Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health
The Working Cows podcast exists to glorify God by providing farmers and ranchers a platform to discuss and share best practices for increasing soil health, profitability, stockmanship and leadership ability. Each week host, Clay Conry, talks to leaders in the industry who have made the regenerative shift in their business so that their ranches are more profitable from an economic and ecologic perspective. They discuss grazing, Holistic Management, herd health, low-stress stockmanship, leadership, and putting your cows to work for you.
Episodes
How the RANCH Act Helps Grow the Cow Herd (WCP 537)
The deck has been stacked against grass and specifically grazing animals for a while now. The RANCH Act seeks to help alleviate these challenges by creating a working lands payment structure that encourages marginal crop acres to come out of row crop production and open them again for grazing acres. AJ Munger has been involved in the development of this legislation. He joins me to discuss the proc
Maintaining Profitability in Any Market (WCP 536)
Luke Perman helps me think better. He has recently been sharing some challenging articles and perspectives on X. He joins me to discuss those ideas today. We talk about indicators of a peak in the cattle market, how to remain profitable no matter where the market goes, and where to make strategic investments to help mitigate our tax burden.Sponsors:Ranching.FYIBig Country GeneticsSeven Weeks Coffe
How a Great Vision Can Help Build a Fruitful Business (WCP 535)
The team at Vision Flight has helped many people hone their vision through their various consulting and educational roles. The problem was this wasn't scalable. They could only help one family at a time. Today we talk to Melinda Sims, John Locke, Shanon Sims, and Emilie Hopson about how they put their years of experience together and develop a tool to help people develop a great vision for the fut
Making Intentional Pivots for Greater Profitability and Alignment (WCP 534)
Stan Oller and his family have been making intentional pivots not only so they can generate greater profitability, but also to bring the business more into alignment with their passions. This includes pivoting away from direct marketing, pivoting to sheep, and now a desire to move West from Arkansas to fulfill their desire to steward vast landscapes.Sponsors:Graze MagazineBig Country GeneticsRanch
The Connection between Soil Health and Soul Health (WCP 533)
In a previous conversation with Luke Jones he told me that healthy soil has room for air, light, and water. That got me thinking about the similarities to the conditions that help make for a healthy soul. I have had this sermon percolating for a long time and finally got a chance to share it at the Cowboys for Christ kickoff to the Newell, SD Labor Day Celebration.Sponsor:Seven Weeks CoffeeRelevan
Staying on top of the Numbers the Matter Most (WCP 532)
When Derek Jackson was described by his Ranch Rolodex Co-Host Zach Hopson Zach said Derek's strengths were in his ability to run the numbers and get useful information out of spreadsheets and other analytical tools. We discuss what numbers have mattered most in helping Derek and his family succeed early in their ranching journey.Sponsor:Remedi Animal SolutionsRelevant Links:Ranch Rolodex Podcast
A Homeopathic Approach to New World Screwworm (WCP 531)
We are continuing to try and think outside the box regarding New World Screwworm. This time we are joined by Ellen Bench to discuss a homeopathic perspective on what makes animals vulnerable to infestation as well as how to prevent infestation and ways to approach care of those who are most vulnerable. Sponsors:Remedi Animal Solutions
Preparing for the Next Market Fluctuation (WCP 530)
The crew at Ranching.FYI has introduced a true innovation in the Marketing Education sector. Their Ranching SIM helps simulate the pressure we face everyday in our marketing decisions. Nelson Koehn, Cinnamon Lenhart, and Brian Munger joined me to discuss the mindset we must have to prepare for the next market fluctuation. We also discuss the ways that an understanding of the philosophy of learning
The Skills and Mindset Necessary to Scale a Ranch Business (WCP 529)
Zach Hopson struggled to get traction in the ranch business until he learned the skills and mindset necessary to scale his business. Since that time he has been able to successfully place cattle in a few different states. We discuss the advantages and challenges of this strategy as well as the benefits.Sponsors:Ranching.FYIAustin Hart at Redd Summit AdvisorsDominium Wealth (Episode 490)Seven Weeks
Steve Campbell and Will Winter on Prevention of New World Screw Worm (WCP 528)
Steve Campbell and Will Winter have decades of experience in keeping cattle thriving. They seek to do this through natural means that don't require a load of pharmaceuticals. Today we are turning our attention toward New World Screw Worm. What is it? Can we treat it? And how do we prevent it?Sponsors:Dominium Wealth (Episode 490)100th Meridian RanchingRanch RightAustin Hart at Redd Summit Advisors
How Startup Benefit from a Mature Business Mindset (WCP 527)
