force? Oct 30, 2023

    I recently had a chance to give a keynote at the Montana Farm Bureau District 6 Fall Fest. It was a great evening of food, conversation, and celebration of the harvest. My goal was to answer the question “How do we put the resources entrusted to us to work for us?” from a paradigm challenging perspective.

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    Connect with Montana Farm Bureau:
    mfbf.org

    Sea-90 Episodes:
    Ep. 261 Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt Revolution
    Ep. 282 Lynn Hoover and Michael Sileck – Using Ocean Minerals on the Land
    Ep. 312 Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health

    Ep. 331 – Tom Krawiec – Managing and Training Employees Oct 26, 2023

    Tom Krawiec of Alberta, Canada joined me to discuss his process for managing and training employees. We talk about his process of tell me, show me, watch me. We also discuss his how his experiences in the oil field have shaped his methods for training people.

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    Sponsor:
    Olson Ranch, LLC
    Ranch Right, LLC

    Relevant Links:
    Ranching Like a 12-Year-Old

    Quivira Coalition’s New Agrarian Program

    Ep. 330 – Javier Mesta – Profitable UHDG Oct 16, 2023

    Javier Mesta a rancher and businessman from Chihuahua, Mexico joined me to discuss the profitability of Ultra-High Density Grazing. We discuss the logistics of moving 4 times per day as well as the progress he has been seeing from a herd perspective and a lanscape perspective.

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    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458

    Sponsor:
    Ranch Right, LLC
    Olson Ranch, LLC

    Relevant Links:
    Don Tachin Grazing

    Ep. 329 – Enrique Guerrero – Implementing UHDG Oct 09, 2023

    Enrique Guerrero joined me once again to give an update on the mine land regeneration project. We also discuss what Enrique has learned as he has implemented Ultra-High Density Grazing on his home ranch over the last 9 years. We talk about the process he has gone through as well as what he witnessed as a result of UHDG on a year when his ranch experienced and 80% reduction in annual rainfall.

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    Enrique Previous Episode:
    Ep. 220 Enrique Guerrero – Award-Winning Mine Land Regeneration

    Sea-90 Episodes:
    Ep. 261 Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt Revolution
    Ep. 282 Lynn Hoover and Michael Sileck – Using Ocean Minerals on the Land
    Ep. 312 Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health

    Ep. 328 – Kent Donica – Succeeding with Stockers Oct 06, 2023

    Kent Donica an instructor with Understanding Ag as well as a stocker operator from Oklahoma joined me to share some of his wisdom from his decades in the stocker business. We talk about the importance of discipline, stockmanship, and knowing your numbers.

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    Ep. 327 – Nick Jackson – Using Food Scraps Oct 02, 2023

    Nick Jackson of Jackson Regenerational Farm in Maine joined me to discuss the ins and outs of their food scrap collection service. We talk about the required infrastructure, the benefits to their business, as well as what it looks like at scale.

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    Relevant Links:
    JacksonRegenerationalFarm.com
    farm[at]jacksonregenerationalfarm[dot]com

    Sea-90 Episodes:
    Ep. 261 Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt Revolution
    Ep. 282 Lynn Hoover and Michael Sileck – Using Ocean Minerals on the Land
    Ep. 312 Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health

    Ep. 326 – Alex Johnston – Broadening Horizons Sep 25, 2023

    Alex Johnston a land manager from the UK joined me to discuss his perspective on the American Landscape and American Regenerative Agriculture. We talk about the differences and similarities between American and UK agriculture as well as the process he has been going through to adapt a herd of beef cattle to their environment in the UK.

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    His Cavvy Foundation
    Ranching.FYI

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    TikTok
    sheep[at]sheepleep[dot]com
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    Facebook

    Ep. 325 – Alan Newport – Ultra High-Density Grazing Sep 18, 2023

    Alan Newport a journalist and rancher from Oklahoma joined me to discuss his experiences with Ultra High-Density Grazing. We talk about the benefits, the challenges, and the lessons he has learned as he has journeyed into this style of management.

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    *Note: Sorry about the connectivity issues in this episode.

    Ep. 324 – Jeremy Sweeten – Adding Value to Land and Livestock Sep 15, 2023

    Jeremy Sweeten, part of the team at Understanding Ag and a farmer from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, joined me to talk about what they are doing to add value to lower value land. We talk about the benefits of moving from custom grazing to an owned herd as well as some of the benefits of bale grazing.

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    Attend a Soil Health Academy:
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    Ep. 323 – Clay Conry – Patreon Bonus Episodes Sep 11, 2023

    Taking a little different approach this week and sharing with you some recent Bonus Content I have released to Patreon Supporters. These are just four episodes that are fairly indicative of what you get as a Patreon Supporter. Maybe someday I will do another episode with Patreon Greatest Hits. Check out the link below if you are interested in getting access to this content which is recorded after each episode and released exclusively through Patreon.

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    Patreon.com/WorkingCows

    Sea-90 Episodes:
    Ep. 261 Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt Revolution
    Ep. 282 Lynn Hoover and Michael Sileck – Using Ocean Minerals on the Land
    Ep. 312 Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health

    Ep. 322 – Jeremia Markway – Adding Hair Sheep Sep 04, 2023

    Jeremia Markway joined me to discuss his experiences regarding adding hair sheep to their existing livestock operation. We talk about the advantages of hair sheep from a soil health perspective as well as how they compliment a cow herd. We also discuss the challenges and managing parasites as well as Jeremia’s unique approach to finding animals adapted to his environment.

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    Relevant Links:
    MarkwayRanch.com/School

    Sea-90 Episodes:
    Ep. 261 Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt Revolution
    Ep. 282 Lynn Hoover and Michael Sileck – Using Ocean Minerals on the Land
    Ep. 312 Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health

    Ep. 321 – Chuck Schembre – Regenerative Gardening Sep 02, 2023

    Chuck Schembre, a soil scientist and consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me to talk about the application of soil health principles to gardening. We talk about the seasons of a healthy garden as well as cover crops, mulching, the need for grasses, and diversity.

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    Connect with Understanding Ag

    Ep. 320 – MCOOL and EID – Rep. Harriet Hageman Aug 28, 2023

    Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY) joined me to discuss some of the things she has been working on since being elected as a Representative in Wyoming’s only legislative district. We discuss the Electronic Animal Identification and Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling issues and how they could potentially effect producers.

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    Relevant Links:
    Rep. Hageman on EID Ear Tags
    Harriet Hageman Wyoming’s Congresswoman

    Ep. 319 – Kate Sabino – Making Holistic Change Aug 22, 2023

    Kate Sabino, a grazing intern at Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, joined me to discuss a laborer’s perspective on the changes they have been making in the Dairy Division at Wolfe’s Neck. We discuss the changes that have been made, the fallout from those changes, as well as how they include everyone in the decision making process.

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    Sponsor:
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    Relevant Links:
    Kate’s Article

    Ep. 318 – Monte Bottens – Soil Health from Tillage Ground Zero Aug 18, 2023

    Monte Bottens of the Ag Emerge Podcast joined me to discuss his soil health journey. We discuss his experiences with consolidation, integrating livestock, and adopting soil health principles.

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    At Home Continuing Ed:
    Regen Ag 101 by Understanding Ag

    Ep. 317 – Austin Maness – Harvest Returns Aug 14, 2023

    Austin Maness, COO of Harvest Returns, joined me to talk about the unique way that they are approaching agricultural funding. We talk about how the process works, who can participate on the investment side as well as who is best suited to participate as a producer.

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    Farming Without the Bank

    Relevant Links:
    HarvestReturns.com

    Ep. 316 – Morgan Hartman – Soil Health Applied to Turf Management Aug 14, 2023

    Morgan Hartman from Understanding Ag joined me to talk about how we apply soil health principles to turf managment in this country. We talk about golf courses, lawns, and the amount of irrigation and chemical application that occurs on these acres. we also try to chart a better path forward with regard to these acres.

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    Relevant Links:
    Soil Health Academy in New York
    Driving the Green Blog

    Ep. 315 – Jaime Elizondo – Natural Genetic Selection Aug 08, 2023

    Jaime Elizondo of Real Wealth Ranching joined me once again. This time we discuss how to select the most profitable genetics from our herd. We talk about removing the crutches, the way to choose between two equal animals, as well as when to start keeping your own bulls.

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    Ranching.FYI
    Sunshine Bible Academy

    Relevant Links:
    https://www.RWRanching.com/calving

    Jaime’s Previous Episode:
    Ep. 247 Jaime Elizondo – Real Wealth Ranching

    Ep. 314 – Mark Firth – Equipping the Next Generation Jul 31, 2023

    Mark Firth, CEO of Arrowquip, joined me to talk about some of the trends they are paying attention to in the industry. We talk about the increasing demand for beef as well as the increased interest in a new generation of ranchers coming into the business of ranching and the equipment, experience, and education they will need to succeed.

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    Sponsor:
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    Baja Gold Salt Co. on Instagram

    Relevant Links:

    Arrowquip.com

    Ep. 313 – Marisa Tolsma – Thriving Human Wellness Jul 24, 2023

    Marisa Tolsma joined me to discuss the journey she and her family have been on towards increasing levels of health. We discuss the GAPS diet, the roll of fermented foods, as well as the importance of sea salt for human health.

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    Sponsor:
    Baja Gold Salt Co.
    Baja Gold Salt Co. on Instagram

    Relevant Links:

    Bumblebee Apothecary
    Bumblebee Apothecary on Instagram

    Dr. Eric Berg on The Signs of a SALT Deficiency

    Related Episodes:
    Ep. 261 Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt Revolution

    Ep. 312 – Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health Jul 17, 2023

    Lynn Hoover joined my wife Miranda and me at our kitchen table after a pasture walk at our place to discuss what we can do to improve our herd and range health without defaulting to synthetic solutions.

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    Sponsors:
    Sunshine Bible Academy
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    Relevant Links:
    Ocean Blue Agronomics

    Ep. 311 – Karoline Rose – Setting Goals Jul 10, 2023

    Karoline Rose of the KRose Company and various other enterprises joined me to talk about her teams process of setting goals. We talk about how her and her teams go about setting goals as well as how they track progress and maintain a culture of accountability.

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    Sponsors:
    Sunshine Bible Academy
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    Relevant Links:
    KRoseCompany.com
    The Rancher’s Daughter

    Ep. 310 – Wally Congdon – Reasserting Local Control Jul 04, 2023

    Wally Congdon a Deputy County Attorney and Rancher from Mineral County, Montana joined me to talk about the processes that exist to help local stewards reassert local control as they interact with the Federal Government regarding public land use. We talk about the three different ways of interacting with the Federal Government as well as some examples of reasserting local control.

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    Sponsor:
    Farming Without the Bank

    Ep. 309 – Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen – Discover Ag Jun 26, 2023

    Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen from the Discover Ag podcast joined me to discuss healthy online engagement. We talk about the issues facing agriculture today as well as how we can answer common objections. We also discuss the ways that we can have a healthier in-house discussion within agriculture, namely between agriculture and regenerative agriculture.

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    Sponsor:
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    Relevant Links
    Discover Ag Podcast

    Ep. 308 – Fernando Falomir – Managing in Brittle Environments Jun 23, 2023

    Exactly 300 episodes after his initial appearance Fernando Falomir of the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico joined me to talk about the ins and outs of managing in a brittle environment. We discuss the importance of well thought out infrastructure as we attempt to manage the resource concerns of our specific context.

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    Ep. 307 – Jacob Miller – Surviving Drought Jun 19, 2023

    Jacob Miller of Livewire Fence Supply joined me to discuss the process they have gone through over the last few years to get through a record setting drought in Southwest Nebraska. We discuss his destocking strategy as well as how the soil health journey they have been on set them up to recover quickly from this drought. We also discuss the importance of paying attention to your mental health during difficult times.

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    Sponsor:
    InheritProgress.com
    Performance Livestock Analytics

    Relevant Links:
    LivewireFenceSupply.com

    Ep. 306 – Jeff and Logan Pribbeno – Keeping the Ranch Together for 5 Generations Jun 12, 2023

    Jeff and Logan Pribbeno of Wine Glass Ranch welcomed me into their office for a discussion about the ins and outs of keeping their ranch together for 5 generations. We talk about it’s founding after the Civil War and some of the keys to transitioning the ranch since that time. Our conversation touches not just on the process of passing the ranch from one family to the next but also on the importance of selecting animals that thrive in their environment and the importance of a healthy ecosystem.

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    Sponsors:
    Sunshine Bible Academy
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    Relevant Links:
    Wine Glass Ranch
    Logan on Twitter

    Ep. 305 – Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – Matching Management to Context Jun 10, 2023

    Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams joined me to discuss matching management to context. We discuss how our management decisions can negatively affect diversity because they are not right for our context. We also discuss the process of soil aggregation, plant succession, and epigenetic improvement.

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    Ep. 304 – Dallas Mount – What is Profit For? Jun 05, 2023

    Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss the ways in which we can use our profit. We discuss the Three Secrets to Increasing Profit as well as how to avoid making the same mistakes we have made when we got the end of the year with excess profit.

