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Ep. 091 – Bart Davidson – Decisionable Data
Bart Davidson joined me to talk about how ranchers and graziers can make better decisions if the data they are already collecting is returned to them in a meaningful way. We talk about how Maia grazing is providing that kind of information to ranchers and graziers of all sizes. We also discuss the improtance of making the most of good years and failing fast to learn fast.
Ep. 090 – Dallas Mount – Profitability Targets
Dallas Mount, Extension Educator for the University of Wyoming and instructor for the final class of the High Plains Ranch Practicum joined me ahead of the June 26th launch of the class. We discuss profitability targets for the 2018 calf crop and how you could use them to inform the decisions you are still making about the 2019 calf crop.
Ep. 089 – Dalmas Tiampati – Maasai Center for Regenerative Pastoralism
Dalmas Tiampati of the Maasai Center for Regenerative Pastoralism of Kenya joined me to discuss the history of Maasai Pastoralism, the effects of colonialism, as well as his hopes, dreams, and definition of success for his people. We talk about how Dalmas plans to use Holistic Management to regenerate land, livestock, and his communities through ancient pastoralist practices.
Ep. 088 – Experiments in Stock Density
Brian Alexander, Custom Grazier, Prescribed Burner, and Wildfire Survivor joined me to discuss his experiences at the Grass Fed Exchange as well as some new ideas he as a result of attending. We talk about the business opportunities presented by strip grazing and about how he went about making the decision to give this expirement a shot.
Ep. 087 – Bob Kinford – The Three Quarters Misguided Ambitions of the American Prairie Reserve
Bob Kinford joins me to discuss the American Prairie Reserve and his perspective on their misguided ambitions. We also talk about how Bob would use Migratory Grazing to accomplish the regeneration of the landscapes.
Ep. 086 – Glen Jensen – Increasing Accuracy of Breeding Soundness Exams
Glen Jensen a veterinarian with Emery Animal Health in Castle Dale, UT joined me to discuss the current state of bull breeding soundness exams and what we can do to improve their accuracy. We discuss the importance of morphological and motile soundness in sperm cells as well as ways to help standardize the process of determining the breeding soundness of seedstock industry wide. Sponsor:HPRanchPracticum.comGuest’s Website:EmeryAnimalHealth.comGuest’s Article:Who pays the piper? The hidden losses of subfertile bullsWebsite Mentioned:IntegrisCattle.com
Ep. 085 – Cody Creelman – Castration in All Stages of the Beef Life Cycle
Cody Creelman, Cow Vet, from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada joins me to talk about different ways of handling and thinking about the task of castration. We discuss regional strategies as well as some out of the box tactics people are using to realize some unexpected gains.Leave WCP a Voicemail:(605)549-5401Guest’s Vlog:<iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6s_w8XzrwA” frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture” allowfullscreen></iframe>Keep up with Cody:FacebookYouTubeTwitterSnapchatvahs.netIntro Voice Over:H/T: Jim ThompsonIntro Music:H/T: Luke Dowler
Ep. 084 – John Coleman Locke – Mob Grazing to Improve Land, Livestock, and Life
John Coleman Locke of the Locke Division of the J.D. Hudgins ranch joined me to discuss their transition to and implementation of mob grazing to improve their resource base. We talk about his influences like Dave Pratt, Dallas Mount, and Ian Mitchell-Innes. We also discuss how much of a paradigm challenge it is for a seed stock operation to employ these techniques. Be sure to tune in to their bull sale on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 to see how your business might be improved by some Bos Indicus genetics.
Ep. 084 – John Coleman Locke – Mob Grazing to Improve Land, Livestock, and Life
John Coleman Locke of the Locke Division of the J.D. Hudgins ranch joined me to discuss their transition to and implementation of mob grazing to improve their resource base. We talk about his influences like Dave Pratt, Dallas Mount, and Ian Mitchell-Innes. We also discuss how much of a paradigm challenge it is for a...
Ep. 083 – Kelly Sidoryk – Developing a Shared Vision
Kelly Sidoryk is an Holistic Management Educator based out of Blackroot, AB, CA. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in helping families develop the shared vision that will facilitate smooth management and asset transition in their succession planning an execution process. I so appreciate Kelly’s heart to help people develop businesses that are not only economically and ecologically sustainable but also sustainable on the human resources front.
Ep. 082 – Rob Jennings – Grassroots Traceability with BeefChain
Rob Jennings is the CEO and Co-Founder of BeefChain a grassroots free-market tool for tracking and communicating the handling and sourcing information of livestock. I am excited to feature this decentralized approach to answering the questions consumers want answered as well as putting the power of information in the hands of beef producers.