Daniel Unruh and his wife Elli have started their ranch from nothing. They have taken an unconventional approach that wasn't worried about fitting into anyone else's box or ranching according to predetermined paradigms. We discuss the journey thus far as well as how they are working towards reaching some of their loftier goals in the near future.Sponsors:Ranch RightAustin Hart at Redd Summit Advis
How Telling Great Stories Helps Save Soil (WCP 526)
On this episode I share with you a conversation I had with Abby Rose of Farmerama, Ffinlo Costain of Farm Gate, and Ben Eagle of Meet the Farmers. They are all longtime UK based podcasters. This conversation was facilitated by Richard Tufton and Claire Mackenzie of the Six Inches of Soil Podcast. We discuss the ways that stories and storytelling are helping to heal soil and inspire change in our a
Will Harris on the State of Regenerative Agriculture in 2026 (WCP 525)
Will Harris has a unique perspective on the growth of regenerative agriculture. He has a front row seat to see its adoption and pushback. He joins me to discuss the ways he has seen it grow. Where it is today and what is needed for further progress in the adoption of regenerative agriculture.Sponsors:Redd Summit Advisors - Austin HartSouth Dakota Grassland Coalition100th Meridian RanchingDominium
The Benefits of Lifelong Learning (WCP 524)
Derek Schwanebeck has been on a journey of lifelong learning. Some of his classrooms have been unconventional, but they have all shaped him into the manager and leader that he is today. In this episode we discuss the winding road of his lifelong learning path.Sponsors:Dominium Wealth (Episode 490)100th Meridian RanchingRelevant Links:Cornerstone GrazingExecutive Link
How Your Network Shapes Your Future (WCP 523)
The Ranch Rolodex podcast is coming soon. The guys behind the podcast joined me to discuss their stories as it relates to starting a ranch. We discuss the importance of mentorship, challenging paradigms, and finding a network of people who can help you go further. Make sure to regularly hang out with Zach Hopson, Derek Jackson, and Daniel Unruh of the Ranch Rolodex Podcast.Sponsors:Nebraska Grazin
How Essential Oils Affect Livestock Gut Health (WCP 522)
Many are familiar with the benefits of essential oils for external use and aroma therapy. Advanced Ag Products has figured out a coating technology that can get essential oils to the lower GI tract. They have been seeing great results with increasing livestock health and animal performance. We discuss this technology and its benefits with Dr. James Caldwell and Ken Stewart today.Sponsor:By-O-reg+
Moving Range Health and Livestock Performance Forward During a Drought (WCP 521)
Jake Miller has been facing a prolonged drought. They have been diligent to protect the range health and continue to challenge their cattle to move their ranch forward in the face of this drought. This has paid dividends when they have had large rainfalls. They have been able to hold on to the rain they do get and see the range spring back to life.Sponsors:Dominium Wealth (Episode 490)Ranch Right1
How to Protect the Ranch from Long-term Care Expenses (WCP 520)
Long-term Care can easily eclipse five figures per month. That becomes an issue pretty quickly from a cash-flow perspective. There are ways to protect the ranch and other assets from the threat of long-term care expenses. Mary Jo Irmen and Michelle Prather are writing a new book that will walk ranchers through the process of protecting their assets. Sponsor:Remedi Animal SolutionsRelevant Links:Ca
Building a Marketplace for Regenerative Genetics (WCP 519)
As the regenerative space matures it becomes more and more apparent that one of the challenges is finding genetics that won't break the bank with their maintenance requirements. On the other side of the same coin a challenge can be finding a marketplace for grass-based genetics that you have raised. Cory Eft is seeking to solve that through his Astoria Livestock Platform. We discuss what drew him
How to Grow Employees that Help your Business Thrive (WCP 518)
Emilie Hopson has spent years working in corporate HR. Now she has moved on to server ranchers with that expertise. She wants to help give ranchers the tools they need to grow thriving business that serve the ranchers, their families, their employees, and their communities.Sponsor: Remedi Animal SolutionsRelevant Links:Agri-Culture
How Can AI Give Humans More Time for What They are Best At (WCP 517)
Gabe Wight had experience in fields where technology was deployed to help improve the effectiveness of the businesses in which he was involved. So he knew there was a way for technology to help his livestock business thrive as well. He developed Herd Advisor to help get his arms around the data he needed to help him make better decisions.Sponsors:Sunshine Bible AcademyRanch RightRelevant Links:Her
How Pat Miletich is Helping Heal Soil through Detoxification (WCP 516)
Pat Miletich struggled to breathe. For someone competing at the highest levels of Mixed Martial Arts that was a significant limitation. He found out that through detoxification of his body he could breathe better. This lead him on a journey about the connection between soil health and human health. Now he is on a mission to help farmers and ranchers detoxify their soil.Sponsors:Ranch RightKip Flad