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    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsors:
    Sunshine Bible Academy
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    Relevant Links:
    RanchingforProfit.com
    Ep. 114 Dave Pratt – Monuments to Tax Avoidance

    Dallas’ Previous Appearances:
    Ep. 198 Dallas Mount – Succession Strategies – July 14th, 2021
    Ep. 179 Dallas Mount – The Grazing Principles – March 9th, 2021
    Ep. 156 Dallas Mount – Having the Courage to Talk – September 22nd, 2020
    Ep. 120 Dallas Mount – Working ON the Business – December 30th, 2019
    Ep. 090 Dallas Mount – Profitablity Targets – May 21st, 2019
    Ep. 043 Dallas Mount – Turning the Tables – August 20th, 2018
    Ep. 029 Dallas Mount – Learning in the Land Down Under – May 15th, 2018
    Ep. 002 Dallas Mount – Four Pillars of a Ranching Operation – November 6th, 2017

    Ep. 303 – Don Day – Long Term Weather Forecasting May 29, 2023

    Don Day of Day Weather joined me to discuss the long term predictability of weather patterns. We talk about how consistent these weather patterns are as well as the timescale involved in these cycles.

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    Sponsor:
    Farming Without the Bank

    CSU Stock Planning Paper:
    StockingPlanningCSU

    Ep. 302 – Burke Teichert – Characteristics of Successful Ranch Managers pt. 2 May 26, 2023

    Burke Teichert joined me to continue our conversation on the characteristics of successful ranch managers. We talk about Burke’s journey into regenerative management as well as some specific production practices that made the difference on the ranches he has managed.

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    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Attend a Soil Health Academy:
    Adaptive Grazing

    Burke’s List:

    • What are the major determinants of financial success?
      • Enterprise mix and choices
      • Overheads
      • Stocking rate
        • Cow size and milk production
        • Grazing and pasture management
        • Fed feed vs. grazed feed
      • Calving Season
        • Herd fertility
        • Wise input use for optimum production
      • Marketing
    • What key ratios drive profitability?
      • Reduce overheads
      • Increase turnover
      • Market well
      • Then improve three key ratios:
        • Acres per cow
        • Cows per FTE
        • Fed feed vs. grazed feed

    Previous Conversation:
    Ep. 299 Burke Teichert – Characteristics of Successful Ranch Managers pt. 1 – May 12th, 2023

    Ep. 301 – Daniel Hayes – Succeeding with Stockdogs May 22, 2023

    Daniel Hayes of Snakebird Stockdogs joined me to discuss the process of learning and succeeding with stock dogs. We talk about the importance of mentors as well as some tips for getting started.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    Farming Without the Bank

    Relevant Links:
    Daniel on Facebook

    Ep. 300 – Jolene Brown – Developing the Next Generation May 15, 2023

    Jolene Brown a renowned farm and ranch transition expert. She joined me to discuss the importance of communication and preparing the next generation to take the reins of leadership in our businesses.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    Farming Without the Bank

    Relevant Links:
    JoleneBrown.com

    Ep. 299 – Burke Teichert – Characteristics of Successful Ranch Managers pt. 1 May 12, 2023

    Burke Teichert joined me for a conversation on what it takes to be a successful ranch manager. We talk about the most important things we should be keeping an eye on including some of the key ratios that go a long way toward determining profitability.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Take a Course from Understanding Ag:
    Regen Ag 101

    Burke’s List:

    • What are the major determinants of financial success?
      • Enterprise mix and choices
      • Overheads
      • Stocking rate
        • Cow size and milk production
        • Grazing and pasture management
        • Fed feed vs. grazed feed
      • Calving Season
        • Herd fertility
        • Wise input use for optimum production
      • Marketing
    • What key ratios drive profitability?
      • Reduce overheads
      • Increase turnover
      • Market well
      • Then improve three key ratios:
        • Acres per cow
        • Cows per FTE
        • Fed feed vs. grazed feed
    Ep. 298 – Dawn Hnatow – Changing Stockmanship May 08, 2023

    Dawn Hnatow a stockmanship instructor from Sulphur Springs, TX joined me to talk about some lessons she learned when Bud Williams came to the feedlot at which she was working. We discuss the impact to the bottom line of good stockmanship as well as what to do with the excess energy of newly arrived cattle.

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    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsors:
    Ranch Right LLC
    Sunshine Bible Academy

    Relevant Links:
    CattleUpStockmanship.com
    2023 Stockmanship School June 1-4

    Ep. 297 – Jared Sorenson – Ag Steward May 01, 2023

    Jared Sorenson of Ag Steward and the Profitable Steward Podcast joined me to discuss what it means to be a steward. We also discuss the keys to profiting from our stewardship and what it means to effectively build a market for our products.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsors:
    Sunshine Bible Academy
    Ranch Right LLC

    Relevant Links:
    AgSteward.fyi

    Ep. 296 – Kent Solberg and Doug Voss – Regenerative Dairying Apr 28, 2023

    Kent Solberg and Doug Voss of Understanding Ag joined me to discuss the challenges facing the dairy industry on its journey toward more regenerative management. We discuss the specific benefits to the dairy industry of getting cattle on the land as well as different models of accomplishing that goal.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    Understanding Ag

    Attend a Soil Health Academy:
    Transform Your Dairy

    Ep. 295 – Dylan Biggs – Communicating with Stock Dogs Apr 24, 2023

    Dylan Biggs joined me once again to talk about how he builds a foundation of communication with his stock dogs. We also talk about instilling patience in dogs as well as the importance of setting dogs up for success early on in their career.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    Learn more about Sea-90 at www.Sea-90.com.
    Save 20% off Sea-90 Grower’s Series with code GROWCOWS.
    For commercial applications or quantities, call us at (717) 580-1458.

    Relevant Links:
    @TK_Ranch on Instagram
    Dylan on Twitter

    Ep. 294 – Dr. Ken Olson and Jaelyn Whaley – Interfacing Small Ruminants with Cattle and Land Apr 17, 2023

    Dr. Ken Olson and Jaelyn Whaley both of SDSU Extension joined me to discuss the ecological and economic benefits of interfacing small ruminants into our existing livestock operations. We talk about realistic goals as far as brush control as well as the infrastructure needed to interface sheep with our existing operation.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    Learn more about Sea-90 at www.Sea-90.com.
    Save 20% off Sea-90 Grower’s Series with code GROWCOWS.
    For commercial applications or quantities, call us at (717) 580-1458.

    Relevant Links:
    SDSU Extension Sheep and Goats

    Ep. 293 – Gabe Brown and Matt McGinn – Transitioning Toward Adaptive Stewardship Apr 14, 2023

    Gabe Brown of Understanding Ag and Matt McGinn of McGinn Ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska joined me to discuss the journey the McGinn family has been on toward more adaptive stewardship of the resources entrusted to them. They have gone from running multiple herds, calving in two seasons, and season long grazing to calving in sync with nature, taking in cattle, and grazing over 100 paddocks. We talk about where they started, the difference it’s made, and Matt’s favorite part of this transition.

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    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    McGinn Ranch Transformation:

    a google earth image of a section pasture here on our place. The image on the left was from 2010 the image on the right is current

    Attend a Soil Health Academy:
    Transform Your Dairy

    Ep. 292 – Jason Watson – Educational Alternatives for Our Students Apr 10, 2023

    Jason Watson, Superintendent of Sunshine Bible Academy (SBA) in Miller, SD, welcomed me into an office at SBA to discuss educational alternatives available to parents looking to educate their children. We talk about the challenges present in our world today as well as some strategies for overcoming those challenges. We discuss the benefits and objections to this educational strategy.

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    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    FarmingWithouttheBank.com

    Relevant Links:
    SunshineBible.org
    Miranda’s Musings

    Ep. 291 – Dr. Larry Tranel – Handling Stress Apr 03, 2023

    Dr. Larry Tranel joined me to discuss what we can do to handle stress more effectively on our operations. We talk about the different types of personalities and how they react to stress. We also discuss the benefits of knowing what type of person you are as it relates to handling stress.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsors:
    WineGlassRanchInc.com
    RanchRightLLC.com/winning

    Relevant Links:
    ISU Dairy Team Farm Stress Resources

    Ep. 290 – Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – Three Rules of Adaptive Stewardship Apr 01, 2023

    Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams joined me once again to discuss the Three Rules of Adaptive Stewardship. We talk about what the rules are and the benefits of putting them into practice. We also discuss the need for adaptation when implementing these ideas.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Relevant Links:
    UnderstandingAg.com
    Understanding Ag Online Courses

    Past Episodes:
    Ep. 288 Gabe Brown and Shane New – Managing the Nutrient Cycle
    Ep. 283 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The 6-3-4
    BONUS Ep. 281 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The State of Agriculture in North America
    Ep. 277 Gabe Brown – The State of the American Food System
    Ep. 148 Dr. Allen Williams – Grazing for Soil Health
    Ep. 121 Gabe Brown – Heifer Development in Sync with Nature
    Ep. 067 Gabe Brown – Dirt to Soil

    Ep. 289 – Troy Hadrick – North Prairie Butchery Mar 27, 2023

    Troy Hadrick along with his wife Stacy have been on a journey in recent months of starting a USDA inspected processing facility in their hometown of Faulkton, SD. Among their goals are a more resilient beef supply chain, opening up USDA inspected processing capacity for those looking to direct market their beef, and provide a market for those looking to acquire locally grown and harvested beef. We talk about all this and more with Troy on this episode of the Working Cows Podcast.

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    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com

    Sponsor:
    Learn more about Sea-90 at www.Sea-90.com.
    Save 20% off Sea-90 Grower’s Series with code GROWCOWS.
    For commercial applications or quantities, call us at (717) 580-1458.

    Relevant Links:
    NorthPrairieButchery.com

    Ep. 288 – Gabe Brown and Shane New – Managing the Nutrient Cycle Mar 24, 2023

    Gabe Brown and Shane New of Understanding Ag joined me to discuss the nutrient cycle and how we an manage it more effectively. The nutrient cycle is one of the Four Ecosystem processes. The Four Ecosystem Processes are part of The 6-3-4. This is an important part of any successful agricultural operation.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    Understanding Ag

    Related Episodes:
    BONUS Ep. 281 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The State of Agriculture in North America
    Ep. 277 Gabe Brown – The State of the American Food System
    Ep. 148 Dr. Allen Williams – Grazing for Soil Health
    Ep. 121 Gabe Brown – Heifer Development in Sync with Nature
    Ep. 067 Gabe Brown – Dirt to Soil

    Ep. 287 – Jay Young – Using Compost Extracts Mar 20, 2023

    Jay Young of Young Red Angus in Tribune, KS joined me to talk about his regenerative journey. We focus early on in this conversation on the making and applying of compost extracts. We then turn our attention to the cows that he is grazing on the cover crops that he is growing with the compost extracts.

    Sponsor:
    Learn more about Sea-90 at www.Sea-90.com.
    Save 20% off Sea-90 Grower’s Series with code GROWCOWS.
    For commercial applications or quantities, call us at (717) 580-1458.

    Relevant Links:
    Young Red Angus Bull Sale
    YoungRedAngus.com

    Ep. 286 – Elaine Froese – Living an Intentional Life Mar 13, 2023

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    Elaine Froese joined me to discuss the idea of living an intentional life. What does it look like? What are the stages we go through? How do we make sure that those stages do the work they were intended by God to accomplish? We talk about all that and more in this conversation.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    WineGlassRanchInc.com

    Relevant Links:
    FarmFamilyCoach.com

    Elaine’s Previous Episodes:
    Ep. 265 Elaine Froese – Managing Generational Expectations
    Ep. 216 Elaine Froese – Getting Ranch Transition Unstuck
    Ep. 192 Elaine Froese – Getting the Succession Discussion Started

    Ep. 285 – Mary Jo Irmen – Building a Financial Team Mar 06, 2023

    Mary Jo Irmen of Farming Without the Bank joined me to talk about building a financial team. Who should on our team? What should their roles be? What should we expect from them? We discuss all this and more on this episode.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Support the Show:
    Patreon.com/Support

    Relevant Links:
    Ep. 274 John Haskell – Matching Business Structure to Life Stage

    Mary Jo’s Previous Episodes:
    Ep. 255 Mary Jo Irmen – Knowing Where You Stand
    Ep. 110 Mary Jo Irmen – Objections to Farming Without the Bank
    Ep. 056 Mary Jo Irmen – The Responsible Use of Leverage
    Ep. 001 Mary Jo Irmen – Farming without the Bank

    Ep. 284 – Clay Conry – A Story Worth Telling Feb 27, 2023

    Here is my recent talk given to FFA students participating in the Ag Adventure Zone at the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City, SD. I discuss the elements of an ag advocacy story worth telling as well as what we can do to improve the story our operation is telling. H/T: Nicole Masters for the Soil Microbe Game I used in this talk.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    Sea 90 Ocean Minerals

    BONUS Ep. 283 – Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The 6-3-4 Feb 24, 2023

    Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams joined me once again to discuss the Six Principles of Soil Health, The Three Rules of Adaptive Stewardship, and the Four Ecosystem Processes. We define each of these ideas as well as talk about what we can do to make sure our management reflects and takes advantages of these realities.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com