Ep. 081 – Dave Ollila – History of the Western Range Ewe
Dave Ollila, SDSU Extension Sheep Specialist, joins me once again to answer some questions about his recent presentation on the history of the Western Range Ewe. We discuss the development and use of the Targhee and Rambouillet sheep breeds in Western contexts. We also talk about the future of the Western Sheep industry and how they can be a key factor in benefiting soil health.
Bonus Ep. 080 – Dave Pratt – Disaster Recovery
Dave Pratt, owner of Ranch Management Consultants the parent company of the Ranching for Profit school, has experience in guiding ranchers through disaster recovery. I invited me to share some of his experience in helping people focus on the right things in their recovery efforts.<strong>Article Mentioned:</strong><a href=”http://workingcows.net/nebraska-disaster-relief/”>WorkingCows.net/Nebraska</a>
Ep. 083 – Kelly Sidoryk – Developing a Shared Vision
Kelly Sidoryk is an Holistic Management Educator based out of Blackroot, AB, CA. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in helping families develop the shared vision that will facilitate smooth management and asset transition in their succession ...
Ep. 082 – Rob Jennings – Grassroots Traceability with BeefChain
Rob Jennings is the CEO and Co-Founder of BeefChain a grassroots free-market tool for tracking and communicating the handling and sourcing information of livestock. I am excited to feature this decentralized approach to answering the questions consumers want answered as well as putting the power of information in the hands of beef producers. RSVP for...
Ep. 081 – Dave Ollila – The History of the Western Range Ewe
Dave Ollila, SDSU Extension Sheep Specialist, joins me once again to answer some questions about his recent presentation on the history of the Western Range Ewe. We discuss the development and use of the Targhee and Rambouillet sheep breeds in Western contexts. We also talk about the future of the Western Sheep industry and how...
Bonus Ep. 080 – Dave Pratt – Disaster Recovery
Dave Pratt, owner of Ranch Management Consultants the parent company of the Ranching for Profit school, has experience in guiding ranchers through disaster recovery. I invited me to share some of his experience in helping people focus on the right things in their recovery efforts. Article Mentioned: WorkingCows.net/Nebraska
Ep. 079 – Brett Wright – Ripping Off the Band-Aid
Brett Wright, North Central Oklahoma Rancher, joins me to discuss the process of ripping off the Band-Aid of transitioning from to traditional to low-cost cow herd management. His challenges, his successes, and his sources of encouragement and information. Subscribe to WCP: WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 025 Kit Pharo – Profit Per Acre – April 16th,…
Ep. 079 – Brett Wright – Ripping Off the Band-Aid
Brett Wright, North Central Oklahoma Rancher, joins me to discuss the process of ripping off the Band-Aid of transitioning from to traditional to low-cost cow herd management. His challenges, his successes, and his sources of encouragement and information. Subscribe to WCP: WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 025 Kit Pharo – Profit Per Acre – April 16th,...
Bonus Ep. 78 – Steve Nelson – Nebraska Disaster Relief
Steve Nelson, President of Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, joins me to discuss the recent devastation from the flooding in Eastern Nebraska. We also talk about some opportunities to help those affected by these recent events. Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Relief Efforts: Disaster Relief Donations Disaster Relief Exchange Portal Related Post: WorkingCows.net/Nebraska
Bonus Ep. 78 – Steve Nelson – Nebraska Disaster Relief
Steve Nelson, President of Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, joins me to discuss the recent devastation from the flooding in Eastern Nebraska. We also talk about some opportunities to help those affected by these recent events. Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Relief Efforts: Disaster Relief Donations Disaster Relief Exchange Portal Related Post: WorkingCows.net/Nebraska
Ep. 077 – Trenton Stout – No-Till on the Plains 2019
Trenton Stout of the TopSoil Podcast joins be to discuss some lessons learned at No-Till on the Plains 2019. We also touch on integrating different sectors of the industry and some of the mechanics of soil health. Nebraska Disaster Relief: WorkingCows.net/Nebraska Also, be on the look out for some practical ways to help in some...
Ep. 077 – Trenton Stout – No-Till on the Plains 2019
Trenton Stout of the TopSoil Podcast joins be to discuss some lessons learned at No-Till on the Plains 2019. We also touch on integrating different sectors of the industry and some of the mechanics of soil health. Nebraska Disaster Relief: WorkingCows.net/Nebraska Also, be on the look out for some practical ways to help in some…
Ep. 076 – Charlie Arnott – Biodynamic Agriculture
Charlie Arnott, award winning Australian grazier, joins me from Boroowa, New South Wales to discuss biodynamic agriculture, how to get started, it’s benefits, and how to go about “catching the monkey.” Vote (ONCE) Share Everyday: WorkingCows.net/Vote Resources Mentioned: Maria Thun Rudolf Steiner Guest’s Website: CharlieArnott.com.au Guest’s Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Book Mentioned: Guest’s Award…
Ep. 076 – Charlie Arnott – Biodynamic Agriculture
Charlie Arnott, award winning Australian grazier, joins me from Boroowa, New South Wales to discuss biodynamic agriculture, how to get started, it’s benefits, and how to go about “catching the monkey.” Vote (ONCE) Share Everyday: WorkingCows.net/Vote Resources Mentioned: Maria Thun Rudolf Steiner Guest’s Website: CharlieArnott.com.au Guest’s Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Book Mentioned: Guest’s Award...
