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Ep. 362 – Elaine Froese – Preparing the Next Generation to Lead

Elaine Froese joined me once again. This time to discuss what we can do to prepare the next generation for the task of leadership. We discuss how we go about building an attractive culture as well as how we decide between successors when there is more than one interested. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Contact Elaine Froese: FarmFamilyCoach.com

Apr 29, 202445 min

Ep. 361 – Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – 2024 State of Agriculture

Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams of Understanding Ag joined me to discuss the state of agriculture in 2024. We discuss, among other things, the unfathomable occurrence of dust storms simultaneously with floods in the Southeast as well as what this proves and how these occurrences can be mitigated. 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

Apr 22, 20241h 12m

Ep. 360 – John Haskell – Managing Tax Burdens

John Haskell of Ranch Right joined me to discuss the philosophy and practice behind managing tax burden. We talk about the importance of getting this right as well as some considerations when increasing profitability of a struggling business. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: Ranch Right South Dakota Grasslands Coalition – Grazing School Book a Consultation with Ranch Right: Schedule a Discovery Call

Apr 15, 20241h 11m

Ep. 359 – Logan Pribbeno – Following the Cattle Cycle

Logan Pribbeno of the Wine Glass Ranch joined me to discuss the journey they have been on to follow the cattle cycle. After missing the opportunity presented by the market high of 2014 Logan and his dad made a concerted effort to be prepared the next time a market high presented itself. It has been a long journey and we talk about some of the lessons they have learned and some of the things they would do differently next time. 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: WineGlassRanchInc.com Wine Glass Easy Keepers Sell April 10th at Ogallala Livestock Knowledge Rich Ranching WCP Resources

Apr 8, 202450 min

Ep. 358 – Bret Davis – Keeping Young Families Mounted

Bret Davis, of Horsemanship as an Art, joined me to talk about his philosophy for keeping his young family mounted on good horses they can trust. We discuss his views on training kids to ride as well as somethings maybe you shouldn’t do. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: Ranch Right Wineglass Easy-Keepers Relevant Links: Patreon YouTube Horsemanship as an Art Drought Webinar: Drought: Plan Now or Pay Later (Register)

Apr 1, 20241h 5m

Ep. 357 – Alejandro Carillo – Drought: Plan Now or Pay Later

Alejandro Carillo joined me to talk about the journey they have been on from 250 cows with 6 months of supplemental feeding to running 500 cows with only sea salt as a supplement during one of the worst droughts in recent memory. We discuss the process of infrastructure development as well as the roll of good genetics. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Relevant Links: DesertGrasslands.com Drought: Plan Now or Pay Later (Register)

Mar 29, 202448 min

Ep. 356 – Cal Hardage – Grazing Grass Podcast

Cal Hardage, Host of the Grazing Grass Podcast, joined me to discuss his operation, his podcast, and how he and his dad go about making changes on their operation. We discuss the importance of patience and open-mindedness as well as the advantages and challenges of ranching in Northeast Oklahoma. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: Wineglass Easy-Keepers South Dakota Grassland Coalition Grazing School Relevant Links: Grazing Grass Podcast Drought Webinar “Plan Now or Pay Later”

Mar 25, 20241h 8m

Ep. 355 – Brian Dougherty – Managing Soil Nutrients

Brian Dougherty has been writing a series of articles on the Understanding Ag website regarding managing nutrients. The series deals with carbon cycling as well as how nutrient mismanagement is affecting water quality. We talk about what healthy alternatives look like as well as how to get from where we are to where we need to be. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org Blog Series Mentioned: The Carbon Chronicles Part 1 The Carbon Chronicles Part 2 The Carbon Chronicles Part 3 From Symptoms to Solutions: Addressing the Underlying Causes of Water Quality Degradation Part 1 From Symptoms to Solutions: Addressing the Underlying Causes of Water Quality Degradation Part 2 Drought Webinar Mentioned: Register Here

Mar 19, 202456 min

Ep. 354 - Cooper Hibbard - Experimenting with Composite Breeds

Cooper Hibbard of Sieben Land and Live Stock joined me to discuss the journey they have been on to develop a composite that fits their environment in the Gallatin Valley of Montana. We discuss the process of introducing new breeds into the already existing composite as well as some of the things they keep an eye to see if they are moving in the right direction. 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: Sieben Live Stock Company