    Guest’s Previous Episodes:
    BONUS Ep. 281 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The State of Agriculture in North America
    Ep. 277 Gabe Brown – The State of the American Food System
    Ep. 148 Dr. Allen Williams – Grazing for Soil Health
    Ep. 121 Gabe Brown – Heifer Development in Sync with Nature
    Ep. 067 Gabe Brown – Dirt to Soil

    Ep. 282 – Lynn Hoover and Michael Sileck – Using Ocean Minerals on the Soil Feb 20, 2023

    Lynn Hoover and Michael Sileck joined me to discuss the ins and outs of using sea salt as part of our agronomic strategy. We talk about why ocean minerals are the missing link in a lot of the relationships under our soil. We also discuss how to use ocean minerals, specifically sea salt, to restore these relationships and make indispensable nutrients available to the soil microbiome.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    Sea 90 Ocean Minerals

    Contact Lynn for more information and to develop a custom program:
    (717) 580-1458
    lynn.h[at]oceanblueagronomics[dot]com

    Related Episodes:
    Ep. 261 Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt Revolution

    BONUS Ep. 281 – Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The State of Agriculture in North America Feb 17, 2023

    Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams join me in this bonus episode to discuss the state of agriculture in North America. We talk about where we are, how we got here, and what have been some of the proposed solutions to fixing these problems. We also talk about the problems caused by trying to fix symptoms rather than dealing with root causes.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    UnderstandingAg.com

    Guest’s Previous Episodes:
    Ep. 277 Gabe Brown – The State of the American Food System
    Ep. 148 Dr. Allen Williams – Grazing for Soil Health
    Ep. 121 Gabe Brown – Heifer Development in Sync with Nature
    Ep. 067 Gabe Brown – Dirt to Soil

    Ep. 280 – Wally Olson and John Haskell – Scaling a Business Feb 13, 2023

    Wally Olson and John Haskell of Ranching.FYI joined me to discuss what scaling a business is and what it isn’t. We talk about the difference between scaling and growth as well as how you know it is time to make the transition from business owner to investor.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    farmingwithoutthebank.com

    Relevant Links:
    OlsonRanchLLC.com
    RanchRightLLC.com
    Ranching.FYI

    Ep. 279 – Jason Medows, Jared Luhman, Brian Alexander – Ag Podcasters Roundtable Feb 06, 2023

    Jason Medows, Jared Luhman, and Brian Alexander and myself were all able to connect for a conversation about our experiences as podcasters as well as what we see coming as far as land transition and preparing the next generation.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    farmingwithoutthebank.com

    Ep. 278 – Buck Brannaman – A Brief History of Vaquero Horsemanship Jan 30, 2023

    Buck Brannaman a horse clinician and trainer from Sheridan, WY welcomed me into his tack room to have a discussion about the history of Vaquero horsemanship. We talk about it’s origins as a result of Spanish defeat at the hands of Muslim warriors, how this style was influenced by Mexican rodeos, as well as the tack that is deeply entwined with this style of horsemanship.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Relevant Links:
    El Vaquero by Ernie Morris
    Brannaman.com
    The Buck Channel

    Ep. 277 – Gabe Brown – The State of the American Food System Jan 23, 2023

    Gabe Brown of Understanding Ag joined me to talk about the state of the American food system. Gabe has a unique perspective given his unique experience over the last twenty years traveling and consulting extensively on farms and ranches around the world and across the globe.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Relevant Links:
    UnderstandingAg.com
    SoilHealthAcademy.com

    Ep. 276 – Shanon Sims – Having Hobbies Away from the Ranch Jan 16, 2023

    Shanon Sims of McFadden, WY joined me to talk about the importance of having hobbies away from the ranch. Shanon recently completed a full marathon. We talked the challenges, benefits, and process of training to complete a marathon.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    RanchingForProfit.com

    Shanon’s Previous Episode:
    Ep. 199 Shanon Sims – Raising Your Own Bulls

    Ep. 275 – Steve Kenyon – Paying Yourself Jan 09, 2023

    Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching joined me to talk about the paradigm challenging practice of paying yourself. We talk about how Steve figures his labor and equipment costs as well as how he thinks about the profitability threshold of a new enterprise or opportunity.

    Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
    You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.

    Sponsor:
    RanchingForProfit.com

    Relevant Links:
    CFGA Advanced Grazing Systems
    Greener Pastures Ranching Board Game (Pay Yourself!)

    Steve’s Previous Episodes:
    Ep. 214 Steve Kenyon – Managing for Drought Resilience
    Ep. 128 Steve Kenyon – The Discipline of Lifelong Learning
    Ep. 095 Steve Kenyon – The Calendar of the Year-Round Grazier
    Ep. 068 Steve Kenyon – Managing “Waste” in Bale Grazing
    Ep. 036 Steve Kenyon – Natural Parasite Control

    Ep. 274 – John Haskell – Matching Business Structure to Life Stage Jan 02, 2023

    John Haskell of Ranch Right LLC joined me to flesh out an interesting comment he made on a recent RFP Online Webinar. John said that we should make sure our business structure matches available resources from a personnel perspective. We talk about not rushing to get to the place of being an investor too soon as well as the key to growing a business through proper use of cash flow.

    Sponsor the Podcast:
    WorkingCows.net/Contact

    Links Mentioned:
    RanchRightLLC.com
    Ranching.FYI
    Miranda’s Monday Musings

    Ep. 273 – Zack Smith – A New Approach to Crop Insurance Dec 26, 2022

    Zack Smith joined me to talk about his recent video where he pitched a new approach to crop insurance. We take a little deeper dive into his thoughts about how to help make meaningful change in agriculture towards a better food production system. emk9a4yh

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    WorkingCows.net/Subscribe

    Relevant Links:

    Zack’s Previous Episodes:
    Ep. 263 Jason Mauck and Zack Smith – The Future of Farmonious Movement
    Ep. 189 Zack Smith – Stock Cropping at Scale
    Ep. 151 Zack Smith – Stock Cropping

    Ep. 273 – Zack Smith – A New Approach to Crop Insurance Dec 26, 2022

    Zack Smith joined me to talk about his recent video where he pitched a new approach to crop insurance. We take a little deeper dive into his thoughts about how to help make meaningful change in agriculture towards a better food production system.

    Ep. 272 – Will Winter, DVM – Mitigating EMF Dec 19, 2022

    Will Winter DVM joined me to talk about the problems caused by EMF and how we can mitigate them. We talk about the sources and what we can do to protect ourselves from their effects personally as well as protecting our land.

    Support WCP:
    WorkingCows.net/Support

    Relevant Links:
    WillWinter.com
    Ag Conditioners (EMF Mitigation)

    Will’s Previous Episodes:
    Ep. 244 Will Winter, DVM – Natural Livestock Health
    Ep. 259 Will Winter, DVM – Measuring Regenerativity

    Intro Voice Over:
    H/T: Jim Thompson

    Intro Music:
    H/T: Luke Dowler

    Ep. 272 – Will Winter DVM – Mitigating EMF Dec 19, 2022

    Will Winter DVM joined me to talk about the problems caused by EMF and how we can mitigate them. We talk about the sources and what we can do to protect ourselves from their effects personally as well as protecting our land.

    Ep. 271 – Ray Marxer – Keeping Good Employees Dec 14, 2022

    Ray Marxer, Author of Cowboy in a Corporate World, joined me again to talk about some of the ideas in his book regarding keeping good employees. We talk about meeting the physical needs of the people coming to work for us as well as the structural changes that Ray led at the Beaverhead Ranch that facilitated a five-fold increase in their employee retention.

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    WorkingCows.net/Subscribe

    Relevant Links:
    RayMarxer.com

    Ray’s Previous Episode:
    Ep. 257 Ray Marxer – Cowboy in a Corporate World

    Intro Voice Over:
    H/T: Jim Thompson

    Intro Music:
    H/T: Luke Dowler

    Ep. 271 – Ray Marxer – Keeping Good Employees Dec 13, 2022

    Ray Marxer, Author of Cowboy in a Corporate World, joined me again to talk about some of the ideas in his book regarding keeping good employees. We talk about meeting the physical needs of the people coming to work for us as well as the structural changes that Ray led at the Beaverhead Ranch that facilitated a five-fold increase in their employee retention.

    Ep. 270 – Scott Hauck – Resisting Vertical Integration Dec 05, 2022

    Scott Hauck of Sacred Song Farm in Mancos, CO joined me to discuss why the beef industry has been so successful at resisting vertical integration. We talk about what our unfair advantage is and how we can maximize that unfair advantage to continue to resist vertical integration.

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    Amazon Wishlist
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    Contact Scott:

    #beef is the last food production system free of vertical integration

    Why?

    Because we run on sunshine, water, soil and forage

    Don’t ever surrender our unfair advantage, or forget it pic.twitter.com/lvFv5aX5Xk

    — Scott Hauck (@sacredsongfarm) November 25, 2022

    Scott’s Previous Episode:
    Ep. 239 Scott Hauck – Truly Regenerative Agriculture

    Intro Voice Over:
    H/T: Jim Thompson

    Intro Music:
    H/T: Luke Dowler

    Ep. 270 – Scott Hauck – Resisting Vertical Integration Dec 05, 2022

    Scott Hauck of Sacred Song Farm in Mancos, CO joined me to discuss why the beef industry has been so successful at resisting vertical integration. We talk about what our unfair advantage is and how we can maximize that unfair advantage to continue to resist vertical integration.

    Ep. 269 – Miranda Conry – Where we are, Where we’ve been, Where we are headed Nov 28, 2022

    My wife Miranda and I discuss some of the progress we have made on our place. We also discuss some of what we would like to implement in the near future. She is beautiful and the reason I am able to do everything that I do.

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    RanchingPodcast.com

    Intro Voice Over:
    H/T: Jim Thompson

    Intro Music:
    H/T: Luke Dowler

    Ep. 269 – Miranda Conry – Where we are, Where we’ve been, Where we are headed Nov 28, 2022

    My wife Miranda and I discuss some of the progress we have made on our place. We also discuss some of what we would like to implement in the near future. She is beautiful and the reason I am able to do everything that I do.

    Ep. 268 – Bud Williamson – Marketing the Products of Your Ranch Nov 21, 2022

    Bud Williamson of Williamson Land & Cattle near Moorcroft, WY joined me to talk about the work they are doing to change the way breeding cattle are marketed. We talk about understanding the products that your ranch produces and some practical ways that you can change the way you market those various products.

    Share WCP:
    RanchingPodcast.com

    Relevant Links:
    WilliamsonLandandCattle.com

    Intro Voice Over:
    H/T: Jim Thompson

    Intro Music:
    H/T: Luke Dowler

    Ep. 268 – Bud Williamson – Marketing the Products of Your Ranch Nov 21, 2022

    Bud Williamson of Williamson Land & Cattle near Moorcroft, WY joined me to talk about the work they are doing to change the way breeding cattle are marketed. We talk about understanding the products that your ranch produces and some practical ways that you can change the way you market those various products.

    Ep. 267 – Wally Olson – Cattle Market Snapshot Nov 14, 2022

    Wally Olson of Ranching.FYI joined me to discuss his upcoming webinar where he will be discussing issues of market inflation and deflation and how that is different than inventory appreciation and depreciation. We also discuss some paradigms Wally sees in the ranching industry and how we can make sure that we don’t remain trapped in a negative paradigm.

    Ep. 267 – Wally Olson – Cattle Market Snapshot Nov 14, 2022

    Wally Olson of Ranching.FYI joined me to discuss his upcoming webinar where he will be discussing issues of market inflation and deflation and how that is different than inventory appreciation and depreciation. We also discuss some paradigms Wally sees in the ranching industry and how we can make sure that we don’t remain trapped in a negative paradigm.

    Subscribe to WCP for Free:
    WorkingCows.net/Subscribe

    Relevant Links:
    Ranching.FYI

    Intro Voice Over:
    H/T: Jim Thompson

    Intro Music:
    H/T: Luke Dowler

    Ep. 266 – Tom Krawiec – Ranching Like a 12 Year Old Nov 07, 2022

    Tom Krawiec joined me to talk about his new book, Ranching Like a 12 Year Old. We focused on, as Tom calls it, “Grazing in the Sweet Spot.” We talk about the importance multiple grazing passes as well as getting started early in the spring.

    Get in Touch:
    WorkingCows.net/Contact

    Links Mentioned:
    Buy Tom’s Book (Early and Often)

    Intro Voice Over:
    H/T: Jim Thompson

    Intro Music:
    H/T: Luke Dowler

    Ep. 266 – Tom Krawiec – Ranching Like a 12 Year Old Nov 07, 2022

    Tom Krawiec joined me to talk about his new book, Ranching Like a 12 Year Old. We focused on, as Tom calls it, “Grazing in the Sweet Spot.” We talk about the importance multiple grazing passes as well as getting started early in the spring.