Developing an Independent AI Platform for Ranchers (WCP 515)
The problem with most AI platforms is that they are more concerned about keeping you engaged than they are about giving you accurate well researched information. Ian Murdock trained Save.Ag on quality information from research papers and other sources to make sure that it gives accurate and relevant information to serve ranchers.Sponsors:South Dakota Grassland CoalitionSunshine Bible AcademyKip Fl
How to Become a Wealthy (Day Working) Cowboy (WCP 514)
It's easy to love the idea of being a day working cowboy. It is less clear hot to survive and thrive financially while doing that. Crockett Carothers has found a way to do both. It requires a different way of thinking about how you use your time. Crockett has managed to create the margin whereby he can make a living and have time to day work. Sponsors:Graze MagazineSouth Dakota Grassland Coalition
Why Food Resonates So Deeply (WCP 513)
Raising food is honorable and resonates deeply with us as humans. Much of worship throughout time has involved food. On top of that food can heal many of the diseases caused by our broken food system. Justin and Jenni Bajema are doing what they can to fix this broken system where they are. We discuss the reasons this work matters and resonates so deeply.Sponsor:Remedi Animal SolutionsEp. 371 Ellen
The Profit Producing Power of Aubrac Cattle (WCP 512)
Finding cattle that are adapted to your environment goes a long way to generating and protecting profit. Ken and Jenny Stewart have recently acquired a herd of Aubrac Cattle and given their breadth of experience they are very excited about their ability to adapt to a plethora of different environments.Sponsors:Indreland RanchCreate CoachesRanch RightGraze MagazineRelevant Links:XL Ranch
How Conservation Easements Can Help with Succession and Protect Landscapes (WCP 511)
There are many challenges with passing the ranch on to the next generation. It is difficult financially because many times people need to live on the equity they have built. It is also difficult financially because of the pressure that development puts on ranches to make room for urban expansion. The South Dakota Ag Land Trust has a solution that can help with both of these aspects. Bill Eastman a
Making a Waste Product into an Easily Absorbed Feed Source (WCP 510)
Marc Walther joined me to discuss several of the products his company produces. Trey Schmidt has been testing these products on his ranch for some time, and he was able to offer his perspective on the effectiveness of the products.Relevant Link:Impact Fusion Brands
Morgan Mickel on the Logistics of a Profitable Western Sheep Ranch (WCP 509)
Morgan Mickel has been sharing his ranching story on YouTube for about four years. He joins me to discuss the logistics of running a large-scale western sheep operation. We discuss working with herders, lambing, using guardian dogs, and marketing.Sponsors:South Dakota Grassland CoalitionRanch RightSunshine Bible AcademyIndreland RanchRelevant Links:Morgan Mickel on YouTube
Kip Fladland on Getting the Most Out of Your Ranch Horse (WCP 508)
Kip Fladland has been helping people get the most out of their ranch horse for decades. Today we are going to talk about the process of developing a connection with your horse and how to take your horse to the next stage of their training.Sponsors:Indreland RanchCreate CoachesGraze MagazineSouth Dakota Grassland CoalitionRelevant Link:Kip Fladland Horsemanship
Joel Salatin Reads a Chapter of His Forthcoming Book (WCP 507)
Joel Salatin gave a great talk about how to undo the consolidation in our nation's food system. As part of that talk he read a chapter of his unreleased book "Food Emancipation." He also discussed at length the circumstances that led us to where we are with regard to food in this country and how we can chart a better path forward.Sponsor:Remedi Animal SolutionsRelevant Links:Rogue Food Conference
Finding Your Way in Regenerative Agriculture Through Unconventional Mentorships (WCP 506)
Tom Shea has found that unconventional mentorships are key to finding your way in Regenerative Agriculture. His relationships have continued to shape his path forward in finding a way to be profitable. This has led him to take unconventional approaches like grazing solar farms and using technology to increase his effectiveness.Sponsors:Create CoachesRanch RightGraze MagazineSunshine Bible AcademyR
Answering Steve Kenyon's Questions about Hearing from God (WCP 505)
How do we hear from God? The Bible is the Word of God. The sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament are where we can hear from God. But what about other channels? What about coincidences? What about other voices that claim to be from God? How do we test those? Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching has some questions as a result of some classes he has been taking at church. I try to answer
How to Let Your Environment Shape Your Cattle (WCP 504)
