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The First Step to Managing What Matters (WCP 429)
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 Principles Keep You From Getting Left Behind by Chasing Fads (WCP 428)
Principles are powerful tools that can help us to avoid the temptation to follow the crowd and ranch like everyone else. Today we talk to Bart Carmichael and Pat Guptill about their new venture together, Principled Land Managers. We discuss both of their histories with regenerative agriculture as well as how they work to foster the kind of mutual mentorship relationship they have enjoyed among those who participate in their programs. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: PowerflexSupply.com RangeWard.com Relevant Links: Principled Land Managers Profitable Regeneration Summit NEXT WEEK!: Profitable Regeneration Summit April 15, 16th
Burke Teichert on His Five Essentials of Successful Ranch Managers (WCP 427)
Burke Teichert has a long track record of success in managing profitable ranches. Over that time, he has noticed some commonalities among successful ranch managers. He has boiled it down to Five Essentials. Today we discuss these 5 Essentials and how to apply them in a way that all resources under management are on a continuous plane of improvement. 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 Hear Burke on the Profitable Regeneration Summit Next Week! Profitable Regeneration Summit April 15, 16th
Robust Solutions to Infrastructure Necessities (WCP 426)
Neil Thorsteinson of Range Ward and Powerflex Supply joined me to discuss his journey into regenerative ranching as well as his work with Range Ward over the years. We discuss Powerflex Supply’s Rancher Success Program, the history of the companies, as well as the versatility of these systems. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: PowerflexSupply.com RangeWard.com
Lessons Learned After Capturing Over 100 Life Stories (WCP 425)
It won’t be long until everyone living was born after a time when electricity was ubiquitous in it’s availability. How does that fact change our society? Vance Crowe, of Legacy Interviews, joined me to discuss how this project has impacted him as well as some of the common lessons people share with him as he captures their life story. 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 Book Your Legacy Interview: Legacy Interviews Where I’ll Be: Profitable Regeneration Summit April 15, 16th
Predicting Exceptional Beef Tenderness with 100% Accuracy through this Genetic Marker (WCP 424)
A positive beef eating experience depends on more than flavor and marbling. Frank Hendrix has discovered the genetic marker that is 100% accurate in predicting exceptionally tender beef. We discuss his journey into this discovery as well as the bottom line of profitability related to finding animals that display this marker. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: KRose Company Bull Sale Marketing Guide Sea-90 Ocean Minerals Relevant Links: Order Your Test Today Hear Frank Hendrix Live at PCC Sales this Spring Where I’ll Be: Profitable Regeneration Summit April 15, 16th
The Skills Necessary to Profitably Run Goats (WCP 423)
Goats are notoriously difficult to contain. Daniel Magalsky joins me to discuss the tools and skills necessary to keep goats in as well as ensure their success as a family unit. We also discuss how goats continue to be more profitable than cow/calf enterprises even in our current market conditions. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Patreon.com/WorkingCows Relevant Links: TireWinder.com Profitable Regeneration Summit
High-Density Sheep Grazing that Drives Soil Health (WCP 422)
Sheep like “weeds.” They will eat them first. This makes them a great tool for improving all kinds of landscapes, including forage crops. Matt Goble, a sixth-generation sheepman from Utah, joins me to discuss the different strategies he and his family employ to make their wool sheep a very profitable enterprise. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: PowerflexSupply.com RangeWard.com Join the Profitable Regeneration Summit! April 15th and 16th with Burke Teichert, Wally Olson, Steve Campbell, and many more
Applying the Six Principles of Soil Health in Our Gardens (WCP 421)
Are we consistently applying the Six Principles of Soil Health to all of our acres? Even our gardens? Marni Thompson of Understanding Ag joins me to discuss the lessons she has learned in applying these principles in her garden. We discuss the challenges, best practices, and the role of compost in the success of this strategy. 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:
How Horses Fit into a Regenerative Grazing Business (WCP 420)
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
Profitable Marketing of Bulls and Other Ranch Products (WCP 419)
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
Natural Substitutes for Agronomic Applications that Drive Soil Health (WCP 418)
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
Drones to the Rescue! How Drones Are Opening Up Hard to Access Landscapes for Planting Cover Crops (WCP 417)
