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How AMP Grazing Drives Profitability Even in the Midwest (WCP 439)02 Jun 202501:09:13

The Midwest can be a difficult place to graze for a host of reasons. The competitiveness of the cash rent market, parasite load, mud, forage quality, and many other issues face those seeking to profitably graze in this region. Today we are joined by John Hays and Jeremy Sweeten of Understanding Ag to discuss their own experience with profitable grazing businesses as well as what they have seen work well as they have consulted on a wide variety of operations.

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

Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com

How Agritourism Helps the Profitability of Taylor Moyer’s Ranch (WCP 438)27 May 202500:52:51

As Taylor Moyer and his wife have sought to bootstrap their ranch operation they have had to think outside the box from an enterprise mix perspective, marketing perspective, and as it pertains to the potential sources of revenue the ranch can produce. This has led them to many capitalize on many different opportunities including custom grazing poultry and using “weeds” as a backdrop in senior photos and wedding photos. We discuss this and more today on the Working Cows Podcast.

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

Sponsor: Get Sea-90 with Garlic for Fly Control at Tractor Supply Today! SD Grassland Coalition Grazing School

Relevant Links: LandTrust.com

Taylor’s Previous Episode: Ep. 138 Taylor Moyer – A NASCAR Crew Chief on Managing People

How Tariffs and Supply Management are Impacting One Canadian Dairy Farmer (WCP 437)21 May 202500:58:44

Supply management may not line up with free market principles, but the fruits of it to this point have been positive for Sean Smith and his family. These strategies have helped the to remain profitable at a scale a family can manage. They have also freed them up to experiment with some more regenerative practices.

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

Sponsor: Ranch Right SD Grassland Coalition Grazing School

How Farmers and Ranchers Fix Water Quality Issues (WCP 436)16 May 202500:46:23

We are facing water quality and quantity issues across a broad swath of the agricultural landscape. This impacts not only our rural communities, but also those in cities and towns downstream from our operations. Brian Dougherty and Eric Fuchs join me today to discuss the simple methods agriculturalists can use to improve their land’s ability to hold on to more water. This will simultaneously fix many of the water quality issues in urban and suburban environments.

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

Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Attend a Soil Health Academy in 2025

How Dalton Darnell Learned to Deal with Psoriatic Arthritis (WCP 435)13 May 202500:58:02

In this world we will have trouble. We will experience pain, suffering, loss, and difficulty. How do we do that well? What role does faith play in helping us to successfully navigate these challenges. Dalton Darnell of 3:10 Ranch Life shares about his experience in dealing with Psoriatic Arthritis. We discuss the role of community, exercise, and his walk with Jesus in helping him overcome all of the related issues.

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

Sponsor: SD Grassland Coalition Grazing School Ranch Right

Relevant Links: 3:10 Ranch Life 3:10 EDU

Capitalizing on the Wildlife Diversity that is Attracted by Regenerative Agriculture (WCP 434)05 May 202500:58:44

As we progress down the regenerative journey we will see many changes on the landscape. Not the least of which is the diversity of wildlife that will be attracted to our operations. Jeremy Sweeten and Kent Solberg join me to discuss the ways to create spaces for wildlife as well as strategies for capitalizing on the wildlife that come as the landscape becomes more attractive to them.

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

Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Attend a Soil Health Academy in 2025

From NFL Data and Analytics to Profitable Maternal Cowherd (WCP 433)28 Apr 202500:59:03

Tyson Langland started his career with a data and analytics firm that worked with NFL football teams. When he decided to come back to the family farm and take over the cowherd, he brought that expertise with him. He achieved some goals regarding maternal traits early on, but that left him wanting more in the realm of performance. Since that time, they have been on a journey using genomic testing to speed up their movement toward their goal of optimizing maternal traits and performance. Today we get a unique cattleman’s perspective on genomic testing.

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

Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Attend a Soil Health Academy in 2025

Relevant Links: Ep. 027 Bob Howard – Linebred Genetics

The Massive Opportunity Presented by Managing US Military Installations Regeneratively (WCP 432)25 Apr 202500:59:02

The US Military has millions of acres within the US Border. In addition, they have the opportunity to impact many more acres outside of the United States by assisting those around US Military installations abroad to bring their management into alignment with regenerative principles. Maj. Eric Czaja is working to see this happen starting here at home and spreading abroad.

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

Sponsor: PowerflexSupply.com RangeWard.com

Relevant Links: Soil Health Academy Ecdysis Thousand Farms Initiative

How Matt Stone Found His Ideal Customer (WCP 431)22 Apr 202500:45:07

Your ideal customer is looking for what you are selling when you are selling it. They are willing to pay more because you have what they are demanding when the supply is lowest. Knowing your ideal customer isn’t just for direct-to-consumer business. In fact, Matt Stone of Dakota Growth joined me to discuss how Cow/Calf operators can find their ideal customer and be the guide to help the hero in this story find what they are looking for.