    Ep. 265 – Elaine Froese – Managing Generational Expectations Nov 01, 2022

    Elaine Froese the Farm Family Coach joined me once again to talk about the different ways succession has been handled throughout the decades. We talk about how to facilitate healthy communication as well as how to manage expectations from our first family meeting.

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    WorkingCows.net/Subscribe

    Relevant Links:
    South Dakota Grassland Coalition Hosts Elaine Froese
    Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition Hosts Elaine Froese
    South Dakota Farm Bureau Hosts Elaine Froese (Registration Link Coming Soon)
    FarmFamilyCoach.com
    Zach Williams Christmas Concert

    Elaine’s Previous Episodes:
    Ep. 250 Past Guests – Advice for the Next Generation
    Ep. 216 Elaine Froese – Getting Ranch Transition Unstuck
    Ep. 192 Elaine Froese – Getting the Succession Discussion Started

    Intro Voice Over:
    H/T: Jim Thompson

    Intro Music:
    H/T: Luke Dowler

    Ep. 265 – Elaine Froese – Managing Generational Expectations Nov 01, 2022

    Elaine Froese the Farm Family Coach joined me once again to talk about the different ways succession has been handled through out the decades. We talk about how to facilitate healthy communication as well as how to manage expectations from our first family meeting.

    Ep. 264 – Ross Bronson – The Five Sources of Risk in Agriculture Oct 24, 2022

    Ross Bronson of Redd Summit Advisors joined me to discuss the five sources of risk in agriculture. We talk about what each one means and how we can think about unique ways to mitigate these risks.

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    Intro Voice Over:
    H/T: Jim Thompson

    Intro Music:
    H/T: Luke Dowler

    Ep. 264 – Ross Bronson – The Five Sources of Risk in Agriculture Oct 23, 2022

    Ross Bronson of Redd Summit Advisors joined me to discuss the five sources of risk in agriculture. We talk about what each one means and how we can think about unique ways to mitigate these risks.

    Ep. 263 – Jason Mauck and Zack Smith – The Future of Farmonious Movement Oct 17, 2022

    Jason Mauck and Zack Smith joined me to talk about the future of stock cropping. We discuss where they are in the development of a fully autonomous mobile livestock barn that can move between row crops thus achieving integration of livestock during the growing season.

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    Relevant Links:
    Twitter.com/JasonMauck1
    Twitter.com/ZebulousPrime
    TheStockCropper.com

    Previous Episodes:
    Ep. 189 Zack Smith – Stock Cropping at Scale
    Ep. 152 Jason Mauck – Fixing Broken Supply Chains
    Ep. 151 Zack Smith – Stock Cropping
    Ep. 062 Jason Mauck – Closing the Loop between Livestock and Grains

    Intro Voice Over:
    H/T: Jim Thompson

    Intro Music:
    H/T: Luke Dowler

    Ep. 263 – Jason Mauck and Zack Smith – the Future of Farmonious Movement Oct 16, 2022

    Jason Mauck and Zack Smith joined me to talk about the future of stock cropping. We discuss where they are in the development of a fully autonomous mobile livestock barn that can move between row crops thus achieving integration of livestock during the growing season.

    Ep. 262 – James Rogers and Marissa Taylor – Managing Stakeholder Relationships Oct 12, 2022

    James Rogers and Marissa Taylor of Northway Ranch Services joined me to discuss the work they are doing to free up ranchers to do the work they love and the work at which they excel. We discuss the importance, especially in the West, of managing stakeholder relationships between the rancher and those public and private partners with which they will inevitably have to do business.

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    Links Mentioned:
    NorthwayRanchServices.com

    Intro Voice Over:
    H/T: Jim Thompson

    Intro Music:
    H/T: Luke Dowler

    Ep. 262 – James Rogers and Marissa Taylor – Managing Stakeholder Relationships Oct 12, 2022

    James Rogers and Marissa Taylor of Northway Ranch Services joined me to discuss the work they are doing to free up ranchers to do the work they love and the work at which they excel. We discuss the importance, especially in the West, of managing stakeholder relationships between the rancher and those public and private partners with which they will inevitably have to do business.

    Ep. 261 – Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt Revolution Oct 03, 2022

    Robert Cain and Michael Sileck of Sea-90 Mineral Salt joined me to talk about the sea salt revolution. Robert has had a front row seat to this revolution working early on with Dr. Maynard Murray. We discuss the benefits of sea salt for soil health, animal health, and ultimately for the health of the food we are producing.
    Links Mentioned:
    Sea Energy Agriculture
    Fertility from the Ocean Deep
    Dr. Murray’s ACRES presentation
    Sea-90.com
    BajaGoldSeaSalt.com
    Robert’s Phone Number: (770) 361 7003
    email for More Information

    Related Episodes:
    Ep. 196 Steve Campbell – Remineralizing Cattle with Salt
    Ep. 159 Nicole Masters – Understanding the Purpose of “Weeds”

    Intro Voice Over:
    H/T: Jim Thompson

    Intro Music:
    H/T: Luke Dowler

    Ep. 261 – Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt Revolution Oct 03, 2022

    Robert Cain and Michael Sileck of Sea-90 Mineral Salt joined me to talk about the sea salt revolution. Robert has had a front row seat to this revolution working early on with Dr. Maynard Murray. We discuss the benefits of sea salt for soil health, animal health, and ultimately for the health of the food we are producing.

    Ep. 260 – Dane Kuper – Serving Cow/Calf Operations with Technology Sep 26, 2022

    Dane Kuper joined me to talk about the opportunities that exist in the Cow/Calf sector if we can get them timely and relevant information. We talked about innovations on current technologies as well as newly launched technologies like “Performance Ranch” that are specifically geared towards helping the Cow/Calf operator collect meaningful data that can later empower them to make an informed decision.

    Links Mentioned:
    PerformanceLivestockAnalytics.com

    Intro Voice Over:
    H/T: Jim Thompson

    Intro Music:
    H/T: Luke Dowler

    Ep. 260 – Dane Kuper – Serving Cow/Calf Operations with Technology Sep 26, 2022

    Dane Kuper joined me to talk about the opportunities that exist in the Cow/Calf sector if we can get them timely and relevant information. We talked about innovations on current technologies as well as newly launched technologies like “Performance Ranch” that are specifically geared towards helping the Cow/Calf operator collect meaningful data that can later empower them to make an informed decision.

    Ep. 259 – Will Winter, DVM – Measuring Regenerativity Sep 20, 2022

    Will Winter, DVM joined me to talk about the work of measuring regenerativity. We talk about the 14 criteria they measure and the difference that makes in what they produce.

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    Links Mentioned:
    WillWinter.com
    WestonAPrice.org
    AcresUSA.com
    StockmanGrassfarmer.com

    Intro Voice Over:
    H/T: Jim Thompson

    Intro Music:
    H/T: Luke Dowler

    Ep. 259 – Will Winter DVM – Measuring Regenerativity Sep 19, 2022

    Will Winter, DVM joined me to talk about the work of measuring regenerativity. We talk about the 14 criteria they measure and the difference that makes in what they produce.

    Ep. 258 – Will Harris – Regenerating Rural America Sep 13, 2022

    Will Harris of White Oak Pastures joined me to talk about regenerating rural America. White Oak Pastures is in Bluffton, GA a town that was gutted through the industrialization of agriculture. We talk about what the role White Oak Pastures has played in facilitating its regeneration.

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    WorkingCows.net/Subscribe

    Links Mentioned:
    Center for Agricultural Resilience

    Intro Voice Over:
    H/T: Jim Thompson

    Intro Music:
    H/T: Luke Dowler

    Ep. 258 – Will Harris – Regenerating Rural America Sep 13, 2022

    Will Harris of White Oak Pastures joined me to talk about regenerating rural America. White Oak Pastures is in Bluffton, GA a town that was gutted through the industrialization of agriculture. We talk about what the role White Oak Pastures has played in facilitating its regeneration.

    Ep. 257 – Ray Marxer – Cowboy in a Corporate World Sep 05, 2022

    Ray Marxer, former Manager of the Beaverhead Ranch (a ranch that at it’s peak spanned 500 square miles of Southwest Montana), joined me to talk about his new book “Cowboy in a Corporate World.” I can’t urge you strongly enough to get your copy of this excellent book today.

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    Links Mentioned:
    RayMarxer.com
    Cowboy in a Corporate World Facebook Page

    Ep. 257 – Ray Marxer – Cowboy in a Corporate World Sep 05, 2022

    Ray Marxer, former Manager of the Beaverhead Ranch (a ranch that at it’s peak spanned 500 square miles of Southwest Montana), joined me to talk about his new book “Cowboy in a Corporate World.” I can’t urge you strongly enough to get your copy of this excellent book today.

    Ep. 256 – Hugh Aljoe – Regenerating the Ranch Aug 29, 2022

    Hugh Aljoe of the Noble Research Institute joined me to discuss the new YouTube series from Noble called “Regenerating the Ranch.” We discuss the journey Noble has been on toward developing a regenerative system as well as how multiple species are serving them well on that journey.

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    WorkingCows.net/Subscribe

    Relevant Links:
    Noble Research Institute

    Hugh’s Previous Episode:
    Ep. 136 Hugh Aljoe – Six Skills of an Intentional Manager – April 21st, 2020

    Ep. 256 – Hugh Aljoe – Regenerating the Ranch Aug 29, 2022

    Hugh Aljoe of the Noble Research Institute joined me to discuss the new YouTube series from Noble called “Regenerating the Ranch.” We discuss the journey Noble has been on toward developing a regenerative system as well as how multiple species are serving them well on that journey.

    Ep. 255 – Mary Jo Irmen – Knowing Where You Stand Aug 23, 2022

    Mary Jo Irmen of Farming Without the Bank joined me to discuss the power of knowing where you stand. Primarily we talked about the power of knowing where you stand financially and knowing where you stand with regard to vision and mission.

    Meet Mary Jo:
    Mary Jo Live in Cody, WY

    Listen to the Farming Without the Bank Podcast:

    Ep. 255 – Mary Jo Irmen – Knowing Where you Stand Aug 23, 2022

    Mary Jo Irmen of Farming Without the Bank joined me to discuss the power of knowing where you stand. Primarily we talked about the power of knowing where you stand financially and knowing where you stand with regard to vision and mission.

    Ep. 254 – Doug Ferguson – Using Sell/Buy Marketing Aug 15, 2022

    Doug Ferguson joined me to talk about the ins and outs of using Sell/Buy Marketing. We talk about managing through cattle cycles, the importance of scale, and where to go to learn more about Sell/Buy Marketing.

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    Marketing School in Deadwood, SD:
    September Sell/Buy Marketing School

    Ep. 254 – Doug Ferguson – Using Sell/Buy Marketing Aug 15, 2022

    Doug Ferguson joined me to talk about the ins and outs of using Sell/Buy Marketing. We talk about managing through cattle cycles, the importance of scale, and where to go to learn more about Sell/Buy Marketing.

    Ep. 253 – Jared Luhman – Managing Feed Costs Aug 09, 2022

    Jared Luhman is host of the great Herd Quitter podcast. He and his family are cooperative producers for Pharo Cattle Co. in Southeast Minnesota. We talk about the economic challenges of ranching on very valuable land as well as the unique ways they have found to overcome those challenges.

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    WorkingCows.net/Subscribe

    Relevant Links:
    PharoCattle.com/Podcast

    Ep. 253 – Jared Luhman – Managing Feed Costs Aug 09, 2022

    Jared Luhman is host of the great Herd Quitter podcast. He and his family are cooperative producers for Pharo Cattle Co. in Southeast Minnesota. We talk about the economic challenges of ranching on very valuable land as well as the unique ways they have found to overcome those challenges.

    Ep. 252 – Clay Conry – Red Pills for Ranchers Aug 01, 2022

    In this solo episode I discuss four Red Pills for Ranchers. These are ideas that have been challenging my thinking frequently over the last few months.

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    WorkingCows.net/Contact

    Ep. 252 – Clay Conry – Red Pills for Ranchers Aug 01, 2022

    In this solo episode I discuss four Red Pills for Ranchers. These are ideas that have been challenging my thinking frequently over the last few months.

    Ep. 251 – Dan Rasmussen – The Journey Toward More Positive Management Jul 25, 2022

    Dan Rasmussen, an educator with the South Dakota Grasslands Coalition, joined me to talk about the process of change he has led on his family’s 33 Ranch in Mellette County, SD. We talk about what got him started making changes, how to decide where to start making changes, and what the future looks like at the 33 Ranch.

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    WorkingCows.net/Subscribe

    Relevant Links:
    SDGrass.org

    Ep. 251 – Dan Rasmussen – The Journey Toward More Positive Management Jul 25, 2022

    Dan Rasmussen, an educator with the South Dakota Grasslands Coalition, joined me to talk about the process of change he has led on his family’s 33 Ranch in Mellette County, SD. We talk about what got him started making changes, how to decide where to start making changes, and what the future looks like at the 33 Ranch.

    Ep. 250 – Past Guests – Advice for the Next Generation Jul 20, 2022

    A while back Steve Campbell suggested that I should collect advice for the next generation from past guests. So I did. I reached out to some past guests and asked them to share their 1-2 minutes of advice for past guests. For a full listing of those who called in visit workingcows.net/250. Thanks for listening and all the support over the years. Here’s to the next 250, Lord willing.