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
Sound Money’s Role in Fixing America’s Broken Rural Economies (WCP 416)
Is regenerative agriculture enough to fix America’s broken rural economies? Can we simply soil health our way out of the mess that the has been created by inflation and the printing of money? Joel Hollingsworth says “no.” While soil health and regenerative agriculture are crucial without sound money we are going to struggle to get meaningful traction in bringing back rural America. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Patreon.com/WorkingCows Relevant Links: Soil and Money Article Regenerative Ranching in the Age of Everything and What We Can Learn from the Agricultural Depression Follow Joel on X Smoke River Ranch
Profitable Winter-Feeding Strategies that Move the Needle (WCP 415)
Managing winter feed costs can boost profitability as reliably as almost any other change we can make. Stefan Bouw, of Edie Creek Angus, joined me once again to discuss some of the different strategies they have implemented over the years to manage labor costs and boost animal performance through his harsh Canadian winters. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: KRose Company Bull Sale Marketing Guide Patreon.com/WorkingCows Relevant Links: Edie Creek Angus
Redesigning Our Nutrient Management for Soil Health (WCP 414)
Brian Dougherty of Understanding Ag joins me once again. This time to discuss how we can become more adaptable with our nutrient management. Rather than following the conventional 4R approach of right source, right rate, right time, right place we look at the 6P approach where we let the 6 Principles of Soil Health guide our redesign of our whole nutrient management system. 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 Guest’s Previous Episode: Ep. 374 Brian Dougherty and Luke Jones – Thinking About Cover Crops Ep. 355 Brian Dougherty – Managing Soil Nutrients
Will Winter on The A to Z of Apple Cider Vinegar (WCP 413)
Will Winter joins me once again. This time we are focused on the A to Z of Apple Cider Vinegar. What purpose does it fill in a livestock operation? Why the source matters? As well as some practical considerations for how we use it on our operations. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Wineglass Ranch KRose Company Bull Sale Marketing Guide Relevant Links: CampbellsDailyApple.com
A Homeopathic Approach to Calving Season (WCP 412)
Calving season can be a stressful time for cattle and cattlemen alike. Ellen Bench joins me once again to talk about a different approach to helping calving season go more smoothly and less stressfully for everyone involved. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: KRose Company Bull Sale Marketing Guide Wineglass Ranch Relevant Links: RemediAnimalSolutions.com Guest’s Previous Episode: Ep. 371 Ellen Bench – Implementing Homeopathic Livestock Health Ep. 368 Ellen Bench – Homeopathic Livestock Health
Changing Our Mindset to Help Facilitate Regenerative Agriculture (WCP 411)
Our mindset determines what we are willing to entertain as an option. Being willing to wean ourselves off of conventional approaches to agriculture and experiment with regenerative agriculture is no different. Luke Jones, Consultant with Understanding Ag, joins me to discuss the process he has seen work well in helping people change their mindset and their practices. 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 Guest’s Previous Episode: Ep. 388 Gabe Brown and Luke Jones – Making the Regenerative Shift Ep. 374 Brian Dougherty and Luke Jones – Thinking About Cover Crops
Applying the Six Principles of Soil Health in Orchards (WCP 410)
If we are going to regenerate our food system we must also work on regenerating fruit and nut crops generally grown in orchards. Much of the conventional wisdom in the orchard industry is stacked against the application of the Six Principles of Soil Health. Chuck Schembre, Soil Health Consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me to discuss some of the most fruitful strategies he has seen in applying the Six Principles of Soil Health in Orchards. 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 Guest’s Previous Episode: Ep. 321 Chuck Schembre – Regenerative Gardening
Planning for Profitable Market Transaction (WCP 409)
Marketing is a big lever for the average ranch. How do we push on that lever with the right information at the right time to help us make profitable market transactions? Nelson Koehn developed his Value of Gain website to help people do just that. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Wineglass Ranch Ranch Right Relevant Links: ValueofGain.com Companion Video
Leadership According to Jesus (WCP 408)
In this episode I share a talk I gave during a breakout session at the recent South Dakota Grassland Coalition annual conference. I take a look at a few passages from the New Testament Book of Matthew and consider the implications for how we handle leadership. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!
