
Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health
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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
Ep. 379 – Lane Hale and Justin Rader – The Philosophy of Bull Leasing
Lane Hale and Justin Rader of 100th Meridian Ranching in Canadian, TX joined me to discuss the growth and maturation of their bull leasing business. We discuss the lessons they’ve learned in bull selection, handling, and genetics. We also discuss the ins and outs of leasing bulls through 100th Meridian Ranching and the benefits of such an arrangement. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Olson Ranch Stocker School September 9-13 Claremore, Oklahoma South Dakota Grassland Coalition Relevant Links: 100thMeridianRanching.com Regenerative Legacy Summit (August 13, 14) Register Here
Ep. 378 – Greg Christiansen – Grazing Sheep and Goats Successfully
Greg Christiansen of Grandview Livestock in Eastern, KS joined me to discuss some of the ideas that will be discussed at an upcoming Ranching School in Garnett, KS. We talk about how they go about acquiring land, adding infrastructure for sheep and goats, as well as integrating cows back into the operation as they noticed some things that went missing when the cows left. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Patreon.com/WorkingCows Ranching School in Garnett, KS Grazing School and Goat and Sheep School Regenerative Legacy Summit (August 13, 14) Regenerative Legacy Summit
Ep. 377 – Lane Hale and Justin Rader – Recovering from the Smokehouse Creek Fire
Lane Hale and Justin Rader of 100th Meridian Ranching in Canadian, TX joined me to discuss their experience with the Smokehouse Creek Fire. A wildfire that burned 1.2 million acres of the Texas Panhandle and Western Oklahoma in February and March of 2024. We discuss what they did to get ready for the fire as well as what they are doing in recovery from the fire. We also discuss what they will do differently to be prepared for the next disaster. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org Relevant Links: 100thMeridianRanching.com Regenerative Legacy Summit (August 13, 14) Register Here
Ep. 376 – Clay Conry – Ranchers as Entrepreneurs
Jared Sorenson recently invited me to join him for his Profitable Regeneration Masterclass. I have had this talk on Ranchers as Entrepreneurs rolling around in my head for a while now so I decided to share it with Jared’s group. What are the mindsets and streams of income available to ranchers as they seek to optimize the effectiveness of their operation and the joy their families receive from this lifestyle? We discuss this and more on this episode of the Working Cows podcast. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Patreon.com/WorkingCows Regenerative Legacy Summit (August 13, 14) Regenerative Legacy Summit
Ep. 375 – Jordan Steele – Forming an Entity
Jordan Steele, a Super Cruncher at Ranch Right as well as the Director of Operations at Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss the ins and outs of forming an entity. We discuss the different types of entities (general partnerships, LLCs, C-Corps, S-Corps, etc.) as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each of these entities. We discuss the importance of knowing why you are starting an entity as well as the process to get the entity operational. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Sea-90.com/Tractor Relevant Links: RanchManagement.com RanchRightLLC.com
Ep. 374 – Brian Dougherty and Luke Jones – Thinking About Cover Crops
Brian Dougherty and Luke Jones, consultants with Understanding Ag, joined me to discuss cover crops. We talk about how they fit in to a cash grain scenario, how we can use them to speed up biological time, and how to think about integrating livestock into our cover cropping systems. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org
Ep. 373 – Leanne Fuchs – Challenging Human Health Paradigms
Dr. Leanne Fuchs, a Chiropractor in Missouri, joined me to discuss her approach to caring for people through her various realms of expertise. We discuss her goals and some of the different diagnostic tools she uses to help her find the best path forward for her clients. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links: Back to the Basics Wellness Center
Ep. 372 – Dallas Mount – Using Business Language
Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss some of the helpful phrases and ideas he has come across in the years since he took over RMC. We discuss how these phrases have become useful in decision making as well as the difference they have made in their focus. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Sea-90.com/Tractor Relevant Links: RanchManagement.com
Ep. 371 – Ellen Bench – Implementing Homeopathic Livestock Health