    Every Episode on One Page:
    RanchingPodcast.com

    Today’s Guests in Order:
    Aaron Berger
    Allan Crocket
    Shanon Sims
    Wally Olson
    Craig Guffey
    Scott Hauck
    Steve Kenyon
    Melinda Sims
    Pete Ferrell
    Ariel Greenwood
    Derek Schwanebeck
    Jim Elizondo
    Logan Pribbeno
    Allen Williams
    Tom Noffsinger
    Gabe Brown
    Steve Campbell
    Wyatt Donald
    Luke Perman
    Ryan Noble
    Dave Pratt
    Elaine Froese
    Dallas Mount
    Brian Alexander

    Ep. 250 – Past Guests – Advice for the Next Generation Jul 20, 2022

    A while back Steve Campbell suggested that I should collect advice for the next generation from past guests. So I did. I reached out to some past guests and asked them to share their 1-2 minutes of advice for past guests. For a full listing of those who called in visit workingcows.net/250. Thanks for listening and all the support over the years. Here’s to the next 250, Lord willing.

    Ep. 249 – Bart Carmichael – Managing for Increased Diversity Jul 11, 2022

    Bart Carmichael of Wedge Tent Angus Ranch North of Faith, SD welcomed me to the family ranch headquarters for a discussion about increasing diversity. We talk about the role of “weeds” and “pests” and how they have gone about increasing the diversity of the species composition on their ranch.

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    Relevant Links:
    WedgeTentRanch.com

    Bart’s Previous Episode:
    Ep. 218 Bart and Shannon Carmichael – Finding the Right Phenotype – December 6th, 2021

    Ep. 249 – Bart Carmichael – Managing for Increased Diversity Jul 11, 2022

    Bart Carmichael of Wedge Tent Angus Ranch North of Faith, SD welcomed me to the family ranch headquarters for a discussion about increasing diversity. We talk about the role of “weeds” and “pests” and how they have gone about increasing the diversity of the species composistion on their ranch.

    Working Cows, Ep. 248 – Sam Newell – Resources for Managing People Jul 06, 2022

    Sam Newell is a Ranch Manager in Florida. He joined me to discuss some of his favorite resources for managing people. We talk about how to understand employees as well as how to understand yourself better so that you can avoid making management mistakes in the way you handle blocked expectations.

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    Resources Mentioned:

    Insights Training

    Help Wanted: Hiring Employees during a Labor Shortage

    Libby – Audiobook Library Service

    Ep. 248 – Sam Newell – Resources for Managing People Jul 06, 2022

    Sam Newell is a Ranch Manager in Florida. He joined me to discuss some of his favorite resources for managing people. We talk about how to understand employees as well as how to understand yourself better so that you can avoid making management mistakes in the way you handle blocked expectations.

    Ep. 247 – Jaime Elizondo – Real Wealth Ranching Jun 27, 2022

    Jaime Elizondo of Real Wealth Ranching joined me to talk about what it means to generate real wealth in ranching. We talk about developing a Total Grazing Program, Optimum Calving Season, Adapted Genetics, and Nutrition.

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    Links Mentioned:
    www.RWRanching.com/Masterclass

    Ep. 247 – Jaime Elizondo – Real Wealth Ranching Jun 27, 2022

    Jaime Elizondo of Real Wealth Ranching joined me to talk about what it means to generate real wealth in ranching. We talk about developing a Total Grazing Program, Optimum Calving Season, Adapted Genetics, and Nutrition.

    Ep. 246 – Damon Printz – Developing a Remote Tank Monitor Jun 23, 2022

    Damon Printz of Tank Toad joined me to talk about the process of research and development for a remote tank monitoring system called Tank Toad. We cover the history as well as the different use cases for the Tank Toad a versatile system capable of more than just telling you how much water is in your most remote tank.

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    facebook.com/WorkingCows
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    Contact Tank Toad:
    TankToad.com

    Ep. 246 – Damon Printz – Developing a Remote Tank Monitor Jun 23, 2022

    Damon Printz of Tank Toad joined me to talk about the process of research and development for a remote tank monitoring system called Tank Toad. We cover the history as well as the different use cases for the Tank Toad a versatile system capable of more than just telling you how much water is in your most remote tank.

    Ep. 245 – Tom Williams – Lessons from the Feedlot for the Cow/Calf Producer Jun 15, 2022

    Tom Williams has been running the Chappell Feedlot in Chappell, Nebraska for more than 30 years. I sat down with him and Doug Gillham to discuss some of the things that the Cow/Calf sector can learn from the Feedlot sector. We talk about vaccination programs, grade and yield considerations, and the importance of low-stress handling.

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    ChappellFeedlotNebraska.com/Contact

    Ep. 245 – Tom Williams – Lessons from the Feedlot for the Cow/Calf Producer Jun 14, 2022

    Tom Williams has been running the Chappell Feedlot in Chappell, Nebraska for more than 30 years. I sat down with him and Doug Gillham to discuss some of the things that the Cow/Calf sector can learn from the Feedlot sector. We talk about vaccination programs, grade and yield considerations, and the importance of low-stress handling.

    Ep. 244 – Will Winter DVM – Natural Livestock Health Jun 06, 2022

    Will Winter DVM is a veternarian and holistic livestock health advocate. He has spent years lecturing and writing on the subject of optimizing herd health using all natural resources.

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    Contact Will:
    WillWinter.com
    willwinterdvm [at] gmail [dot] com

    Ep. 244 – Will Winter DVM – Natural Livestock Health Jun 06, 2022

    Will Winter DVM is a veternarian and holistic livestock health advocate. He has spent years lecturing and writing on the subject of optimizing herd health using all natural resources.

    Ep. 243 – Amanda Radke – Answering Objections May 30, 2022

    Amanda Radke is an agvocate, author, speaker, and rancher. She has traveled extensively speaking to ag groups about answering the objections raised by those opposed to agriculture. She joined me to talk about that work today as well as her new book, out today, Faith, Family, Freedom.

    Get a Custom Engraved Cribbage Board!:
    Patreon.com/WorkingCows

    June 7th Soil Health Tour:
    Mizera Ranch Tour

    Amanda’s Books:
    Faith, Family, Freedom
    The Soil Quilt

    Ep. 243 – Amanda Radke – Answering Objections May 30, 2022

    Amanda Radke is an agvocate, author, speaker, and rancher. She has traveled extensively speaking to ag groups about answering the objections raised by those opposed to agriculture. She joined me to talk about that work today as well as her new book, out today, Faith, Family, and Freedom.

    Ep. 242 – Cindy Zenk – Creating Grazing Exchanges May 23, 2022

    Cindy Zenk is the Coordinator for the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition. SDHC is a cutting-edge organization that has been pushing the soil health conversation forward. Cindy joined me to talk about the creation of the South Dakota Grazing Exchange. A tool developed to facilitate the integration of livestock on to crop ground.

    June 7th Soil Health Tour:
    Mizera Ranch Tour

    Relevant Links:
    South Dakota Soil Health Coalition
    SD Grazing Exchange

    Ep. 242 – Cindy Zenk – Creating Grazing Exchanges May 23, 2022

    Cindy Zenk is the Coordinator for the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition. SDHC is a cutting-edge organization that has been pushing the soil health conversation forward. Cindy joined me to talk about the creation of the South Dakota Grazing Exchange. A tool developed to facilitate the integration of livestock on to crop ground.

    Ep. 241 – Ken Redman – Linear Measuring May 23, 2022

    Ken Redman has used linear measuring to analyze thousands of cattle. He joined me to talk about how we can use this tool to speed up the selection process to move our herds toward the goals we have for them more quickly.

    Ep. 241 – Ken Redman – Linear Measuring May 18, 2022

    Ken Redman has used linear measuring to analyze thousands of cattle. He joined me to talk about how we can use this tool to speed up the selection process to move our herds toward the goals we have for them more quickly.

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    Contact Ken:
    khabc1 [at] yahoo[dot]com

    Ep. 240 – Curt Nelson – 92 Years on the Same Farm May 10, 2022

    Curt Nelson is a farmer near Brookings, SD. He has been involved on his farm since his birth in 1929. He started driving his first team of horses pulling a corn cultivator at 6 years old. I talked with him and his grandson Darren about the changes he has seen as well as some of what his day-to-day life was like.

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    Ep. 240 – Curt Nelson – 92 Years on the Same Farm May 10, 2022

    Curt Nelson is a farmer near Brookings, SD. He has been involved on his farm since his birth in 1929. He started driving his first team of horses pulling a corn cultivator at 6 years old. I talked with him and his grandson Darren about the changes he has seen as well as some of what his day-to-day life was like.

    Ep. 239 – Scott Hauck – Truly Regenerative Agriculture May 03, 2022

    Scott Hauck ranches with his wife and children near Mancos, CO. He joined me to talk about what makes regenerative agriculture truly regenerative. We talk about his history as well as what truly defines success for us.

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    Links Mentioned:

    More to come. God is good. pic.twitter.com/OdnMPAKhPy

    — Scott Hauck (@sacredsongfarm) May 2, 2022


    SacredSongFarm.com

    Ep. 239 – Scott Hauck – Truly Regenerative Agriculture May 03, 2022

    Scott Hauck ranches with his wife and children near Mancos, CO. He joined me to talk about what makes regenerative agriculture truly regenerative. We talk about his history as well as what truly defines success for us.

    Ep. 238 – Brian Alexander – Nature +1 Apr 26, 2022

    Brian Alexander is a rancher from the Red Hills of Kansas and the host of the Ranching Reboot Podcast. He joined me to talk about a concept that comes up late in the Ranching For Profit school called Nature +1. We talk about what the concept is as well as the ways in which Corriente cattle are a fulfilment of that concept.

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    Links Mentioned:
    Red Hills Rancher Linktree
    Ranching for Profit School

    Ep. 238 – Brian Alexander – Nature +1 Apr 26, 2022

    Brian Alexander is a rancher from the Red Hills of Kansas and the host of the Ranching Reboot Podcast. He joined me to talk about a concept that comes up late in the Ranching For Profit school called Nature +1. We talk about what the concept is as well as the ways in which Corriente cattle are a fulfilment of that concept.

    Ep. 237 – Shane Barber – People First Grazing Apr 18, 2022

    Shane Barber of Barber Industries joined me to discuss the balance between a well-executed grazing plan and having employees (family) that love you. We talked about what we sacrifice first as well as how we think about keeping things in perspective.

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    Patreon.com/WorkingCows

    Relevant Links:
    Barber Industries on Facebook
    BarberIndustries.com

    Ep. 237 – Shane Barber – People-First Grazing Apr 18, 2022

    Shane Barber of Barber Industries joined me to discuss the balance between a well-executed grazing plan and having employees (family) that love you. We talked about what we sacrifice first as well as how we think about keeping things in perspective.

    Ep. 236 – Craig Thompson and Gordon Decker – Restoration Matters Podcast Apr 11, 2022

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    Relevant Links:
    RocksideRanch.org/Give
    RocksideRanch.org/Podcast

    Guests’ Previous Episode:
    Ep. 190 Craig Thompson and Gordon Decker – Rockside Ranch – May 18th, 2021

    Ep. 236 – Craig Thompson and Gordon Decker – Restoration Matters Podcast Apr 11, 2022

    Craig Thompson and Gordon Decker from Rockside Ranch joined me to talk about Rockside’s new podcast Restoration Matters. We talk about the meaning behind the name as well as the unique approach Rockside takes to addiction recovery.

    Ep. 235 – Doug Ferguson – The Power of Mindset Apr 04, 2022

    Doug Ferguson is a sell/buy marketer and a sell/buy marketing intstructor. He joined me to talk about the power of mindset. We talk about the power of positivity, negativity, emotions, and how to make those impulses work for you.

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    Patreon.com/WorkingCows

    Links Mentioned:
    Doug in Beef Magazine
    Doug’s Marketing Schools
    Doug on Facebook

    Ep. 235 – Doug Ferguson – The Power of Mindset Apr 04, 2022

    Doug Ferguson is a sell/buy marketer and a sell/buy marketing instructor. He joined me to talk about the power of mindset. We talk about the power of positivity, negativity, emotions, and how to make those impulses work for you.

    Ep. 234 – Wayne Knight – Simplified Monitoring Mar 28, 2022

    Wayne Knight is the Executive Director of Holistic Management International. He joined me to discuss an initiative HMI has undertaken to simplify the monitoring process and increase the likelihood of timely destocking in the event of a drought.

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    WorkingCows.net/Support

    Relevant Links:
    HolisticManagement.org
    NCDC.NOAA.gov *Click “Download All Months/Years:” below the map

    Wayne’s Previous Episode:
    Ep. 180 Wayne Knight – The Practical Impacts of Holistic Management – March 15th, 2021

    Ep. 234 – Wayne Knight – Simplified Monitoring Mar 28, 2022

    Wayne Knight is the Executive Director of Holistic Management International. He joined me to discuss an initiative HMI has undertaken to simplify the monitoring process and increase the likelihood of timely destocking in the event of a drought.