Ep. 075 – Allan Savory – The State of Regenerative Agriculture
Allan Savory joins me for this special 75th episode of the Working Cows podacst. We discuss common mistakes made by graziers, the future of regenerative agriculture, and the absolute necessity of a management plan. Allan also touches on the goal of planning, what is possible with a good holistic plan, as well as the benefits...
Ep. 075 – Allan Savory – The State of Regenerative Agriculture
Allan Savory joins me for this special 75th episode of the Working Cows podacst. We discuss common mistakes made by graziers, the future of regenerative agriculture, and the absolute necessity of a management plan. Allan also touches on the goal of planning, what is possible with a good holistic plan, as well as the benefits…
Ep. 074 – Dave Ollila – The Benefits of Multi-Species Grazing
Today we talk to Dave Ollila about the method and benefits of multiple species grazing. Dave deals talks us through the specific ways that sheep can benefit a cow/calf operation economically as well as through building healthy soils through targeted grazing and increased plant diversity. Support WCP: Vote and Share Everyday! Guest’s Contact Information: SDSU...
Ep. 074 – Dave Ollila – The Benefits of Multi-Species Grazing
Today we talk to Dave Ollila about the method and benefits of multiple species grazing. Dave deals talks us through the specific ways that sheep can benefit a cow/calf operation economically as well as through building healthy soils through targeted grazing and increased plant diversity. Support WCP: Vote and Share Everyday! Guest’s Contact Information: SDSU…
Ep. 073 – Christine Su – PastureMap Serving Ranchers with Better Data
Christine Su is the Co-Founder and CEO of PastureMap. She has had an incredible journey into the ranching industry and has helped make one of the most useful and important pieces of technology for ranching today. I asked Christine to join me to talk about how PastureMap is being shaped and how the team is...
Ep. 073 – Christine Su – PastureMap Serving Ranchers with Better Data
Christine Su is the Co-Founder and CEO of PastureMap. She has had an incredible journey into the ranching industry and has helped make one of the most useful and important pieces of technology for ranching today. I asked Christine to join me to talk about how PastureMap is being shaped and how the team is…
Ep. 072 – Free-Market Cowpitalism
How can we introduce competition into our cow herds? How can we introduce competition into the enterprises that make-up our ranch businesses? Ultimately, how can we get profitability into our ranch businesses? In this episode I attempt to apply free-market principles to the management decisions facing those seeking to make a living with grass and…
Ep. 072 – Free-Market Cowpitalism
How can we introduce competition into our cow herds? How can we introduce competition into the enterprises that make-up our ranch businesses? Ultimately, how can we get profitability into our ranch businesses?
Ep. 071 – Logan Pribbeno – “That won’t work here. . .”
Logan Pribbeno is a manager at Wine Glass Ranch in Southwestern Nebraska. I reached out to Logan after seeing a tweet that indicated that they were up to some paradigm challenging on the operation. I am always on the hunt for new and different ways of challenging paradigms. Share the WCP: Every episode can be…
Ep. 071 – Logan Pribbeno – “That won’t work here. . .”
Logan Pribbeno is a manager at Wine Glass Ranch in Southwestern Nebraska. I reached out to Logan after seeing a tweet that indicated that they were up to some paradigm challenging on the operation. I am always on the hunt for new and different ways of ...
Ep. 070 – Dave Pratt – Owner Value
Dave Pratt, Owner of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss issues related to Owner Value and how we determine and manage the relationships with all the various individuals with (real) equity in our ranch businesses. Subscribe to WCP: WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Guest’s Article: A True Story About a Real Manager Guest’s Website RanchManagement.com Guest’s Previous Episodes:…
Ep. 070 – Dave Pratt – Owner Value
Dave Pratt, Owner of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss issues related to Owner Value and how we determine and manage the relationships with all the various individuals with (real) equity in our ranch businesses.
Ep. 069 – Roland Kroos and Patrick Toomey – Rebranding Herd Impact
Roland Kroos and Patrick Toomey sat down with me after their Holistic Management Roadshow sponsored by the South Dakota Grassland Coalition. We reviewed many of the subjects they touched on at their one-day workshop.