Ellen Bench from Remedi Animal Solutions joined me once again to answer questions that arose after the last episode we did together. She lays out the process of implementing a homeopathic livestock health strategy. We answer a number of questions from Patreon supporters as well as questions sent to me by Steve Campbell. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org Attend the Pierre, SD Soil Health Academy High Plains Grazing: Next Level Benefits Relevant Links: Remedi Animal Solutions Remedi Animal Solutions Training in Bismark, ND – August 23rd
Ep. 370 – Harry Cope – Grazing Standing Milo
Harry Cope of Cope Grass Farm in Truxton, MO joined me to discuss his winter-feeding strategy of grazing standing milo. This strategy has been a game changer for his operation from the perspectives of labor, soil health, and finances. We discuss his lessons learned, strategies that have helped him be successful, and somethings he is experimenting with to make this strategy even better. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links: Cope Grass Farm Ep. 068 Steve Kenyon – Managing “Waste” in Bale Grazing
Ep. 369 – Dr. Stephan Van Vliet and Dr. Allen Williams – Growing Nutrient Dense Food
Dr. Stephan Van Vliet and Dr. Allen Williams joined me to discuss how Dr. Van Vliet’s recent research is challenging paradigms in the nutrition sector. We talk about how healthy food starts with healthy soil as well as what farmers and ranchers can do to take advantage of developments in consumer demand for regeneratively grown food. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org Attend the Pierre, SD Soil Health Academy High Plains Grazing: Next Level Benefits Relevant Links: The End of Craving
Ep. 368 – Ellen Bench – Homeopathic Livestock Health
Ellen Bench a homeopathic practitioner from Montana joined me to talk about the ins and outs of homeopathic livestock health. We talk about some of the formulas she has developed as well as the most economical delivery strategies for these remedies. We also discuss how she got into this field in the first place. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: Ranch Right South Dakota Grassland Coalition Grazing School Relevant Links: Remedi Animal Solutions Remedi Animal Solutions Training in Bismark, ND – August 23rd
Ep. 367 – Aaron Berger – Setting Replacement Heifers Up for Success
Aaron Berger and Extension Educator with the University of Nebraska and the Host of the BeefWatch Podcast joined me to discuss what he has seen work well as far as setting replacement heifers up for success. We talk about all phases of the replacement heifer’s life and how to manager her to give her the greatest chance of succeeding as a cow in the herd with a long and productive life. After the interview I share a portion of a recent talk given by Bart Carmichael of Wedge Tent Ranch at a recent May Calving tour hosted by Wedge Tent Ranch and South Dakota Farm Bureau. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org Relevant Links: Beef.UNL.edu Wedge Tent Ranch South Dakota Farm Bureau
Ep. 366 – James Coffelt – Profiting from Every Layer
James Coffelt of Ohio Land and Cattle Company joined me to discuss his journey into ranching by way of owning a hunting property. We discuss the way they have selected genetics over time to be able to survive on minimal inputs. We also discuss how he thinks about the difference between cash flow and wealth generation. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links: OhioLandandCattle.com Elimination Considerations by James Coffelt
Ep. 365 – Kristine Root – Verifying Regenerative Systems
Kristine Root, CMO at Regenified, joined me to discuss the current state of the regenerative food system. We also discuss the work that Regenified is doing to facilitate connections between producers, processors, and consumers of regenerative products. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org Regenified.org Attend the Pierre, SD Soil Health Academy High Plains Grazing: Next Level Benefits
Ep. 364 – Hunter Jones – Getting Paid for Carbon
Hunter Jones, of Grassroots Carbon, joined me to discuss the state of carbon markets as well as how people can take advantage of this market as it continues to develop. We discuss the process as well as the risks and rewards of getting paid for carbon. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: South Dakota Grassland Coalition Grazing School Ranch Right Relevant Links: GrassrootsCarbon.com
Ep. 363 – Tyson Hewitt – Selling the Ranch
Tyson Hewitt, of Hewitt Land Company, joined me to discuss the keys to success in preparing for a real estate transaction. We talk about how to prepare a property for sale as well as what to do to get ready to purchase a property. We talk about recent market trends and different approaches to financing and marketing ranch properties. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org Relevant Links: HewittLandCompany.com Hewitt Land Company on YouTube Hewitt Land Company on Facebook