    Ep. 233 – Steve Campbell – A Bull Sale Catalog Wish List Mar 21, 2022

    Steve Campbell joined me to discuss his bull sale catalog wish list. What information do we wish we would see in bull sale catalogs? How can we go about selecting bulls that will create the most grass-efficient females? We set out to answer these questions and more.

    Sponsor:
    DPHBiologicals.com

    Resources Mentioned:
    The Bonsma Lectures

    Steve’s Previous Episodes:
    Ep. 196 Steve Campbell – Remineralizing Cattle with Salt – June 29th, 2021
    Ep. 160 Steve Campbell – Selecting the Right Cow – October 25th, 2020

    Ep. 233 – Steve Campbell – A Bull Sale Catalog Wishlist Mar 21, 2022

    Steve Campbell joined me to discuss his bull sale catalog wish list. What information do we wish we would see in bull sale catalogs? How can we go about selecting bulls that will create the most grass-efficient females? We set out to answer these questions and more.Sponsor:DPHBiologicals.comShow Notes:WorkingCows.net/233

    Ep. 232 – Steve Cote – A Day of Bud Williams Stockmanship pt. 2 Mar 14, 2022

    Steve Cote is a stockmanship expert from Idaho. He has traveled extensively putting on stockmanship clinics in the vein of Bud Williams. He joined me to talk about a day of stockmanship. We pick up this conversation where we started last week with Dr. Tom Noffsinger. We start from the corral and talk about our approach to getting cattle through the facilities in which we find ourselves.

    Part 1 of this Discussion:
    Ep. 231 Dr. Tom Noffsinger – A Day of Bud Williams Stockmanship pt. 1

    Links Mentioned:
    Steve Cote – Stockmanship and Handling Cattle on the Range (Grandin.com)
    SteveCoteone1nine(at)gmaildotcom

    Ep. 232 – Steve Cote – A Day of Bud Williams Stocmanship pt. 2 Mar 14, 2022

    Steve Cote is a stockmanship expert from Idaho. He has traveled extensively putting on stockmanship clinics in the vein of Bud Williams. He joined me to talk about a day of stockmanship. We pick up this conversation where we started last week with Dr. Tom Noffsinger. We start from the corral and talk about our approach to getting cattle through the facilities in which we find ourselves.

    Ep. 231 – Dr. Tom Noffsinger – A Day of Bud Williams Stockmanship Pt. 1 Mar 07, 2022

    Dr. Tom Noffsinger joined me to start a two-part series on stockmanship in the vein of Bud Williams. We start at the trailers and walkthrough our approach of the cattle all the way to the corrals. We will pick this series up next week with Steve Cote about our approach in the pens and through the chute.

    Every Episode on One Page:
    RanchingPodcast.com

    Relevant Links:
    Production Animal Consultation

    Episodes Mentioned:
    Ep. 174 Hadley Hill – An Unconventional Ranching Biography – February 1st, 2021

    Ep. 231 – Dr. Tom Noffsinger – A Day of Bud Williams Stockmanship pt. 1 Mar 07, 2022

    Dr. Tom Noffsinger joined me to start a two-part series on stockmanship in the vein of Bud Williams. We start at the trailers and walkthrough our approach of the cattle all the way to the corrals. We will pick this series up next week with Steve Cote about our approach in the pens and through the chute.

    Ep. 230 – Brad Kruse – The Seasons of a Honeybee Enterprise Mar 02, 2022

    Brad Kruse from Wisconsin joined me to discuss his journey from cow/calf, to pigs, to sheep, and finally to honeybees. We talk about the factors that influenced Brad’s decision to look deeper into honeybees as well as how he continues to balance his other enterprises.

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    @krusefarms.brad #honey #honeybees #bees #directmarketing #wisconsin ♬ original sound – user9538974875511


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    Ep. 230 – Brad Kruse – The Seasons of a Honeybee Enterprise Mar 01, 2022

    Brad Kruse from Wisconsin joined me to discuss his journey from cow/calf, to pigs, to sheep, and finally to honeybees. We talk about the factors that influenced Brad’s decision to look deeper into honeybees as well as how he continues to balance his other enterprises.

    Ep. 229 – Amber Kenyon – Studies in Stock Density Feb 22, 2022

    Amber Kenyon of Gateway Research Organization joined me to talk about the work GRO has been doing on their heifer pasture. We talk about the history of the management and what they are hoping to discover through observation of different grazing system designs.

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    Ep. 229 – Amber Kenyon – Studies in Stock Density Feb 22, 2022

    Amber Kenyon of Gateway Research Organization joined me to talk about the work GRO has been doing on their heifer pasture. We talk about the history of the management and what they are hoping to discover through observation of different grazing system designs.

    Ep. 228 – Floyd and Donna Cammack – Stoneville Story #3 Feb 14, 2022

    Floyd and Donna Cammack have been ranching together for 70 years. I sat down with them to capture a portion of their story. We talked about raising kids, survivning the blizzard of ’49, and what it took to live on the prairies when they got started.

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    Ep. 228 – Floyd and Donna Cammack – Stoneville Story #3 Feb 14, 2022

    Floyd and Donna Cammack have been ranching together for 70 years. I sat down with them to capture a portion of their story. We talked about raising kids, survivning the blizzard of ’49, and what it took to live on the prairies when they got started.There are pictures of some of the artifacts they shared with me at workingcows.net/228

    Ep. 227 – Frates Seeligson and Travis Krause – The Business of Grass-Finished Beef Feb 07, 2022

    Travis Krause and Frates Seeligson of Grazing Lands joined me to talk about the business of Grass-Finished Beef. We talk about what it takes to find animals that will finish on grass as well as how they are part of a movement to build an ecosystem of regenerative markets.

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    Ep. 227 – Frates Seeligson and Travis Krause – The Business of Grass-Finished Beef Feb 07, 2022

    Travis Krause and Frates Seeligson of Grazing Lands joined me to talk about the business of Grass-Finished Beef. We talk about what it takes to find animals that will finish on grass as well as how they are part of a movement to build an ecosystem of regenerative markets.

    Ep. 226 – Sage Askin – Working with Peruvian Herders Jan 31, 2022

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    Sage Askin of Askin Land and Livestock near Lusk, WY. He joined me to talk about this experience working with Peruvian Herders for his sheep flocks. We talk about the practicalities of supporting them with supplies, communicating, and working sheep with Peruvian Herders.

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    Ep. 226 – Sage Askin – Working with Peruvian Herders Jan 31, 2022

    Sage Askin of Askin Land and Livestock near Lusk, WY. He joined me to talk abou this experience working with Peruvian Herders for his sheep flocks. We talk about the practicalities of supporting them with supplies, communicating, and working sheep with Peruvian Herders.

    Ep. 225 – Bob Havard – Grass-Fed Beef Genetics Jan 24, 2022

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    Bob Havard, previous podcast guest on episode 98, joins me to catch up. We talk about the shift towards regenerative farming in the UK, the demand for grass finished beef, Bob’s research, and more.
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    Ep. 225 – Bob Havard – Grass-Fed Beef Genetics Jan 24, 2022

    Bob Havard, previous podcast guest on episode 98, joins me to catch up. We talk about the shift towards regenerative farming in the UK, the demand for grass finished beef, Bob’s research, and more.

    Ep. 224 – Erik Glenn – Understanding Conservation Easements Jan 17, 2022

    Erik Glenn of Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultrual Land Trust joined me to talk about the details of making use of Conservation Easements. We talked about what land makes a good candidate for a conservation easement as well as what restrictions are placed on land that is in a conservation easement.

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    Ep. 224 – Erik Glenn – Understanding Conservation Easements Jan 17, 2022

    Erik Glenn, of Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultrual Land Trust joined me to talk about the details of making use of Conservation Easements. We talked about what land makes a good candidate for a conservation easement as well as what restrictions are placed on land that is in a conservation easement.

    Ep. 223 – Bob McBride – The Business of Bucking Bulls Jan 10, 2022

    Bob McBride of McBride Bucking Bulls joined me to talk about the business of bucking bulls. We talk about the process of raising bucking bulls as well as training them, marketing them, and the bull that Bob has raised of which he is most proud.

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    Ep. 223 – Bob McBride – The Business of Bucking Bulls Jan 10, 2022

    Bob McBride of McBride Bucking Bulls joined me to talk about the business of bucking bulls. We talk about the process of raising bucking bulls as well as training them, marketing them, and the bull that Bob has raised of which he is most proud.

    Ep. 222 – Justin Fruechte and Jared Knock – 2021 Postmortem Jan 03, 2022

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    Justin Fruechte and Jared Knock joined me for a 2021 postmortem. We talked about the factors affecting agriculture in 2021 as well as a big picture discussion about how agriculture has changed as the West has been settled. Jared and Justin will be with us for a live podcast recording with Steve Kenyon at the 2022 Farm and Ranch Conference in Deadwood, SD January 21st, and 22nd.

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    Previous Episode:
    Ep. 187 Justin Fruechte and Jared Knock – Roots and Ruminants Podcast – April 29th, 2021

    Ep. 222 – Justin Fruechte and Jared Knock – 2021 Postmortem Jan 02, 2022

    Justin Fruechte and Jared Knock joined me for a 2021 postmortem. We talked about the factors affecting agriculture in 2021 as well as a big picture discussion about how agriculture has changed as the West has been settled. Jared and Justin will be with us for a live podcast recording with Steve Kenyon at the 2022 Farm and Ranch Conference in Deadwood, SD January 21st, and 22nd.

    Ep. 221 – Wally Olson – Why Every Ranch Needs Some Sheep Dec 27, 2021

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    Wally Olson of Ranching.FYI joined me to discuss an interesting statement he made on a recent webinar. He said, “Every ranch needs some sheep.” Wally isn’t great mind in ranching I have heard say this. So, I wanted to know why he thinks this is the case and how people can go about getting into the sheep business.

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    Ep. 221 – Wally Olson – Why Every Ranch Needs Some Sheep Dec 27, 2021

    Wally Olson of Ranching.FYI joined me to discuss an interesting statement he made on a recent webinar. He said, “Every ranch needs some sheep.” Wally isn’t great mind in ranching I have heard say this. So, I wanted to know why he thinks this is the case and how people can go about getting into the sheep business.

    Ep. 220 – Enrique Guerrero – Award-Winning Mine Land Regeneneration Dec 20, 2021

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    Enrique Guerrero is a rancher from Chihuahua, Mexico. He joined me to discuss his recent project in mine land regeneration. We talk about his history of ranching, how he got started with regenerative agriculture, and how the mine land regeneration project got started and went on to win an award for sustainable mining.

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    Toward Sustainable Mining Environmental Excellence Award

    Ep. 220 – Enrique Guerrero – Award-Winning Mine Land Regeneration Dec 20, 2021

    Enrique Guerrero is a rancher from Chihuahua, Mexico. He joined me to discuss his recent project in mine land regeneration. We talk about his history of ranching, how he got started with regenerative agriculture, and how the mine land regeneration project got started and went on to win an award for sustainable mining.Sponsor:PorkCheckoff.org/sustainability

    Ep. 219 – Steve Strasheim – The Most Profitable Acre Dec 16, 2021

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    Steve Strasheim is a vegetable farmer in Iowa. He joined me to talk about the mindset it takes to make a living on 2 acres of a vegetable farm. We talk about the business of selling, what works as far as marketing, and how to learn to love selling.

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    When we 1st moved into this property in 2018 I only had the garden that is marked with the red dots. It’s about .20 ac in size.
    When pushed to it’s limit with high value vegetables you could probably make a little over $60k on it if your production and marketing were tight pic.twitter.com/MtushvyesH

    — Steve Strasheim (@TRFyeomanfarmer) November 10, 2021


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    Ep. 219 – Steve Strasheim – The Most Profitable Acre Dec 16, 2021

    Steve Strasheim is a vegetable farmer in Iowa. He joined me to talk about the mindset it takes to make a living on 2 acres of a vegetable farm. We talk about the business of selling, what works as far as marketing, and how to learn to love selling.Sponsor:DPHBio.comhttp://DPHBio.com

    Ep. 218 – Bart and Shannon Carmichael – Finding the Right Phenotype Dec 06, 2021

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    Bart and Shannon Carmichael run a seed stock operation North of Faith, SD. Over the last several years they have been on a journey to find a cow adapted to their environment. They joined me to talk about that process. We talked about what they have learned, where they have learned it, and the importance of always challenging your own thinking.

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    Ep. 218 – Bart and Shannon Carmichael – Finding the Right Phenotype Dec 06, 2021

    Bart and Shannon Carmichael run a seed stock operation North of Faith, SD. Over the last several years they have been on a journey to find a cow adapted to their environment. They joined me to talk about that process. We talked about what they have learned, where they have learned it, and the importance of always challenging your own thinking.Sponsor:DPHBio.com

    Ep. 217 – Pete Ferrell – Perpetuating Land and its Management Nov 29, 2021

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    Pete Ferrell of Ferrell Ranch and 4L Grazing joined me to discuss the difference between succession and perpetuating an ecological and economic unit that can benefit generations to come. We also talked about the value of separating the land business from the management company as well as ways to create buy-in among those who want to be a part of the business.