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

Sponsor: Ranch Right SD Grassland Coalition Grazing School

Join the Soil to Market Challenge May 6th, 2025

Dr. Allen Williams Shares His Keys to Successful Grass-Finishing (WCP 430)18 Apr 202501:13:29

If we are going to grass-finish our animals, we should do it excellently. There are many pieces to accomplishing this. It is possible in almost all latitudes and longitudes. Today, Dr. Allen Williams shares with us what he has learned about grass-finishing in nearly 30 years of doing it.

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

Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Attend a Soil Health Academy in 2025

Relevant Links: Understanding Ag Epigenetics Webinar Ep. 290 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – Three Rules of Adaptive Stewardship BONUS Ep. 283 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The 6-3-4

Beef Genetics That Help Fight Global Hunger (WCP 440)09 Jun 202501:02:48

America is a global leader in agriculture. Our influence has an incredibly broad reach. The problem with that is most places around the world don't have the infrastructure and supply chains to support feeding cattle like we do in America. The result is that many places around the world that have used American beef genetics (Taurus and Indicus) now routinely have 40% calf crops with most females only producing a calf every two to three years. Grant Vassberg is working to change that by finding and platforming producers in these countries that have largely stayed the course and continued to raise cattle the way their ancestors did. He does this through his company Bos Sires. He joins me again today to discuss the growth of this company since it's recent launch.

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

Sponsor:

UnderstandingAg.com

Relevant Links:

BosSires.com

The First Step to Managing What Matters (WCP 429)14 Apr 202500:58:24

If we aren’t measuring what matters we can’t manage it. First, we need to decide what we are trying to accomplish and then start measuring the data that correlates to that goal so that we can make good decisions for profitable businesses. Eric Jasinski of Ambrook helps us think about how we can get started on this journey.

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

Sponsor: SD Grassland Coalition Grazing School Ranch Right

Get 1 Month Free at Ambrook: Ambrook.com/WorkingCows

Profitable Regeneration Summit April 15th and 16th WorkingCows.net/PRS

How Horses Fit into a Regenerative Grazing Business (WCP 420)17 Mar 202500:44:46

Horses are severe grazers. They are capable of causing almost unparalleled damage in a pasture. Meg Greski joined me to discuss the lessons she has learned in developing a horse grazing business that is regenerative and profitable.

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

Sponsor: PowerflexSupply.com RangeWard.com

Ep. 330 – Javier Mesta – Profitable UHDG16 Oct 202301:01:42

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.

Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458

Sponsor:Ranch Right, LLCOlson Ranch, LLC

Relevant Links:Don Tachin Grazing

Ep. 329 – Enrique Guerrero – Implementing UHDG09 Oct 202300:56:24

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.

Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458

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 RevolutionEp. 282 Lynn Hoover and Michael Sileck – Using Ocean Minerals on the LandEp. 312 Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health

Ep. 328 – Kent Donica – Succeeding with Stockers06 Oct 202301:15:36

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.

Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458

Attend the Workshop:Livestock Economics, Finance, And Marketing with Kent Donica

Ep. 327 – Nick Jackson – Using Food Scraps02 Oct 202300:52:42

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.

Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458

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

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

Ep. 326 – Alex Johnston – Broadening Horizons25 Sep 202300:40:08

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.

Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458

Sponsor:His Cavvy FoundationRanching.FYI

Relevant Links:TikTok sheep[at]sheepleep[dot]comAlex on TwitterFacebook

Ep. 325 – Alan Newport – Ultra High-Density Grazing18 Sep 202300:54:09

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.

Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458

Sponsor:Zoetis

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

Ep. 324 – Jeremy Sweeten – Adding Value to Land and Livestock15 Sep 202300:53:25

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.

Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458

Attend a Soil Health Academy:Regenerative Farming at High Meadows of Hoosick, NY *psst* New York in Peak Fall Colors, Cider Donuts, and Caramel Apples

Ep. 323 – Clay Conry – Patreon Bonus Episodes11 Sep 202301:02:42

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.

Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458

Relevant Links:Patreon.com/WorkingCows

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

Ep. 322 – Jeremia Markway – Adding Hair Sheep04 Sep 202300:54:27

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.

Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458

Relevant Links:MarkwayRanch.com/School

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

Ep. 321 – Chuck Schembre – Regenerative Gardening02 Sep 202301:12:45

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.

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

Contact Understanding Ag:Connect with Understanding Ag

Profitable Marketing of Bulls and Other Ranch Products (WCP 419)14 Mar 202500:59:21

It’s easy to focus on the various pieces of our marketing strategy to the point that we forget to actually sell the products we are marketing. Karoline Bohannan, of the KRose Company, joined me to discuss the things to pay attention to as we seek to get the word out about our ranch and rural business products. This episode might focus on bulls and bull sales but the principles apply to all rural businesses.