Mar 13, 20241h 6m

Ep. 353 – Clayton Marxer – Living Western

Clayton Marxer, Host of the newly minted, Living Western podcast joined me to discuss his motivations for starting the podcast. We talk about what makes him uniquely qualified to host this podcast as well as some of his dream guests. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor:Ranch Right Relevant Links:Living Western Podcast

Mar 4, 202458 min

Ep. 352 – Ryan White – Measuring What Matters

Ryan White, Founder of SnapLands, joined me to talk about how SnapLands is helping people measure what matters. He shares his own personal journey from an urban context to the expansive landscapes of the west. He also shares some stories of ranchers who have defended their right to continue managing landscapes through the data they have collected. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor:Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links:SnapLands.com

Feb 26, 20241h 10m

Ep. 351 – Kim Barmann, Eric Fuchs, Doug Voss – Investing in Yourself

Kim Barmann, Eric Fuchs, and Doug Voss, board members of the Soil Health Academy, joined me to discuss how the program is constructed and what schools they will be offering this year. We talk about their programs like Battlefields to Fertile Fields as well as what financial assistance is available for those interested in attending. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor:UnderstandingAg.comSoilHealthAcademy.org Relevant Links:Battlefields to Fertile Fields

Feb 19, 202452 min

Ep. 350 – Elzinga, Fuhrer, Hibbard, Smith – Soil Health Conference Panel

I was privileged to be the Master of Ceremonies at the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition’s Soil Health Conference. As part of those duties, I was able to moderate a panel discussion with Glenn Elzinga, Jay Fuhrer, Cooper Hibbard and Zack Smith. This was a great wide-ranging discussion with some audience Question and Answer at the end. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors:Patreon.com/WorkingCows Panelists Previous Episodes:Ep. 348 Glenn Elzinga – Solving Problems with CowsEp. 273 Zack Smith – A New Approach to Crop InsuranceEp. 263 Jason Mauck and Zack Smith – The Future of Farmonious MovementEp. 189 Zack Smith – StockCropping at ScaleEp. 151 Zack Smith – StockCroppingEp. 125 Cooper Hibbard – Grazing in Difficult Terrain and EnvironmentsEp. 119 Glenn Elzinga – The Benefits of “Inherding”

Feb 17, 20241h 17m

Ep. 349 – David Bahnsen – Work and the Meaning of Life

David Bahnsen is the Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer for the Bahnsen Group where he oversees the management of over $4.5 billion in client assets. He joined me to discuss his new book Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life. We discuss how understanding our creation helps us to understand the true meaning behind our work. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors:Ranch RightSouth Dakota Grasslands Initiative Get David’s Book:Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life

Feb 12, 202449 min

Ep. 348 – Glenn Elzinga – Solving Problems with Cows

Glenn Elzinga a rancher from Idaho joined me to discuss their business model and how it helps them do the best things for the land, the people, and the bottom line. We discuss how they paid nearly $500,000 in labor costs as well as what Glenn has been learning about cows in their environment. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors:Wally Olson Online Marketing SchoolWine Glass Ranch Glenn’s Previous Episode:Ep. 119 Glenn Elzinga – The Benefits of “Inherding” Alderspring Online:InstagramFacebookAlderspring.com

Feb 5, 20241h 16m

Ep. 347 – Dr. Shawn Baker – Winning the War on Food

Dr. Shawn Baker joined me to discuss what ranchers can do to help win the war on food. We discuss topics including the role of the Beef Check-off, regulatory capture, and the nuts and bolts of the carnivore diet. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors:South Dakota Grasslands InitiativeWine Glass Ranch

Jan 29, 20241h 22m

Ep. 346 – Replay – Gabe Brown – Developing Heifers in Sync with Nature

In this replay of episode 121 I discuss developing heifers in sync with nature with Gabe Brown. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor:UnderstandingAg.comSoilHealthAcademy.org