Jimmy Stewart and his wife have been on a journey to find cattle that can graze year-round, calve on their own, and raise a calf on the range. They are continuing to push the envelope to find consistent and even cattle that can provide a heterosis bump for the customers purchasing their bulls. Sponsors:Ranch RightGraze Magazine (Code: WORKINGCOWS)Sunshine Bible AcademyRelevant Links:Big Country Ge
How to Prepare for the End of this Cattle Cycle (WCP 503)
Dan Glenn of Deep Grass Graziers has been thinking deeply about what it means to be profitable in the ranching business. He has come up with a plan that could help more people be profitable when this current cattle cycle comes to an end. We discuss this plan as well as his upcoming innaugural bull sale where you can get your hands on his forage developed bulls and females.Sponsor:AmbrookRelevant L
How Ranch Profits Can be Used to Grow a Real Estate Portfolio (WCP 502)
When times are good in any sector of the economy it presents an opportunity to grow the business or diversify by investing outside of the sector in which we are most heavily invested. Chris Wiley has been a successful real estate investor for many years. He has done this while also holding down other positions sometimes across the continent from his properties. We discuss the how, when, and why of
How Soil Health and Diversity Affect Nutrient Density (WCP 501)
There is a day coming when food buyers will be able to scan an individual food item, not a barcode, and determine its nutrient density. Dan Kittredge is a part of the team working to develop this technology. Karl Palmberg is a farmer excited about the prospect of the technology and working to retool his farm to take advantage of it by growing the most nutrient dense beef possible.Sponsor:Remedi An
How Teddy Gentry of Alabama Developed and Protected the South Poll Grass Cattle Breed (WCP 500)
Teddy Gentry of the band Alabama was self-educated in the back of a tour bus about what it takes to make money in the cattle business. He learned about soil health, grazing, and genetics. This led to his development of the South Poll Grass Cattle breed. We discuss the breeds that make up this hearty and profitable composite as well as the process and the unique restrictions they have placed on the
How Grazing Collars are Changing the Livestock Integration Game (WCP 499)
Jay Young of Young Red Angus is a big picture thinker. He has been experimenting with grazing collars for a while now and he is excited about the potential they have to revolutionize his business. He is talking about being more profitable running on fewer acres with better soil health and less time invested. That hits every facet of ranching. We discuss his vision for what the future could look li
Paving the Way for Thomas Massie's PRIME Act (WCP 498)
South Dakota Representative John Shubeck is on a mission to help South Dakota be ready when Thomas Massie's PRIME Act passes. He joins me to discuss his bill as well as what other states and residents in other states can do to help with Thomas Massie's PRIME Act. Sponsor:Get Rogue Food Conference RecordingsRelevant Links:John Shubeck Legislative PageBill Page (Already Signed :facepalm: Congrats Re
Using Wool as a Carbon Rich Soil Amendment (WCP 497)
One of the sweet spots in any system is when you can turn a "waste" product into a beneficial output. Wool, unfortunately, has become one such product. It isn't as high quality in wetter environments and certain breeds also struggle to produce high quality wool. Add to that the difficulty of those who know how to or want to shear sheep and you can see how this has led to a drying up of the wool ma
Malcolm MacLean of Ranch Hacks Discusses His Grazing and Genetics Management (WCP 496)
Whenever I hear the "Welcome Back to Ranch Hacks" opener I am immediately intrigued to see what Malcolm MacLean has done to repurpose something to optimize his effectiveness on the ranch. While we do discuss some of his Ranch Hacks today we actually spend a fair bit of our time discussing his Total Grazing program and the cowherd he has been developing to fit that system. Sponsors:Kaizen Solutions
Keeping the Craft of Rawhide Braiding Alive (WCP 495)
It takes a unique mindset to continue to stay in touch with the traditional way of doing things. Scott Gore has been on this journey from a young age. His focus has been on rawhide braiding. We discuss how he got started, lessons he has learned, as well as how he would recommend getting started today. We also discuss what he is doing to help others develop a similar passion to what he has for rawh
The Importance of Good Financials for Regenerating Land (WCP 494)
How do you regenerate a landscape that your family hasn't managed for decades? This has been the journey that Jim Eitel has been on. We discuss his strategy and the usefulness of the good financial information provided by Ambrook in deciding what to do next.Sponsor:AmbrookRelevant Links:Eitel Valley Farms
The Integral Role of Regenerative Agriculture in Revitalizing Rural Communities (WCP 493)
Many are familiar with the three-legged stool of Holistic Management made up of Economic, Social, and Environmental legs. While conventional agriculture by and large does a great job of focusing on the environmental and economic legs we can tend to neglect the social leg. Even if we focus on caring for our people it is easy to neglect our community. Today we are joined by Desi King and Bill Milton