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

Sponsor: Remedi Animal Solutions Wine Glass Ranch

Relevant Links: KRose Company

Ep. 320 – MCOOL and EID – Rep. Harriet Hageman28 Aug 202300:46:02

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.

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

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

Ep. 319 – Kate Sabino – Making Holistic Change22 Aug 202301:20:41

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.

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

Sponsor:Zoetis

Relevant Links:Kate’s Article

Ep. 318 – Monte Bottens – Soil Health from Tillage Ground Zero18 Aug 202301:07:03

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.

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

At Home Continuing Ed:Regen Ag 101 by Understanding Ag

Ep. 317 – Austin Maness – Harvest Returns14 Aug 202300:52:57

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.

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:HarvestReturns.com

Ep. 316 – Morgan Hartman – Soil Health Applied to Turf Management14 Aug 202300:55:49

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.

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

Relevant Links:Soil Health Academy in New YorkDriving the Green Blog

Ep. 315 – Jaime Elizondo – Natural Genetic Selection08 Aug 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.

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

Sponsor:Ranching.FYISunshine Bible Academy

Relevant Links:RWRanching.com

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

Ep. 314 – Mark Firth – Equipping the Next Generation31 Jul 202300:58:15

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.

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

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

Relevant Links:Arrowquip.com

Ep. 313 – Marisa Tolsma – Thriving Human Wellness24 Jul 202300:56:32

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.

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

Sponsor:Baja Gold Salt Co.

Relevant Links:Bumblebee ApothecaryBumblebee 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 Health17 Jul 202300:40:35

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.

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

Sponsors:Sunshine Bible AcademyRanch Right LLC

Relevant Links:Ocean Blue Agronomics

Ep. 311 – Karoline Rose – Setting Goals10 Jul 202301:07:41

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.

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

Sponsors:Sunshine Bible AcademyRanch Right LLC

Relevant Links:KRoseCompany.comThe Rancher’s Daughter

Natural Substitutes for Agronomic Applications that Drive Soil Health (WCP 418)12 Mar 202500:43:10

As we seek to bridge the gap toward a redesign of our agricultural systems natural options are going to be the best option for a host of reasons. Lynn Hoover of Ocean Blue Agronomics joins me to discuss the role of sea salt in balancing nutrients, activating soil biology, and connecting plants with the nutrients they need.

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

Relevant Links: Ocean Blue Agronomics

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

Ep. 310 – Wally Congdon – Reasserting Local Control04 Jul 202300:44:55

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.

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

Ep. 309 – Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen – Discover Ag26 Jun 202300:47:26

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.

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 LinksDiscover Ag Podcast

Ep. 308 – Fernando Falomir – Managing in Brittle Environments23 Jun 202300:58:28

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.

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

Continue Your Education:Register Now for Regen Ag 101

Ep. 307 – Jacob Miller – Surviving Drought19 Jun 202301:00:08

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.

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

Sponsor:InheritProgress.comPerformance Livestock Analytics

Relevant Links:LivewireFenceSupply.com

Ep. 306 – Jeff and Logan Pribbeno – Keeping the Ranch Together for 5 Generations12 Jun 202301:02:12

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.

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

Sponsors:Sunshine Bible AcademyRanching.FYI

Relevant Links:Wine Glass RanchLogan on Twitter

Ep. 305 – Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – Matching Management to Context10 Jun 202301:05:27

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.

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

Continue Your Education:Register Now for Regen Ag 101

Ep. 304 – Dallas Mount – What is Profit For?05 Jun 202300:54:35

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.

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

Sponsors:Sunshine Bible AcademyRanching.FYI

Relevant Links:RanchingforProfit.comEp. 114 Dave Pratt – Monuments to Tax Avoidance

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

Ep. 303 – Don Day – Long Term Weather Forecasting29 May 202300:47:38

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.

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

CSU Stock Planning Paper:StockingPlanningCSU

Ep. 302 – Burke Teichert – Characteristics of Successful Ranch Managers pt. 226 May 202301:04:21

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.

Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! 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 Stockdogs22 May 202301:03:22

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

Drones to the Rescue! How Drones Are Opening Up Hard to Access Landscapes for Planting Cover Crops (WCP 417)10 Mar 202500:53:00

Drones continue to improve in efficiency and cost. They are proving useful across agriculture and reducing waste and over application of chemicals. Preston Cave shares some of his experiences using drones in different agricultural applications. We also talk about him joining a team of heroes that help delivered relief to victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.

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

Sponsor: Ranch Right Wineglass Ranch

Ep. 300 – Jolene Brown – Developing the Next Generation15 May 202300:56:16

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. 112 May 202301:05:54

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.

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Ep. 298 – Dawn Hnatow – Changing Stockmanship08 May 202300:56:08

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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Relevant Links:CattleUpStockmanship.com2023 Stockmanship School June 1-4

Ep. 297 – Jared Sorenson – Ag Steward01 May 202301:07:25

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.

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