Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health

Bud Williamson of Williamson Land & Cattle near Moorcroft, WY joined me to talk about the work they are doing to change the way breeding cattle are marketed. We talk about understanding the products that your ranch produces and some practical ways that you can change the way you market those various products. Share WCP:RanchingPodcast.com Relevant Links:WilliamsonLandandCattle.com Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler

Bud Williamson of Williamson Land & Cattle near Moorcroft, WY joined me to talk about the work they are doing to change the way breeding cattle are marketed. We talk about understanding the products that your ranch produces and some practical ways that you can change the way you market those various products.

Wally Olson of Ranching.FYI joined me to discuss his upcoming webinar where he will be discussing issues of market inflation and deflation and how that is different than inventory appreciation and depreciation. We also discuss some paradigms Wally sees in the ranching industry and how we can make sure that we don’t remain trapped in a negative paradigm.

Wally Olson of Ranching.FYI joined me to discuss his upcoming webinar where he will be discussing issues of market inflation and deflation and how that is different than inventory appreciation and depreciation. We also discuss some paradigms Wally sees in the ranching industry and how we can make sure that we don’t remain trapped in a negative paradigm. Subscribe to WCP for Free:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Relevant Links:Ranching.FYI Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler

Tom Krawiec joined me to talk about his new book, Ranching Like a 12 Year Old. We focused on, as Tom calls it, “Grazing in the Sweet Spot.” We talk about the importance multiple grazing passes as well as getting started early in the spring. Get in Touch:WorkingCows.net/Contact Links Mentioned:Buy Tom’s Book (Early and Often) Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler

Tom Krawiec joined me to talk about his new book, Ranching Like a 12 Year Old. We focused on, as Tom calls it, “Grazing in the Sweet Spot.” We talk about the importance multiple grazing passes as well as getting started early in the spring.

Elaine Froese the Farm Family Coach joined me once again to talk about the different ways succession has been handled throughout the decades. We talk about how to facilitate healthy communication as well as how to manage expectations from our first family meeting. Subscribe for Free:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Relevant Links:South Dakota Grassland Coalition Hosts Elaine FroeseNebraska Grazing Lands Coalition Hosts Elaine Froese South Dakota Farm Bureau Hosts Elaine Froese (Registration Link Coming Soon)FarmFamilyCoach.comZach Williams Christmas Concert Elaine’s Previous Episodes:Ep. 250 Past Guests – Advice for the Next GenerationEp. 216 Elaine Froese – Getting Ranch Transition UnstuckEp. 192 Elaine Froese – Getting the Succession Discussion Started Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler

Elaine Froese the Farm Family Coach joined me once again to talk about the different ways succession has been handled through out the decades. We talk about how to facilitate healthy communication as well as how to manage expectations from our first family meeting.

Ross Bronson of Redd Summit Advisors joined me to discuss the five sources of risk in agriculture. We talk about what each one means and how we can think about unique ways to mitigate these risks. Review WCP:Apple Podcasts Relevant Links: ReddSummitReddSummit.com Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler

Ross Bronson of Redd Summit Advisors joined me to discuss the five sources of risk in agriculture. We talk about what each one means and how we can think about unique ways to mitigate these risks.

Ross Bronson of Redd Summit Advisors joined me to discuss the five sources of risk in agriculture. We talk about what each one means and how we can think about unique ways to mitigate these risks.

Jason Mauck and Zack Smith joined me to talk about the future of stock cropping. We discuss where they are in the development of a fully autonomous mobile livestock barn that can move between row crops thus achieving integration of livestock during the growing season. Share WCP:RanchingPodcast.com Relevant Links:Twitter.com/JasonMauck1Twitter.com/ZebulousPrimeTheStockCropper.com Previous Episodes:Ep. 189 Zack Smith – Stock Cropping at ScaleEp. 152 Jason Mauck – Fixing Broken Supply ChainsEp. 151 Zack Smith – Stock CroppingEp. 062 Jason Mauck – Closing the Loop between Livestock and Grains Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler

Jason Mauck and Zack Smith joined me to talk about the future of stock cropping. We discuss where they are in the development of a fully autonomous mobile livestock barn that can move between row crops thus achieving integration of livestock during the growing season.