Jan 22, 202450 min

Ep. 345 – Zack Smith – Pivoting the StockCropper

Zack Smith, inventor of the StockCropping, joined me to discuss the results after the fourth season of stockcropping. This is the second time he has stockcropped those acres and they are seeing some incredible advantages in terms of profitability and yield. However, challenges still remain and they have decided to pivot the focus of The StockCropper to serve another niche. We talk about that and more on this episode. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors:Patreon.com/WorkingCows Relevant Links:Follow Zack on Twitter SDHC Soil Health Conference Zack’s Previous Episodes:Ep. 273 Zack Smith – A New Approach to Crop InsuranceEp. 263 Jason Mauck and Zack Smith – The Future of Farmonious MovementEp. 189 Zack Smith – StockCropping at ScaleEp. 151 Zack Smith – StockCropping

Jan 19, 202456 min

Ep. 344 – Jeremy Engh – The Deep History of Devon Cattle

Jeremy Engh a rancher from Virginia and member of the Red Devon USA board joined me to discuss the history of Devon cattle in America. We also discuss the upcoming World Red Devon Congress Tour coming this Spring. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor:Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links:World Devon Congress TourSouth Dakota Soil Health Coalition Conference

Jan 15, 20241h 10m

Ep. 343 – Cody Spencer – Grazing for Life

Cody Spencer joined me to talk about the 5 M’s Framework that helps to guide the new Grazing for Life Course from Integrity Soils. We discuss the importance of each of the 5 M’s and how they relate to one another. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors:Patreon.com/WorkingCowsRanch Right LLC Take the CourseGrazing for Life Course Use Code “workingcows20” for 20% off your course tuition! Blog Posts Mentioned:The Carbon Chronicles Part 1The Carbon Chronicles Part 2The Carbon Chronicles Part 3

Jan 8, 20241h 10m

Ep. 342 – Amy Hay – SellBeefDirect.com

Amy Hay a rancher from British Columbia joined me to discuss her family’s journey into ranching and direct marketing. We talk about how Amy, from Scotland, and her husband Scott, from New Zealand, met in France and decided to land in Canada to start a ranch. We also talk about the role direct marketing played in saving their ranch from foreclosure after a real estate market collapse. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor:Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links:SellBeefDirect.com

Jan 1, 202455 min

Ep. 341 – Salar Shemirani and Doug Peterson – Regenified

Doug Peterson and Salar Shemirani joined me to discuss Regenified. A company founded by the partners at Understanding Ag to help ranchers, farmers, and supply chains certify the products they offer as regenerative. We discuss the process of becoming certified, the benefits of certification, as well as the different tiers of certification and what they mean. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Get Regenified:Regenerative Certification

Dec 28, 202351 min

Ep. 340 – Clay Conry – Merry Christmas

Today I share a reading of the Christmas story from Luke’s Gospel. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Sponsor:Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links:Advent of Glory

Dec 25, 202345 min

Ep. 339 – Jeffrey Mundell – Preserving Buckaroo Traditions

Jeffrey Mundell, a ranch manager at the Gabilan Ranch near San Juan Bautista, CA, joined me to discuss the recent Buckaroo Traditions Gathering for which he provided the announcing services. We talk about the role of Vaquero horsemanship in the recent history of the west as well as the role it could play in the future. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Sponsor:Ranching.FYIRanch Right LLC Relevant Links:BTGathering.comBuck BrannamanBruce Sandifer

Dec 18, 20231h 5m

Ep. 338 – Tom Krawiec – Evaluating Pasture Profitability

Tom Krawiec, Author of Ranching Like a 12 Year Old, joined me to discuss how to evaluate pasture profitability. We talk about how this method puts the power in the rancher’s hand to make decisions about how to approach a pasture. His goal is to help ranchers get production and profit records comparable to those of grain farmers. 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 Follow Tom:Buy the Book

Dec 12, 20231h 6m

Ep. 337 – Graeme Hand and Kevin Muno – Analyzing Landscape Function Management

Graeme Hand and Kevin Muno of Landscape Function Management joined me to discuss their unique take on analyzing landscape function. We discuss what properly functioning landscapes look like as well as ways to discover the limits of our landscape’s potential. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Sponsor:Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links:RegenRanching.com

Dec 5, 20231h 15m

Ep. 336 – Aaron Berger – Grazing Corn Stalks

Aaron Berger of the Beef Watch Podcast and the University of Nebraska Extension joined me to discuss the ins and outs of grazing corn stalks. We talk about the advantages of this strategy as well as how to overcome some of the obstacles. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Sponsor:Sunshine Bible AcademyRanch Right LLC Relevant Links:Beef.UNL.edu