How to Find and Hire Good Employees (WCP 492)
Have you ever heard anyone say, "Noone wants to work these days?" Dallas Mount joins me to discuss how to find, hire, and keep good employees. We discuss when to hire and what to pay those people we do hire. Sponsors:Wineglass RanchArrow L Ranch Composite Bull SaleRelevant Links:RanchingforProfit.com
Creating a Land of Milk and Honey (WCP 491)
We hear many references to a "land of milk and honey." What is that? Why is it desirable? How can we make it a reality on our ranch? We answer these questions and more with Alejandro Carrillo on this episode. Alejandro Carrillo is an accomplished grazier and ranch manager who has had much success in creating a thriving and diverse ecosystem.Sponsors:Wineglass RanchArrow L Ranch Composite Bull Sale
Taking Control of Your Money (WCP 490)
We could potentially be leaving a lot of money on the table when we don't have control of our own monetary system. We know the banks often have the largest and fanciest buildings in town. What if we became our own banker. Nick Kosko is here to help us understand how the process works and who would benefit from taking this approach.Sponsors:Rogue Food Conference (Code: Cows30)Take the Survey:Workin
The Marketing Flexibility that Comes from Composite Cattle (WCP 489)
The more off ramps we can build into our cattle marketing strategy the better. Having versatile cattle that are capable of working in multiple different enterprises gives us more opportunities. Mason Lautenschlager has been on a journey to develop a composite breed that can provide marketing flexibility along with maternal longevity for his customers. He joins me to discuss the process of developi
The Role of Beef in the Fight to Protect Private Property (WCP 488)
There are many people saying out loud and in public that they would like to see global beef production greatly curtailed or even ended. Organizations like the World Economic Forum talk about ending the idea of private property. Then they elect Larry Fink of BlackRock, a company that is actively buying up private property. How do we engage in the fight to protect this way of life and the property n
How to Care for the Things We Love Most (WCP 487)
My family joined me at the North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts Annual Meeting to share their thoughts on their favorite (and least favorite) parts of ranching the way we do. We discuss the importance of recognizing the importance of having differing specific on our team. We also discuss the importance of allowing our employees to rest and the lessons we can learn from "The Head
The Role of Grazing in Succeeding in the First Generation (WCP 486)
Shawn Freeland has been on quite a journey to get started as a first generation rancher. We discuss the role of grazing and paying attention to soil health in helping that journey succeed. We talk about getting started by buying 10 cows on a whim to pursuing a high input approach to putting his cows to work for him.Sponsors:Rogue Food Conference (Code: Cows30)Take the Survey:Working Cows 2026 List
How to Craft and Message the Connects with Your Ideal Customer (WCP 485)
It is very easy to get the cart before the horse and spend all our time picking colors and fonts and never think about a message that will connect with our ideal customer. Matt Stone is here to help us avoid this trap. He talks us through our marketing strategy, our message, and finally how we should think about our branding.Sponsors:Kaizen SolutionsArrow L Ranch Composite Bull SaleTake the Survey
Spiritual Leadership in the Home (WCP 484)
How do we pass on the faith to the next generation? God has entrusted us with tools that are simple. You might say ordinary. They are ordinary in that anyone can do them. They are extraordinary in that when we are faithful to deploy them God gives the increase to our efforts and more is accomplished through them than we could accomplish through any of our best laid plans. In this episode I share w
Understanding and Deploying Profit for Business Growth (WCP 483)
The first thing we need to understand is what profit is. Then we need to know what profit is for. Once we have that vision in place we can maintain our motivation over the long hall for sustainable growth. Josh Kerpan joins us once again to talk about the steps to developing that vision as well as a new program he has launched to help people remain accountable to take action on the vision for our
Winning Spiritual Battles (WCP 482)
The fundamental reality of our lives is a spiritual one. According to Ephesians we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers and the rulers of the darkness of this age, and against spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places. As I have come to realize the role these battles were playing in my own life and how to fight in these battles my life has changed fo
Why Customers Say Yes to a Purchase Decision (WCP 481)