James Rogers and Marissa Taylor of Northway Ranch Services joined me to discuss the work they are doing to free up ranchers to do the work they love and the work at which they excel. We discuss the importance, especially in the West, of managing stakeholder relationships between the rancher and those public and private partners with which they will inevitably have to do business. Subscribe for Free:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Links Mentioned:NorthwayRanchServices.com Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler

James Rogers and Marissa Taylor of Northway Ranch Services joined me to discuss the work they are doing to free up ranchers to do the work they love and the work at which they excel. We discuss the importance, especially in the West, of managing stakeholder relationships between the rancher and those public and private partners with which they will inevitably have to do business.

Robert Cain and Michael Sileck of Sea-90 Mineral Salt joined me to talk about the sea salt revolution. Robert has had a front row seat to this revolution working early on with Dr. Maynard Murray. We discuss the benefits of sea salt for soil health, animal health, and ultimately for the health of the food we are producing.Links Mentioned:Sea Energy AgricultureFertility from the Ocean DeepDr. Murray’s ACRES presentationSea-90.comBajaGoldSeaSalt.comRobert’s Phone Number: (770) 361 7003email for More Information Related Episodes:Ep. 196 Steve Campbell – Remineralizing Cattle with SaltEp. 159 Nicole Masters – Understanding the Purpose of “Weeds” Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler

Robert Cain and Michael Sileck of Sea-90 Mineral Salt joined me to talk about the sea salt revolution. Robert has had a front row seat to this revolution working early on with Dr. Maynard Murray. We discuss the benefits of sea salt for soil health, animal health, and ultimately for the health of the food we are producing.

Dane Kuper joined me to talk about the opportunities that exist in the Cow/Calf sector if we can get them timely and relevant information. We talked about innovations on current technologies as well as newly launched technologies like “Performance Ranch” that are specifically geared towards helping the Cow/Calf operator collect meaningful data that can later empower them to make an informed decision. Links Mentioned:PerformanceLivestockAnalytics.com Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler

Dane Kuper joined me to talk about the opportunities that exist in the Cow/Calf sector if we can get them timely and relevant information. We talked about innovations on current technologies as well a

Dane Kuper joined me to talk about the opportunities that exist in the Cow/Calf sector if we can get them timely and relevant information. We talked about innovations on current technologies as well as newly launched technologies like “Performance Ranch” that are specifically geared towards helping the Cow/Calf operator collect meaningful data that can later empower them to make an informed decision.

Will Winter, DVM joined me to talk about the work of measuring regenerativity. We talk about the 14 criteria they measure and the difference that makes in what they produce. Share WCP:RanchingPodcast.com Links Mentioned:WillWinter.comWestonAPrice.orgAcresUSA.comStockmanGrassfarmer.com Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler

Will Winter, DVM joined me to talk about the work of measuring regenerativity. We talk about the 14 criteria they measure and the difference that makes in what they produce.

Will Harris of White Oak Pastures joined me to talk about regenerating rural America. White Oak Pastures is in Bluffton, GA a town that was gutted through the industrialization of agriculture. We talk about what the role White Oak Pastures has played in facilitating its regeneration. Subscribe for Free to WCP:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Links Mentioned:Center for Agricultural Resilience Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler

Will Harris of White Oak Pastures joined me to talk about regenerating rural America. White Oak Pastures is in Bluffton, GA a town that was gutted through the industrialization of agriculture. We talk about what the role White Oak Pastures has played in facilitating its regeneration.