Nov 28, 202343 min

Ep. 335 – Vance Crowe – Legacy Interviews

Vance Crowe of Legacy Interviews joined me to discuss his passion for capturing the deep wisdom possessed by those who have gone before us. We discuss the process of helping people get comfortable with talking about their history as well as the value of getting this content captured in a way that can be enjoyed for generations to come. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Sponsor:Ranching.FYIRanch Right LLC Relevant Links:LegacyInterviews.com Stoneville Stories:Stoneville StoriesEp. 240 Curt Nelson – 92 Years on the Same Farm

Nov 20, 202352 min

Ep. 334 – Nic De Castro – LandTrust

Nic De Castro, CEO of LandTrust, joined me to talk about how LandTrust is helping landowners clear some of the hurdles related to leasing hunting rights. We talk about how they help landowners overcome issues related to marketing hunting opportunities, liability concerns, and communication with potential hunters. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Sponsor:Zoetis Relevant Links:LandTrust.com

Nov 13, 202344 min

Ep. 333 – Dallas Mount – Making Good Decisions

Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me once again to talk about the way that RMC’s Executive Link program helps people make good decisions. We discuss the reasons why now is a great time to be in EL as well as some of Dallas’ favorite stories of success that came about through the EL process. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Join EL Today!Executive Link 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

Nov 6, 202345 min

Ep. 332 – Clay Conry – What is Your Labor Force?

I recently had a chance to give a keynote at the Montana Farm Bureau District 6 Fall Fest. It was a great evening of food, conversation, and celebration of the harvest. My goal was to answer the question “How do we put the resources entrusted to us to work for us?” from a paradigm challenging perspective. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Connect with Montana Farm Bureau:mfbf.org 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

Oct 30, 202337 min

Ep. 331 – Tom Krawiec – Managing and Training Employees

Tom Krawiec of Alberta, Canada joined me to discuss his process for managing and training employees. We talk about his process of tell me, show me, watch me. We also discuss his how his experiences in the oil field have shaped his methods for training people. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Sponsor:Olson Ranch, LLCRanch Right, LLC Relevant Links:Ranching Like a 12-Year-OldQuivira Coalition’s New Agrarian Program

Oct 26, 20231h 1m

Ep. 330 – Javier Mesta – Profitable UHDG

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

Oct 16, 20231h 1m

Ep. 329 – Enrique Guerrero – Implementing UHDG

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

Oct 9, 202356 min

Ep. 328 – Kent Donica – Succeeding with Stockers

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

Oct 6, 20231h 15m

Ep. 327 – Nick Jackson – Using Food Scraps

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

Oct 2, 202352 min

Ep. 326 – Alex Johnston – Broadening Horizons

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

Sep 25, 202340 min

Ep. 325 – Alan Newport – Ultra High-Density Grazing

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.

Sep 18, 202354 min

Ep. 324 – Jeremy Sweeten – Adding Value to Land and Livestock

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

Sep 15, 202353 min

Ep. 323 – Clay Conry – Patreon Bonus Episodes

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

Sep 11, 20231h 2m

Ep. 322 – Jeremia Markway – Adding Hair Sheep

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

Sep 4, 202354 min

Ep. 321 – Chuck Schembre – Regenerative Gardening

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

Sep 2, 20231h 12m

Ep. 320 – MCOOL and EID – Rep. Harriet Hageman

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

Aug 28, 202346 min

Ep. 319 – Kate Sabino – Making Holistic Change

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

Aug 22, 20231h 20m

Ep. 318 – Monte Bottens – Soil Health from Tillage Ground Zero

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

Aug 18, 20231h 7m

Ep. 317 – Austin Maness – Harvest Returns

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

Aug 14, 202352 min

Ep. 316 – Morgan Hartman – Soil Health Applied to Turf Management

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

Aug 14, 202355 min

Ep. 315 – Jaime Elizondo – Natural Genetic Selection

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

Aug 8, 2023

Ep. 314 – Mark Firth – Equipping the Next Generation

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

Jul 31, 202358 min

Ep. 313 – Marisa Tolsma – Thriving Human Wellness

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

Jul 24, 202356 min