There is a lot that goes into someone making a decision to make a purchase. How do we understand the driving factors that move people toward purchase decision and make sure that we are prepared to meet them with a product when they are ready? We answer these questions and more in this conversation with Shane Barber of Barber industries. We answer these questions by discussing the lessons Shane has
Dr. Allen Williams on The Blessings of Agriculture with Kyle Richardville (WCP 480)
It's not hard to come up with a list of blessings that spring from a life lived in agricultural pursuits. Dr. Allen Williams and Kyle Richardville of Understanding Ag join me today to think a little more deeply about the why behind these blessings. We look at God's Two Great Books the book of His Word and the book of His Creation to see if we can discern His hand in blessing us as we partner with
Optimizing the Advantages of Being a First Generation Rancher (WCP 479)
On the backside of every challenge is an opportunity. The limiting factor of your operation from one perspective is the opportunity from a different perspective. You have to learn to think differently about your operation so you can see the ways it sets you up for success. Adam Lasch is here to help us think differently about what certain styles of operations are good at and how they can optimize
How to Select for a More Efficient Cow Herd (WCP 478)
Efficiency is great. Sentimentality is not. Sometimes the thing holding us back from getting to a more efficient cowherd is our unwillingness to let these cows go and start over. Today we discuss how to select for a more efficient cow herd with Bart Carmichael of Wedge Tent Angus Ranch. We discuss the roll of our management in changing a cow herd as well as the unusual selection criteria that actu
Founding a Generational Farm (WCP 477)
When we think of a generational farm we often think of multiple generations from the same family working the land over the course of centuries. Brian Dougherty and Sara Faivre are seeking to start a generational farm that is generational in it's founding and has a vision of being passed on to another generation sooner rather than later. This approach has changed the way they think about structure,
How Homeopathics Help with Shipping and Weaning Stress (WCP 476)
Stress at shipping, processing, and weaning are three things that cause major losses in the cattle industry. There are more tools available to deal with these than just those that have been typical in recent years. Ellen Bench of Remedi Animal Solutions joins me to discuss the remedies available to help with these issues. We also talk about best practices for the implementation of a homeopathic li
Why Grazing Lawns Should be a Part of Your Strategy (WCP 475)
Grazing Lawns? What is that? According to Nate Chisholm they are an integral part of natural grazing systems and they should have a place in our grazing systems. We discuss what a Grazing Lawn is as well as how they would be practically implemented into our grazing plans.Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!Sponsor:Ranch Ri
Steve Campbell on Balancing Easy-Keeping Cows with Market Demands (WCP 474)
How do we balance cows that won't break the bank with calves that the market is willing to bid on. Steve Campbell helps me answer this question that was recently posed to me. We discuss different strategies that can help with this conundrum as well as the common questions Steve is getting as he travels the country.Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to b
Developing Durable and Fertile Bulls (WCP 473)
Roger and Betsy Indreland have been on a journey to develop bulls that fit holistically. These are bulls that are durable and fertile, but they are also tested for some of the intangible traits like sensitivity to pressure in stockamnship scenarios.Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!Sponsor:Powerflex SupplyRangeWardReleva
Gabe Brown on Helping the Next Generation Succeed (WCP 472)
Passing the Ranch on to the Next Generation isn't easy. The Consultants at Understanding Ag have caught my attention due to the high concentration of their consultants that have accomplished this goal. Today on the Working Cows Podcast we discuss the keys to successful succession with Gabe Brown, Blain Hjertaas, and John Hays about how they have approached this challenging task.Thanks to our Studi
Cutting Winter Feed Costs by Grazing Standing Corn (WCP 471)
Winter feed costs continue to be one of the greatest determiners of profitability for ranches. Meaning, that more of it we have to do using equipment the less profitable we will be. Brett McRae has been working diligently to find ways to cut down on winter feed costs. One practice that has really moved the needle for him and his operation is grazing standing corn. Today we discuss this practice wi
How to Win the Fight for Food Freedom (WCP 470)
John Moody has been involved in many fights for food freedom. From Raw Milk to Cottage Food Laws he has seen the tactics that work and those that don't. He has also seen the tactics used by the other side of these arguments. John helps us think critically about how to win these fights and the tools that are actually effective in battle.Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!Head over to Un