Ray Marxer, former Manager of the Beaverhead Ranch (a ranch that at it’s peak spanned 500 square miles of Southwest Montana), joined me to talk about his new book “Cowboy in a Corporate World.” I can’t urge you strongly enough to get your copy of this excellent book today. Share WCP:RanchingPodcast.com Links Mentioned:RayMarxer.comCowboy in a Corporate World Facebook Page

Ray Marxer, former Manager of the Beaverhead Ranch (a ranch that at it’s peak spanned 500 square miles of Southwest Montana), joined me to talk about his new book “Cowboy in a Corporate World.” I can’t urge you strongly enough to get your copy of this excellent book today.

Hugh Aljoe of the Noble Research Institute joined me to discuss the new YouTube series from Noble called “Regenerating the Ranch.” We discuss the journey Noble has been on toward developing a regenerative system as well as how multiple species are serving them well on that journey. Subscribe for Free:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Relevant Links:Noble Research Institute Hugh’s Previous Episode:Ep. 136 Hugh Aljoe – Six Skills of an Intentional Manager – April 21st, 2020

Hugh Aljoe of the Noble Research Institute joined me to discuss the new YouTube series from Noble called “Regenerating the Ranch.” We discuss the journey Noble has been on toward developing a regenerative system as well as how multiple species are serving them well on that journey.

Mary Jo Irmen of Farming Without the Bank joined me to discuss the power of knowing where you stand. Primarily we talked about the power of knowing where you stand financially and knowing where you stand with regard to vision and mission. Meet Mary Jo:Mary Jo Live in Cody, WY Listen to the Farming Without the Bank Podcast:

Mary Jo Irmen of Farming Without the Bank joined me to discuss the power of knowing where you stand. Primarily we talked about the power of knowing where you stand financially and knowing where you stand with regard to vision and mission.

Doug Ferguson joined me to talk about the ins and outs of using Sell/Buy Marketing. We talk about managing through cattle cycles, the importance of scale, and where to go to learn more about Sell/Buy Marketing. Share WCP:RanchingPodcast.com Marketing School in Deadwood, SD:September Sell/Buy Marketing School

Doug Ferguson joined me to talk about the ins and outs of using Sell/Buy Marketing. We talk about managing through cattle cycles, the importance of scale, and where to go to learn more about Sell/Buy Marketing.

Jared Luhman is host of the great Herd Quitter podcast. He and his family are cooperative producers for Pharo Cattle Co. in Southeast Minnesota. We talk about the economic challenges of ranching on very valuable land as well as the unique ways they have found to overcome those challenges. Subscribe for Free:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Relevant Links:PharoCattle.com/Podcast

Jared Luhman is host of the great Herd Quitter podcast. He and his family are cooperative producers for Pharo Cattle Co. in Southeast Minnesota. We talk about the economic challenges of ranching on very valuable land as well as the unique ways they have found to overcome those challenges.

In this solo episode I discuss four Red Pills for Ranchers. These are ideas that have been challenging my thinking frequently over the last few months. Contact WCP:WorkingCows.net/Contact

In this solo episode I discuss four Red Pills for Ranchers. These are ideas that have been challenging my thinking frequently over the last few months.

Dan Rasmussen, an educator with the South Dakota Grasslands Coalition, joined me to talk about the process of change he has led on his family’s 33 Ranch in Mellette County, SD. We talk about what got him started making changes, how to decide where to start making changes, and what the future looks like at the 33 Ranch. Subscribe for free to WCP:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Relevant Links:SDGrass.org

Dan Rasmussen, an educator with the South Dakota Grasslands Coalition, joined me to talk about the process of change he has led on his family’s 33 Ranch in Mellette County, SD. We talk about what got him started making changes, how to decide where to start making changes, and what the future looks like at the 33 Ranch.