Ep. 069 – Roland Kroos and Patrick Toomey – Rebranding Herd Impact
Roland Kroos and Patrick Toomey sat down with me after their Holistic Management Roadshow sponsored by the South Dakota Grassland Coalition. We reviewed many of the subjects they touched on at their one-day workshop. Subscribe to the Show: WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Guest’s Facebook: facebook.com/CrossroadsRanchConsulting Guest’s Website: www.CrossRoadsRanchConsulting.com Roland’s Previous Appearance: Ep. 014 Roland Kroos – Managing the…
Ep. 068 – Steve Kenyon – Managing “Waste” in Bale Grazing
Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching in Busby, AB, CA joined me to discuss his recent article for Canadian Cattlemen. In this article he challenged the paradigm that unconsumed feed in bale grazing is a waste. WCP Social Media: facebook.com/WorkingCows twitter.com/YPClayConry Guest’s Article: Bale Grazing. ‘What a waste of feed!’ NO Guest’s Facebook Page: facebook.com/GreenerPasturesRanching…
Ep. 068 – Steve Kenyon – Managing “Waste” in Bale Grazing
Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching in Busby, AB, CA joined me to discuss his recent article for Canadian Cattlemen. In this article he challenged the paradigm that unconsumed feed in bale grazing is a waste. WCP Social Media: facebook.
Ep. 067 – Gabe Brown – Dirt to Soil
Gabe Brown of Bismarck, ND joins me to discuss some of the concepts discussed in his new book Dirt to Soil. Gabe will be a speaker at the 2019 Farm and Ranch Conference. Gabe is a sought-after speaker and consultant on issues related to cover-crops,
Ep. 067 – Gabe Brown – Dirt to Soil
Gabe Brown of Bismarck, ND joins me to discuss some of the concepts discussed in his new book Dirt to Soil. Gabe will be a speaker at the 2019 Farm and Ranch Conference. Gabe is a sought-after speaker and consultant on issues related to cover-crops, grazing, and soil health all of which we cover today…
Ep. 066 – Tim Goodnight – Grass-Finished Steers
Tim Goodnight is the Bull Development Manager for Pharo Cattle Company in Cheyenne Wells, CO. He joined me to discuss the logistics of finishing steers on forages alone. We talk about the results of their trial run with Cactus feeders as well as the future and the ability of this model to scale. Support the…
Ep. 066 – Tim Goodnight – Grass-Finished Steers
Tim Goodnight is the Bull Development Manager for Pharo Cattle Company in Cheyenne Wells, CO. He joined me to discuss the logistics of finishing steers on forages alone. We talk about the results of their trial run with Cactus feeders as well as the fu...
Ep. 065 – Sarah Wentzel-Fisher and Sam Ryerson – Quivira Coalition’s New Agrarians Apprenticeship Program
Sarah Wentzel-Fisher is the Executive Director of the Quivira Coalition, a Non-Profit based in Santa Fe, NM. Sam Ryerson is a Rancher based in Central New Mexico and a 2010 graduate of Quivira Coalition’s apprenticeship program. They join me today to talk about the opportunities afforded to young ranchers by Quivira’s New Agrarians Apprenticeship Program….
Ep. 065 – Sarah Wentzel-Fisher and Sam Ryerson – Quivira Coalition’s New Agrarians Apprenticeship Program
Sarah Wentzel-Fisher is the Executive Director of the Quivira Coalition, a Non-Profit based in Santa Fe, NM. Sam Ryerson is a Rancher based in Central New Mexico and a 2010 graduate of Quivira Coalition’s apprenticeship program.
BONUS Ep. 064 – Rich and Sara Grim – Mid-Missouri River Prescribed Burn Association
Rich and Sara Grim head-up the Mid-Missouri River Prescribed Burn Association. They have been using fire as a tool for fighting an imbalance of Eastern Redcedar. Subscribe to WCP: WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Our Amazing Grasslands Video: Mid-Missouri River Prescribed Burn Association on Facebook: facebook.com/MMRPBA Article Mentioned: Working Ranch-September/October 2018
BONUS Ep. 064 – Rich and Sara Grim – Mid-Missouri River Prescribed Burn Association
Rich and Sara Grim head-up the Mid-Missouri River Prescribed Burn Association. They have been using fire as a tool for fighting an imbalance of Eastern Redcedar. Subscribe to WCP: WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Our Amazing Grasslands Video: Mid-Missouri Riv...
Ep. 063 – Aaron Berger – Leased Land and Cow Herds
Aaron Berger, Beef Educator with the University of Nebraska Lincoln joined me to discuss issues related to his recent article in the BeefWatch Newsletter regarding the ins and outs of leasing land and cow herds.