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    Ep. 217 – Pete Ferrell – Perpetuating Land and its Management Nov 29, 2021

    Pete Ferrell of Ferrell Ranch and 4L Grazing joined me to discuss the difference between succession and perpetuating an ecological and economic unit that can benefit generations to come. We also talked about the value of separating the land business from the management company as well as ways to create buy-in among those who want to be a part of the business.Sponsor:PorkCheckoff.org/Sustainability

    Ep. 216 – Elaine Froese – Getting Ranch Transition Unstuck Nov 23, 2021

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    Elaine Froese is a agricultural business transition expert. She joined me to discuss the ways farm families get stuck as well as how they can go about getting unstuck.

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    Ep. 216 – Elaine Froese – Getting Ranch Transition Unstuck Nov 22, 2021

    Elaine Froese is a agricultural business transition expert. She joined me to discuss the ways farm families get stuck as well as how they can go about getting unstuck.

    Ep. 215 – Luke and Natalie Kovarik – Using Technology to Get Started Nov 15, 2021

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    Luke and Natalie Kovarik joined me to discuss how they have used technology to build a business that can scale as first generation operators. We talk about the importance of making use of overheads to produce multiple streams of income as well as tools like Performance Beef and how it has helped them keep track of where they are in their backgrounding operation.

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    Performance Beef Digital Demo
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    KovarikCattleCo.com

    Ep. 215 – Luke and Natalie Kovarik – Using Technology to Get Started Nov 15, 2021

    Luke and Natalie Kovarik joined me to discuss how they have used technology to build a business that can scale as first generation operators. We talk about the importance of making use of overheads to produce multiple streams of income as well as tools like Performance Beef and how it has helped them keep track of where they are in their backgrounding operation.Sponsor:PerformanceLivestockAnalytics.com

    Ep. 214 – Steve Kenyon – Managing for Drought Resilience Nov 08, 2021

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    Steve Kenyon a grazier and educator in Canada joined me to discuss how he manages every year to prepare for a drought. We talked about his approach to grazing in good years and drier years and how he thinks about grazing given the history of a given paddock’s management.

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    Steve’s Previous Episodes:
    Ep. 128 Steve Kenyon – The Discipline of Lifelong Learning – February 24th, 2020
    Ep. 095 Steve Kenyon – The Calendar of the Year-Round Grazier – June 13, 2019
    Ep. 068 Steve Kenyon – Managing “Waste” in Bale Grazing – January 16th, 2019
    Ep. 036 Steve Kenyon – Natural Parasite Control – July 3rd, 2018

    Ep. 214 – Steve Kenyon – Managing for Drought Resilience Nov 08, 2021

    Steve Kenyon a grazier and educator in Canada joined me to discuss how he manages every year to prepare for a drought. We talked about his approach to grazing in good years and drier years and how he thinks about grazing given the history of a given paddock’s management.

    Ep. 213 – Aaron and Tara Helmick – Taking the “Y” Nov 02, 2021

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    Aaron and Tara Helmick joined me to talk about the journey they have been on toward radically transforming their business. We talk about what facilitated that change, how they decided which direction to head, and some of the lessons they have learned on the road less traveled.

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    Relevant Links:
    Ranching for Profit
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    Ep. 213 – Aaron and Tara Helmick – Taking the “Y” Nov 01, 2021

    Aaron and Tara Helmick joined me to talk about the journey they have been on toward radically transforming their business. We talk about what facilitated that change, how they decided which direction to head, and some of the lessons they have learned on the road less traveled.

    Ep. 212 – Roger and Betsy Indreland – A Soil Health Journey Oct 25, 2021

    Roger and Betsy Indreland of Indreland Angus near Big Timber, MT joined me to talk about the journey they have been on to rejuvinate soil health on the landscape they manage. We talk about the use of different soil ammendments and how they have kickstarted their soil health and their plan to use grazing to maintain the gains they have seen in production and landscape health.

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    Ep. 212 – Roger and Betsy Indreland – A Soil Health Journey Oct 25, 2021

    Roger and Betsy Indreland of Indreland Angus near Big Timber, MT joined me to talk about the journey they have been on to rejuvinate soil health on the landscape they manage. We talk about the use of different soil ammendments and how they have kickstarted their soil health and their plan to use grazing to maintain the gains they have seen in production and landscape health.Take the Survey:https://bit.ly/2ZfpXnX

    Ep. 211 – Wyatt Donald – Managing a Decentralized Ranch Oct 18, 2021

    Wyatt Donald is a key decision maker at Cayuse Livestock Co. near Big Timber, MT. This is a ranch that manages land in multiple locations with people from outside the family in different states. We talked about the what goes into management of all those moving parts.Sponsor:PerformanceLivestockAnalytics.com

    Ep. 210 – Aaron Berger – Ranching as a Side Hustle Oct 12, 2021

    Aaron Berger, an Extension Educator from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, joined me to answer a listener question regarding ranching as a side hustle. How do we do it well? What are the challenges? What enterprise lends itself to fitting into a side hustle?

    Ep. 209 – Margaret Byfield – Understanding 30 x 30 Oct 06, 2021

    Margaret Byfield is the Executive Director for American Stewards for Liberty an organization committed to protecting property rights. Specifically they focus on helping agriculturalists respond to Federal overreach into their lands and operations.

    Ep. 208 – Jared and Marion Wine – First Generation Stocker Operators Sep 27, 2021

    Jared and Marion Wine are first generation stocker operators from near Corpus Christi, TX. We talked about what it takes to get started as a first generation couple. We also talked about how they are using technology like Performance Beef and social media as part of their operation.

    Ep. 207 – Chad and Crystal Berg – Disrupting Meat Markets Sep 20, 2021

    Chad and Crystal Berg are living nomadically and working to develop a platform where ranchers can develop relationships with the end consumers of their beef. They sat down with my wife and I to talk about a wide range of subjects from property rights, to beef consumption in urban areas, to the role of the church in society.

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    Ep. 207 – Chad and Crystal Berg – Disrupting Meat Markets Sep 20, 2021

    Chad and Crystal Berg are living nomadically and working to develop a platform where ranchers can develop relationships with the end consumers of their beef. They sat down with my wife and I to talk about a wide range of subjects from property rights, to beef consumption in urban areas, to the role of the church in society.

    Ep. 206 – Ryan Noble – Getting Answers from EPDs Sep 13, 2021

    Ryan Noble, a rancher in Eastern Colorado, joined me to discuss how they make use of the information contained in EPDs. We talk about what the numbers mean and what numbers matter most when trying to organize a profitable ranching business.

    Ep. 205 – Dr. Jonathan Lundgren – In Defense of Bugs Sep 07, 2021

    Dr. Jonathan Lundgren is and agroecologist and the CEO of Blue Dasher Farm near Estelline, SD. He joined me to discuss the role of bugs on the landscapes we managed. We talked about how to invite beneficial bugs and how to mitigate the damage of less desirable bugs.

    Ep. 204 – Derek Schwanebeck – Corriente Cattle Aug 30, 2021

    Derek Schwanebeck welcomed me into his office to talk about what they have been doing with Corriente cattle on their ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska. We talked about the advantages and disadvantages as well as why they are getting out of cow/calf all together.

    Ep. 203 – Hugh Ingalls – Stoneville Story #2 Aug 23, 2021

    Hugh Ingalls is a rancher along Stoneville Road in western South Dakota. He was born in 1929 and has been managing his family ranch for nearly 70 years. We sat down at his kitchen table to talk about some of the history he has witnessed and lived.

    Ep. 202 – Spud Lemmel – Stoneville Story #1 Aug 15, 2021

    Spud Lemmel has been making management decisions on the prairies of western South Dakota for nearly 70 years. I sat down with him to discuss how ranching has changed in that time and how it has stayed the same. We talk about living in sheep wagons, and fighting fires, as well as why it is more difficult to get started now.

    Ep. 201 – David and Janet Paul – “This is the country to build 'em.” Aug 10, 2021

    David and Janet Paul have been partners in life, agriculture, and family for nearly 60 years. They have been through lean times and times of plenty. We sat down to document a portion of that history in part of a new series.

    Ep. 200 – Miranda Conry – 2021 Hiccups Aug 04, 2021

    My Beautiful Wife, the mother of my children, and my best friend Miranda Conry joined me today to talk about some of the challenges we have been facing in the 2021 drought season. We talk about grazing strategy, culling strategy, and custom grazing strategy.

    Ep. 199 – Shanon Sims – Raising Your Own Bulls Jul 19, 2021

    Shanon Sims a rancher from McFadden, WY. He joined me to discuss the motiviations and process of starting to raise the bulls they use in their operation.

    Ep. 198 – Dallas Mount – Succession Strategies Jul 14, 2021

    Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss some strategies and resources for succession success. We talked about how to start the conversation, restart the conversation, and when to start the conversation. We also touched on an upcoming opportunity to attend a Succession Planning Workshop hosted by RMC and taught by Dallas Mount and Dave Pratt.

    Ep. 197 – Craig Guffey – Questioning the EPD Jul 07, 2021

    Craig Guffey of Swearngin Angus in Lawrence, KS joined me to share his perspective on the EPD. We talk about it’s origins, how it has been misused and misunderstood. We also talk about the alternatives and what to look for in a profitable cow.

    Ep. 196 – Steve Campbell – Remineralizing Cattle with Salt Jun 29, 2021

    Steve Campbell joined me again to talk about an out of the box approach to delivering minerals to cattle. We talk about the things affecting cow health as well as the things to avoid when looking for quality cattle minerals.

    Ep. 195 – Troy Bishopp – Managing an Eastern Grazing Business Jun 22, 2021

    Troy Bishopp is a farmer, a husband, a father, and a grandfather. He joined me to discuss the process of moving from a dairy with forage to a custom grazing business in central New York. We talk about the differences between farming in the East and ranching in the West. We also touch on some the myths about the differences between the two regions.

    Ep. 194 – Austin Troyer – Grazing Reclaimed Mine Land Jun 14, 2021

    Austin Troyer is a first generation rancher in Ohio. He and his wife have gotten their start by finding undervalued land and putting the work in to make it usable. We talk about the process of obtaining these leases as well as getting them ready for livestock and finding the right class of livestock to take advantage of the topography and forage.

    Ep. 193 – Greg Christiansen – Incorporating Goats in a Commercial Operation Jun 11, 2021

    Greg Christiansen of Grandview Livestock in Eastern Kansas joined me to discuss the benefits and challenges of incorporating goats and sheep into a commercial cattle operation. We talk about how goats are good for land than trends toward brush as well as the opportunities that exist to incorporate goats into land that is currently only being grazed by cattle.

    Ep. 192 – Elaine Froese – Starting the Succession Discussion May 31, 2021

    Elaine Froese is a farm coach with 30 years of experience helping families facilitate healthy relationships. She joined me to discuss the process of getting the succession planning discussion started as well as some realistic goals and expectations. We also take some voicemails about getting people to join in the discussion and what to do when someone wants to change the agreement.

    Ep. 191 – Leann Schafer and Chelsey Erdmann – Managing a Complex Multi-Generational Operation May 24, 2021

    Mother-Daughter pair Leann Schafer and Chelsey Erdmann are Proud 5th and 6th generation on the farm, feedlot, cow-calf, and Purina feed dealership operation in central North Dakota. Their family farm got its start in 1893. Today it continues to be a family business with four generations involved daily. The opportunity to work close to and see family every day is the best part of their business. After working off farm following college, Chelsey left a job she enjoyed to invest in her family farm dreams. Her grandparents’ retirement opened a role for her and her brother to get started farming. Both Chelsey and Leann are actively involved every day. During feeding season they run the feed wagon, get their hands dirty and make the important decisions. The balance in their family business with a variety of perspectives is part of what makes it work and keeps it well rounded.

    Ep. 190 – Craig Thompson and Gordon Decker – Rockside Ranch May 18, 2021

    Craig Thompson and Gordon Decker joined me to talk about how agriculture is a great place for men in crisis to experience life change. We talk about how they are approaching this at Rockside Ranch as well as future expansion goals for the ministry.

    Ep. 189 – Zack Smith – Stock Cropping at Scale May 10, 2021

    Zack Smith joined me to discuss the progress on bringing the Cluster Cluck 5000 to market and scale the practice of Stock Cropping. We also talk about the economic benefits from the first year of the experiment plot.

    Ep. 188 – Don Campbell – Holistic Grazing Principles May 06, 2021

    Don Campbell is a legend of Canadian Holistic Management. He has been involved in all levels of Holistic Management International in Canada since the early days of it existence. Don joined me to talk about how HMI thinks about the grazing principles. We talk about how Don has seen the carrying capacity of his ranch nearly tripled with this management style. Don has a refreshing people first approach to management and grazing.