A while back Steve Campbell suggested that I should collect advice for the next generation from past guests. So I did. I reached out to some past guests and asked them to share their 1-2 minutes of advice for past guests. For a full listing of those who called in visit workingcows.net/250. Thanks for listening and all the support over the years. Here’s to the next 250, Lord willing. Every Episode on One Page:RanchingPodcast.com Today’s Guests in Order: Aaron Berger Allan Crocket Shanon Sims Wally Olson Craig Guffey Scott Hauck Steve Kenyon Melinda Sims Pete Ferrell Ariel Greenwood Derek Schwanebeck Jim Elizondo Logan Pribbeno Allen Williams Tom Noffsinger Gabe Brown Steve Campbell Wyatt Donald Luke Perman Ryan Noble Dave Pratt Elaine Froese Dallas Mount Brian Alexander

A while back Steve Campbell suggested that I should collect advice for the next generation from past guests. So I did. I reached out to some past guests and asked them to share their 1-2 minutes of ad

A while back Steve Campbell suggested that I should collect advice for the next generation from past guests. So I did. I reached out to some past guests and asked them to share their 1-2 minutes of advice for past guests. For a full listing of those who called in visit workingcows.net/250. Thanks for listening and all the support over the years. Here’s to the next 250, Lord willing.

Bart Carmichael of Wedge Tent Angus Ranch North of Faith, SD welcomed me to the family ranch headquarters for a discussion about increasing diversity. We talk about the role of “weeds” and “pests” and how they have gone about increasing the diversity of the species composition on their ranch. Share WCP:RanchingPodcast.com Relevant Links:WedgeTentRanch.com Bart’s Previous Episode:Ep. 218 Bart and Shannon Carmichael – Finding the Right Phenotype – December 6th, 2021

Bart Carmichael of Wedge Tent Angus Ranch North of Faith, SD welcomed me to the family ranch headquarters for a discussion about increasing diversity. We talk about the role of “weeds” and “pests” and how they have gone about increasing the diversity of the species composistion on their ranch.

Sam Newell is a Ranch Manager in Florida. He joined me to discuss some of his favorite resources for managing people. We talk about how to understand employees as well as how to understand yourself better so that you can avoid making management mistakes in the way you handle blocked expectations. Subscribe to WCP for Free:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Resources Mentioned: Insights Training Help Wanted: Hiring Employees during a Labor Shortage Libby – Audiobook Library Service

Sam Newell is a Ranch Manager in Florida. He joined me to discuss some of his favorite resources for managing people. We talk about how to understand employees as well as how to understand yourself better so that you can avoid making management mistakes in the way you handle blocked expectations.

Jaime Elizondo of Real Wealth Ranching joined me to talk about what it means to generate real wealth in ranching. We talk about developing a Total Grazing Program, Optimum Calving Season, Adapted Genetics, and Nutrition. Support WCP:Patreon.com/WorkingCows Links Mentioned:www.RWRanching.com/Masterclass

Jaime Elizondo of Real Wealth Ranching joined me to talk about what it means to generate real wealth in ranching. We talk about developing a Total Grazing Program, Optimum Calving Season, Adapted Genetics, and Nutrition.

Damon Printz of Tank Toad joined me to talk about the process of research and development for a remote tank monitoring system called Tank Toad. We cover the history as well as the different use cases for the Tank Toad a versatile system capable of more than just telling you how much water is in your most remote tank. WCP Socials:facebook.com/WorkingCowstwitter.com/YPClayConry Contact Tank Toad:TankToad.com

Damon Printz of Tank Toad joined me to talk about the process of research and development for a remote tank monitoring system called Tank Toad. We cover the history as well as the different use cases for the Tank Toad a versatile system capable of more than just telling you how much water is in your most remote tank.

Tom Williams has been running the Chappell Feedlot in Chappell, Nebraska for more than 30 years. I sat down with him and Doug Gillham to discuss some of the things that the Cow/Calf sector can learn from the Feedlot sector. We talk about vaccination programs, grade and yield considerations, and the importance of low-stress handling. Share WCP:RanchingPodcast.com Contact Tom:ChappellFeedlotNebraska.com/Contact