The Necessary Pieces for Leaders to Replace Themselves (WCP 407)
Good leaders direct their organizations toward success. Great leaders replace themselves with leaders better than they are. Josh Kerpan has been on a journey to replace himself. He and his team have accomplished that. Today on the Working Cows podcast we discuss the importance of Purpose, Processes, and People to escape the entrepreneurial trap. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Ranch Right Wineglass Ranch Relevant Links: KZNSolutions.ca Kerpan Farms
Managing the Unseen Before it Becomes Visible (WCP 406)
How do leaders shape the future of the resources with which they have been entrusted? What does it take to avoid catastrophe and maximize positive results? In a word, intentionality. We have to continue making small regular investments in our resources to ensure long-term success. In this episode I share a keynote I gave to the gathering at the 2024 South Dakota Grassland Coalition Annual Conference. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Wine Glass Ranch Remedi Animal Solutions Relevant Links: Ogallala Livestock Ep. 368 Ellen Bench – Homeopathic Livestock Health Ep. 371 Ellen Bench – Implementing Homeopathic Livestock Health
How Sheep Improve Soil Health and Profitability (WCP 405)
Many places around the country talk about sheep being the mortgage lifters. South Central Kansas is no different. Ryan and Kelsey Keeling have been on a journey to transition the ranch they manage to a higher percentage of grazing days allotted to sheep. They joined me to discuss how they are sharing this journey on Kelsey’s new podcast “Feed the Sheep” as well as the advantages and challenges of this process. We also talk about some of the strategies they have been employing to maximize the unique ways sheep impact soil health. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Grassland Management School Ranch Right Relevant Links: Balanced Ruminant Grazers on YouTube
Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams on Fixing America’s Broken Rural Economies (WCP 404)
In part two of a discussion on where we stand in American agriculture Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams joined me to discuss what we can do to revive rural America economically speaking. We discuss the role of regenerative agriculture in accomplishing this goal as well as the causes of the hollowing out of rural America. 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 Related Episode: Ep. 402 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – Fixing America’s Broken Water Cycle
Developing Easy-Keeping Cattle for Maximum Profitability (WCP 403)
Wineglass Ranch has been on a mission for many years to develop easy-keeping cattle. They have sought to do this by developing heifers that get bred year after year, developing bulls that add heterosis, and maintain a low frame score cow that can graze 365 days per year. Cow boss TJ Ellicott joined me to discuss the process of accomplishing this mission as well as how you can get these cattle into your herd. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Ranch Right Wineglass Ranch Relevant Links: Ogallala Livestock
Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams on Fixing America’s Broken Water Cycle (WCP 402)
What is the State of Agriculture in 2025 in America? How do we substantively make a difference in 2025 in American Agriculture? Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams join me to discuss their understanding of where we are in agriculture and how we make real progress in a regenerative direction. 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 Body Language Affects What People Hear with Joshua and Tara Dukart (WCP 401)
Over 90% of our communication is non-verbal. From body language, to tone, to mirror neurons it’s less about what we said and more about how we said it including our posture while saying. Guests Joshua and Tara Dukart help me take a deep dive on all things communication. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links: SeekFirstRanch.com/Leadership Eastern Montana Regenerative Ag Group Communication Workshop
How Joel Salatin Develops Leaders Ready to Thrive at Polyface Farms (WCP 400)
The Great Wealth Transfer is coming. What are Joel Salatin and Polyface Farms doing to prepare leaders to thrive? Among other things they are training them to run attractive businesses, fostering a culture of innovation, and teaching their employees how to complain. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: SDGrass.org RanchRightLLC.com Relevant Links: TheLunaticFarmer.com Your Successful Farm Business: Production, Profit, Pleasure Ep. 050 Joel Salatin – Increasing Profitability Polyface Style EMRA Event: Level Up Your Leadership and Communication
Ep. 399 – Jared Luhman – Investing in Real Estate
Jared Luhman, host of the newly rebranded Ranching Returns podcast, joined me to discuss his strategy of investing in real estate. We also discuss his favorite resources and lessons learned. We get the discussion started by talking about his recent rebrand. The conversation turns to real estate investing as Jared discusses lessons learned through the podcast. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links: Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson
Ep. 398 – John Hays – Marketing Pastured Proteins
John Hays, a consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me to discuss the journey he and his family have been on to diversify and market the products raised on their farm. We discuss the necessary education, connections, and infrastructure to succeed in direct marketing pastured proteins. We also discuss his ability to compete for leases in a context dominated by corn and soy bean operations. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Course Mentioned: Business Made Simple
Ep. 397 – Eric Fuchs – Walking the Regenerative Path
Eric Fuchs, a consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me to talk about the journey they have been on at his farm to get to more diversity. We talk about the role the Six Principles played in this journey as well as some of the things he had to unlearn from his previous education in grazing management. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: SDGrass.org RanchRightLLC.com Relevant Links: Soil Health Academy
Ep. 396 – Jonathan and Stefan Bouw – A Journey into Grass-Based Genetics
Jonathan and Stefan Bouw of Howrey Angus and Edie Creek Angus joined me to discuss the journey they have been on to find grass-based genetics. We discuss the steps they have taken from genetics developed to thrive in the feedlot to genetics developed to thrive on grass. We also discuss the process of taking over ownership of a herd of cattle that was developed by Monte Howrey that currently runs near Sterling, ND which is nearly 400 miles Southwest of their home territory near Dugald, MB, Canada. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links: Howrey Angus Howrey Angus RFP Scholarship
Ep. 395 – Grant Vassberg – Finding Fertile Cattle
Grant Vassberg, of Bos Sires and Kallion Farms, joined me to discuss the journey he has been on to develop a cooperative for producers looking to source fertile cattle. We discuss what makes a fertile cow as well as the heritability of fertility. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Sea-90.com/Tractor Relevant Links: BosSires.com KallionFarms.com
Ep. 394 – Kent Donica – Learning Market Lessons
Kent Donica, a consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me once again to discuss the lessons he has learned from his career as a Sell/Buy Marketer. We discuss the importance of discipline, the roll of fear and greed, as well as things he will never do again. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Guest’s Previous Episode: Ep. 328 Kent Donica – Succeeding with Stockers
Ep. 393 – John Kempf – Making America Healthy Again
John Kempf, Host of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, joined me to discuss his perspective on what it is going to take to regenerate and relocalize America’s food system. We discuss success stories he has seen as well as the opportunities presented by the challenges of our current infrastructure. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: RanchRightLLC.com SDGrass.org Relevant Links: AdvancingEcoAg.com
Ep. 392 – Amber Bell – Ruminating with Real Ag
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! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Relevant Links:
Ep. 391 – John Moody – Fighting RFID
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! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Rogue Food Conference: Rogue Food Conference – Texas
Ep. 390 – Joshua and Tara Dukart – Experiencing Breakthroughs
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! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Sea-90.com/Tractor Relevant Links: SDGrass.org Seek First Ranch
Ep. 389 – Dr. Tom Roskos – Investing Herd Health
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! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Sea-90.com/Tractor Relevant Links: Dr. Tom Roskos’ Website
Ep. 388 – Gabe Brown and Luke Jones – Making the Regenerative Shift
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! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! 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
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! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: SDGrass.org RanchRightLLC.com
Ep. 386 – Richard and Tina McConnell – Getting Herd Momentum Started
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! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Sea-90.com/Tractor Relevant Links: HandNHandLivestockSolutions.com
Ep. 385 – Kent Solberg and Jeremy Sweeten – Outwintering Cattle
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! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org
Ep. 384 – Clay Conry – Biblical Stewardship
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
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! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Sea-90.com/Tractor Relevant Links: Chucktown Acres on Instagram Chucktown Acres on Facebook
Ep. 382 – Roy Thompson – Healing Autoimmune Disease
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
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
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