The Ranch Profitability Boost that Comes from Quitting Hay Making (WCP 469)
There are myriad reasons to stop making hay. Dr. Carson Roberts shared 10 of them in a recent article. He joins me to discuss those reasons, but we also discuss the practicalities of quitting hay making as well as a case study of the difference in makes in profitability.Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!Sponsor:Understan
Joel Salatin on the Opportunities Created by Present Market Conditions (WCP 468)
Joel Salatin has an invitation to soybean farmers. He wants them to trade in the equipment for cattle and take advantage of present market conditions in both the cattle markets and the soybean markets that mean it is more profitable and fun to run cows. We also discuss the upcoming Rogue Food Conference in Rapid City, SD on February 6th and 7th and some of the reasons he and John Moody started the
Dr. Allen Williams on How to Actually Sell Grass-Finished Beef (WCP 467)
If we raise great grass-finished beef and get it processed with excellence, but we can't sell it we will have invested a lot of time and money in a product that doesn't generate revenue. Dr. Allen Williams is here to help us think deeply about how we actually sell grass-finished beef to our customers. We will talk about how to respond to questions regarding pricing as well as what cuts we should s
How Taylor Henry Learned to Lead AcresUSA After a Big Risk (WCP 466)
If you read one author you can become a clone, if you read two authors you can become confused, if you read 100 authors you can become wise. Taylor Henry listened to many books as he planned his exit from one profession. We discuss what he sees as the commonalities among those books and how that has shaped how he thinks about the business of agriculture.Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding
BeefMaps.com is Connecting Ranchers Directly with Beef Consumers (WCP 465)
BeefMaps.com is facilitating direct connections between ranchers and those looking to purchase beef. They have a variety of producers on the platform to meet the demand of a variety of consumers. RS June and Shanen Ebersole both have a unique set of skills that helps them to accomplish this task well. We discuss the challenges and the ground they have gained toward the goal on this episode of the
Life Transformation on a Working Ranch (WCP 464)
Zach Osburn's farm has become a place that produces more than just healthy soil and profits. He is working to see life transformation among men in crisis on his farm. He does this through several different approaches. He shares some of the different pieces of this process today on the Working Cows Podcast.Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your
Gabe Brown Wants Food to be Common Ground for Common Good (WCP 463)
Gabe Brown has traveled extensively within the United States and around the world. He sees a movement taking shape. People are passionate about healthy food that is grown in healthy soils. This movement reaches into communities, businesses, and governments. It has even reached into the castle of a king or two. He joins me to discuss the way this movement is impacting these different sectors and ho
Profitably Adding Diversity to Ranch Businesses with Dallas Mount (WCP 462)
Many gurus and business consultants have sung the praises of highly diversified businesses with many streams of income. These businesses are not without their own unique challenges. Dallas Mount of Ranch Management Consultants is here to help us think differently about what success looks like. Sometimes it means identifying the one or two things we do really well and then doing a lot more of those
Winter Feeding Strategies the Improve Profitability (WCP 461)
Winter feed costs often go a long way in determining our profitability as ranchers. As a Canadian Rancher Blain Hjertaas has learned some valuable lessons in controlling winter feed costs. He joins me today to discuss the strategies that he has found that go a long way to helping drive profitability by reducing expenses related to winter feeding.Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!Head
John Haskell and Wally Olson on Accomplishing Unthinkable Goals Through Better Marketing
The idea of purchasing land and animals at the same time seems unthinkable. However, if we are willing to think differently about our management of our key inventories, we can open up a whole new realm of possibilities. John Haskell and Wally Olson are familiar with many stories of people accomplishing lofty goals because they were willing to think outside the box.Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Und
Gabe Brown and Dr. Temple Grandin Discuss Building a More Resilient Food System (WCP 459)
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If we can develop animals that don't depend on inputs we can drive profitability. To do this we need to pay attention to more than just genetics. We need to also allow epigenetics to play a role in that selection process. Dr. Allen Williams was a university professor focused on genetics. His perspective has changed radically since those days. We discuss his understanding of what it takes to use th
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