    Ep. 187 – Justin Fruechte and Jared Knock – Roots and Ruminants Podcast Apr 29, 2021

    Justin Fruechte and Jared Knock, hosts of the new Roots and Ruminants podcast, joined me to talk about why they chose those two entities as their foci for their podcast. We also discuss the opportunities that exist on annual crop ground. To close out the show we answer a couple of questions from the private Facebook Group the “Working Cows Microbiome.”

    Ep. 186 – Logan Pribbeno – Using a Grazing Cage Apr 19, 2021

    Logan Pribbeno, a rancher at the Wine Glass Ranch in Southwest Nebraska, joined me to discuss their use of grazing exclusion cages. We talked about how and why they use them as well as what decisions are influenced by the process of range monitoring. Logan and I also discuss the advantages of being a second generation manager in a regenerative system.

    Ep. 185 – James Rogers – The Truth Under Regenerative Agriculture Apr 12, 2021

    James Rogers, a ranch manager and consultant, joined me to discuss the truth under regenerative agriculture. We talk about our understanding of God’s hand in designing a good world that works well when it is managed in a way that cooperates with the resources He provides.

    Ep. 184 – Mike Seely and Mallory Embree – Native Microbials Apr 05, 2021

    Mike Seely, Co-Founder and CEO of Native Microbials, and Mallory Embree, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at Native Microbials, joined me to discuss the products they currently have on offer and those they will be bringing to market early in 2022. We talked about how they work, how they are administered, and how they are different from the current regime of supplements on the market.

    BONUS Ep. 183 – Austin Hart – Pasture Range and Forage Insurance Apr 01, 2021

    Austin Hart of Redd Summit Insurance joined me to discuss the benefits of Pasture Rangeland and Forage Insurance. We talk about how it works and some of the success stories and strategies Austin has seen employed.

    Ep. 182 – Chad Conard – Pasture Loading Bulls Mar 29, 2021

    Chad Conard is an engineer and rancher from Colorado. He joined me to discuss his process for training bulls to his style of stockmanship. We also discuss his approach to the bulls as well as how these practices can help us answer the questions of the #meatout crowd.

    Ep. 181 – Aaron Berger – Supplementation Strategy Mar 22, 2021

    Aaron Berger, a UNL Beef Educator and host of the BeefWatch Podcast, joined me once again to discuss supplementation strategy. We talk about how to find the best supplements in your region, when to supplement as well as different ways to think about delivering those supplements.

    Ep. 180 – Wayne Knight – The Practical Impacts of Holistic Management Mar 15, 2021

    Wayne Knight, Interim Executive Director for Holistic Management International, joined me to talk about the practical impacts holistic management has had on his land, his family, his community, and his finances. We talk about selecting the right animals and measuring the right outcomes to facilitate better decision making. We also touch on how holistic goal setting facilitate a resolution to a difficult situation.

    Ep. 179 – Dallas Mount – The Grazing Principles Mar 09, 2021

    Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss The Grazing Principles as taught at the Ranching for Profit school. We talked about stock density, herd effect, recovery period, and even answered some question from the Working Cows Microbiome.Sponsor:Field Work Talk

    Ep. 178 – Daniel Griffith – Wild Like Flowers Mar 01, 2021

    Daniel Griffith drawing on life in his Wildland the acclaimed author and poet, emergent conservationist, and Savory Institute Hub Leader, Educator, and Consultant provides a poetic portrait of the powers, magic, and rich abundance harvested by learning the language of connection and the restorative powers of Relationship.

    Ep. 177 – Ken Charfauros – The Importance of Local Meat Processing Feb 22, 2021

    Ken Charfauros, a local meat processor and entrepreneur, joined me to discuss his three phase vision for expanding the local meat processing capacity in Western South Dakota. We discussed his desire to see the return of the local butcher and his desire to educate people capable of producing a consistent and quality meat product regardless of species.

    Ep. 176 – David Kleinschmidt – The Law of the Return Feb 15, 2021

    David Kleinschmidt is an educator and consultant with Understanding Ag. He joined me to discuss the Law of the Maximum and the Law of the Return as an alternative to Liebig’s Barrel or the Law of the Minimum. We talk about what we should measure and how we should think about how we can influence the results of those tests.

    Ep. 175 – CK Wisniewski and Brian Alexander – Ranching Reboot Podcast Feb 08, 2021

    Brian Alexander, AKA Red Hills Rancher, and CK Wisniewski joined me to discuss the launch of their new “Ranching Reboot” podcast in partnership with PastureMap. The Ranching Reboot podcast will focus on the stories of those doing unique things in ranching and give them an opportunity to share and pay forward the lessons they have learned.

    Ep. 174 – Hadley Hill – An Unconventional Ranching Biography Feb 01, 2021

    Hadley Hill is a ranch manager at Askin Land and Livestock near Lusk, WY. He has had an unconventional history as it relates to ranching. He joined my wife and I to detail that history and some of his key takeaways from the different contexts in which he has worked.

    Ep. 173 – Miranda Conry – Conrys Chewing the Cud Jan 27, 2021

    My wife, Miranda Conry, and I sat down each night during Ranching for Profit and captured our thoughts about the day, what surprised us, what we learned, and how people in the class influenced us. This episode closes out with some reactions from our fellow class members.

    Ep. 172 – Miranda Conry – RFP Pre-Show Jan 16, 2021

    Miranda Conry my Beautiful, Wife, Mother, and Friend joined me to talk about the challenges, mentally, emotionally, and logistically of leaving town to go to Ranching for Profit. We talked about what we are looking forward to what we are hoping to learn and what we are dreading about the process of leaving land, animals, and people behind for a week.

    Ep. 171 – Peter Ballerstedt – Liebig's Barrel Jan 12, 2021

    Peter Ballerstedt, a forage ambassador and grass based health advocate, joined me to discuss Liebigs Barrel. This is the idea that no matter how good the system is it will never be any better than the shortest stave in our barrel. We talk about common short staves as well as what we can add to our resources to improve those limiting factors.

    Ep. 170 – Curtis Evelo – Starting Over Jan 05, 2021

    Curtis Evelo, Grazier and Auto Body Repair, man joined me to talk about how he thinks about the process of starting over on a new piece of ground. We talk about his history of management, the challenges of leasing land, and the process they plan to work through in the work of regenerating their new piece of land.

    Ep. 169 – David Neason – Observing Your Ranch Dog's Working Style Dec 28, 2020

    David Neason is a horse trainer, day working cowboy, and dog observer. We talk about what it means to be a dog observer as well as how to communicate effectively with your working ranch dog.

    Ep. 168 – Dylan Biggs – Developing a Bond with Your Working Ranch Dog Dec 21, 2020

    Dylan Biggs, stockmanship educator and rancher from Alberta, joined me to talk about how to foster and maintain a healthy and productive bond with your working ranch dog. We talk about how to discipline and reprimand as well as the importance of teaching your dog “yes” and “no.”

    Ep. 167 – Clay Conry – Our Greatest Asset Dec 14, 2020

    In this episode I talk about the greatest asset we have to pass on. SPOILER ALERT: it’s not land, money, or genetics. I also chat about the lessons, some more painful than others, in my immediate families first season of making our own management decisions.

    Ep. 166 – Jeff Ramseyer – Rebooting Crop Land with Grazing Dec 07, 2020

    Jeff Ramseyer a regenerative farmer from Ohio joined me to talk about a new opportunity to reboot some crop land and overgrazed pasture. Jeff gives me a bit of an education on Ohio agriculture and then we talk about the history of the piece of land he has the opportunity to manage and what he plans to do to influence the landscape in a more healthy direction.

    WCP Patreon:
    Patreon.com/WorkingCows

    Link Mentioned:
    Regenerative Farmers/Ranchers Facebook Group

    More Information Relevant to Jeff’s Context:

    Wooster Population: 26,000 people

    Wooster Median Income: $46,000

    Precipitation:
    2016-30.87
    2017-37.51
    2018-44.53
    2019-44.10
    2020-33.19 (up to now)

    Average: 39.83” per year

    Ep. 165 – Anneliese Walker – An Ecosystems Approach to Direct Marketing Nov 30, 2020

    NOTE: Sorry about the audio issues during the intro I had the wrong microphone selected for the first 90 seconds. #stillarookie
    Anneliese Walker is one of the driving forces behind Walker Farms near the Twin Cities in Minnesota. They are direct marketing a host of proteins. As such Anneliese is uniquely qualified to discuss and lead others toward a more holistic approach to developing a better relationship with the end consumers of their products. To accomplish that goal she has set out to produce a new course aimed at helping people take an ecosystems approach to direct to consumer marketing.

    WCP Christmas Wishlist ;):
    WCP Amazon Wishlist

    Links Mentioned:
    Get the Free eBook
    AnnelieseWalker.com

    Guest’s Previous Episode:
    Ep. 153 George and Anneliese Walker – Stacking Enterprises

    Ep. 164 – Kathy Voth and Tip Hudson – Sustaining Online Communities Nov 26, 2020

    Kathy Voth is the founder, publisher, and editor of OnPasture.com. Tip Hudson is the host and creator of “The Art of Range” podcast. They joined me to discuss what we have learned in building the online platforms and what it takes to sustain those platforms.

    Support WCP:
    WorkingCows.net/Support

    Links Mentioned
    OnPasture.com
    ArtofRange.com

    Ep. 163 – CSSRM – Building Online Communities Nov 13, 2020

    The Colorado Section of the Society for Range Management recently hosted a webinar series. This was a great opportunity to hear from many great minds in the industry. I was privileged to participate in a discussion with Tip Hudson, of The Art of Range Podcast, and Kathy Voth, of OnPasture.com, about building online communities.

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    Facebook.com/WorkingCows
    Twitter.com/YPClayConry

    Relevant Links:
    The Art of Range
    OnPasture.com
    CSSRM.org/Webinars

    Ep. 162 – Colorado Section of the Society for Range Management – Rural Mental Health Nov 12, 2020

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    WorkingCows.net/subscribe

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    Hanna Ranch Official Trailer from Hanna Ranch on Vimeo.

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    Ep. 161 – Dave Pratt – The Turnaround: A Rancher’s Story Nov 02, 2020

    Dave Pratt, CEO Emeritus of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss his new book “The Turnaround: A Rancher’s Story.” This book introduces and outlines many of the principles taught in the Ranching for Profit school. We also talk about what Dave has learned through the transition of Ranch Management Consultants and his thoughts on the passing of Stan Parsons, Founder of RMC.

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    Facebook.com/WorkingCows
    Twitter.com/YPClayConry

    Book Mentioned:

    Attend RFP with Dave:
    RFP Registration

    Dave’s Previous Episodes:
    Ep. 114 Dave Pratt – Monuments to Tax Avoidance – November 4th, 2019
    Bonus Ep. 080 Dave Pratt – Disaster Recovery – April 1st, 2019
    Ep. 070 Dave Pratt – Owner Value – January 28th, 2019
    Ep. 041 Dave Pratt – Core Principles – August 6th, 2018
    Ep. 013 Dave Pratt – Customer Value – January 22nd, 2018

    Ep. 160 – Steve Campbell – Selecting the Right Cow Oct 26, 2020

    Steve Campbell, a grazier and lecturer from Idaho, joined me to discuss some of the major takeaways from his two day school hosted by Wedge Tent Angus Ranch near Faith, SD. We talk about what to look for in grass-efficient cows as well as how to improve the cows we have through bull selection.

    Sponsor:
    Wedge Tent Angus Ranch

    Links Mentioned:
    Check out Steve’s Schedule or get a hold of him for a copy of the Bonsma Lectures
    TailorMadeCattle.com


    Milch Cows by Francios Guenon

    Ep. 159 – Nicole Masters – Understanding the Purpose of “Weeds” Oct 14, 2020

    Nicole Masters joined me to discuss the purpose of weeds on the landscape. We talk about how to be patient and allow weeds to accomplish their job. We also discuss how to determine if the weeds are going to continue to increase or if they are merely bringing in nutrients in which our rangeland plants are deficient.

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    WorkingCows.net/Support

    Nicole’s Book:

    Links Mentioned:
    IntegritySoils.co.nz
    When Weeds Talk by Jay McCaman

    Ep. 158 – Michelle Reines – Improving our Leadership Toolkit Oct 11, 2020

    Michelle Reines is a leadership coach focused on equipping everyday leaders with the tools they need to level-up their leadership skills. We talk about Michelle’s bull ride that set her on the journey to improve here leadership toolkit.

    Contact WCP:
    WorkingCows.net/Contact

    Links Mentioned:
    Michelle’s Book
    Michelle’s Gift for WCP Listeners

    Ep. 157 – Reilly Sasse – Watering Livestock Sep 29, 2020

    Reilly Sasse, one of the minds behind Tomcat Mfg, joined me to discuss the benefits, challenges, and tools available to effectively water livestock. We talk about treating bad water, rehabilitating wells and windmills, and getting the most out of our water infrastructure.

    Ep. 156 – Dallas Mount – Having the Courage to Talk Sep 22, 2020

    Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss his recent Profit Tips article “Having the Courage to Talk.” We talk about how crucial it is to improve our skills around handling difficult conversations. We also discuss some tools that can help us improve our skills.

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