Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health

Gabe Brown and Shane New of Understanding Ag joined me to discuss the nutrient cycle and how we an manage it more effectively. The nutrient cycle is one of the Four Ecosystem processes. The Four Ecosystem Processes are part of The 6-3-4. This is an important part of any successful agricultural operation. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:Understanding Ag Related Episodes:BONUS Ep. 281 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The State of Agriculture in North AmericaEp. 277 Gabe Brown – The State of the American Food SystemEp. 148 Dr. Allen Williams – Grazing for Soil HealthEp. 121 Gabe Brown – Heifer Development in Sync with NatureEp. 067 Gabe Brown – Dirt to Soil

Jay Young of Young Red Angus in Tribune, KS joined me to talk about his regenerative journey. We focus early on in this conversation on the making and applying of compost extracts. We then turn our attention to the cows that he is grazing on the cover crops that he is growing with the compost extracts. Sponsor: Learn more about Sea-90 at www.Sea-90.com. Save 20% off Sea-90 Grower’s Series with code GROWCOWS. For commercial applications or quantities, call us at (717) 580-1458. Relevant Links:Young Red Angus Bull SaleYoungRedAngus.com

Audio File Download Link Elaine Froese joined me to discuss the idea of living an intentional life. What does it look like? What are the stages we go through? How do we make sure that those stages do the work they were intended by God to accomplish? We talk about all that and more in this conversation. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:WineGlassRanchInc.com Relevant Links:FarmFamilyCoach.com Elaine’s Previous Episodes:Ep. 265 Elaine Froese – Managing Generational ExpectationsEp. 216 Elaine Froese – Getting Ranch Transition UnstuckEp. 192 Elaine Froese – Getting the Succession Discussion Started

Mary Jo Irmen of Farming Without the Bank joined me to talk about building a financial team. Who should on our team? What should their roles be? What should we expect from them? We discuss all this and more on this episode. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Support the Show:Patreon.com/Support Relevant Links:Ep. 274 John Haskell – Matching Business Structure to Life Stage Mary Jo’s Previous Episodes:Ep. 255 Mary Jo Irmen – Knowing Where You StandEp. 110 Mary Jo Irmen – Objections to Farming Without the BankEp. 056 Mary Jo Irmen – The Responsible Use of LeverageEp. 001 Mary Jo Irmen – Farming without the Bank

Here is my recent talk given to FFA students participating in the Ag Adventure Zone at the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City, SD. I discuss the elements of an ag advocacy story worth telling as well as what we can do to improve the story our operation is telling. H/T: Nicole Masters for the Soil Microbe Game I used in this talk. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:Sea 90 Ocean Minerals

Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams joined me once again to discuss the Six Principles of Soil Health, The Three Rules of Adaptive Stewardship, and the Four Ecosystem Processes. We define each of these ideas as well as talk about what we can do to make sure our management reflects and takes advantages of these realities. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:UnderstandingAg.com Guest’s Previous Episodes:BONUS Ep. 281 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The State of Agriculture in North AmericaEp. 277 Gabe Brown – The State of the American Food SystemEp. 148 Dr. Allen Williams – Grazing for Soil HealthEp. 121 Gabe Brown – Heifer Development in Sync with NatureEp. 067 Gabe Brown – Dirt to Soil

Lynn Hoover and Michael Sileck joined me to discuss the ins and outs of using sea salt as part of our agronomic strategy. We talk about why ocean minerals are the missing link in a lot of the relationships under our soil. We also discuss how to use ocean minerals, specifically sea salt, to restore these relationships and make indispensable nutrients available to the soil microbiome. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:Sea 90 Ocean Minerals Contact Lynn for more information and to develop a custom program: (717) 580-1458 lynn.h[at]oceanblueagronomics[dot]com Related Episodes:Ep. 261 Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt Revolution

Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams join me in this bonus episode to discuss the state of agriculture in North America. We talk about where we are, how we got here, and what have been some of the proposed solutions to fixing these problems. We also talk about the problems caused by trying to fix symptoms rather than dealing with root causes. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:UnderstandingAg.com Guest’s Previous Episodes:Ep. 277 Gabe Brown – The State of the American Food SystemEp. 148 Dr. Allen Williams – Grazing for Soil HealthEp. 121 Gabe Brown – Heifer Development in Sync with NatureEp. 067 Gabe Brown – Dirt to Soil

Wally Olson and John Haskell of Ranching.FYI joined me to discuss what scaling a business is and what it isn’t. We talk about the difference between scaling and growth as well as how you know it is time to make the transition from business owner to investor. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:farmingwithoutthebank.com Relevant Links:OlsonRanchLLC.comRanchRightLLC.comRanching.FYI

Jason Medows, Jared Luhman, and Brian Alexander and myself were all able to connect for a conversation about our experiences as podcasters as well as what we see coming as far as land transition and preparing the next generation. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:farmingwithoutthebank.com

Buck Brannaman a horse clinician and trainer from Sheridan, WY welcomed me into his tack room to have a discussion about the history of Vaquero horsemanship. We talk about it’s origins as a result of Spanish defeat at the hands of Muslim warriors, how this style was influenced by Mexican rodeos, as well as the tack that is deeply entwined with this style of horsemanship. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Relevant Links:El Vaquero by Ernie MorrisBrannaman.comThe Buck Channel

Gabe Brown of Understanding Ag joined me to talk about the state of the American food system. Gabe has a unique perspective given his unique experience over the last twenty years traveling and consulting extensively on farms and ranches around the world and across the globe. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Relevant Links:UnderstandingAg.comSoilHealthAcademy.com

Shanon Sims of McFadden, WY joined me to talk about the importance of having hobbies away from the ranch. Shanon recently completed a full marathon. We talked the challenges, benefits, and process of training to complete a marathon. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:RanchingForProfit.com Shanon’s Previous Episode:Ep. 199 Shanon Sims – Raising Your Own Bulls

Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching joined me to talk about the paradigm challenging practice of paying yourself. We talk about how Steve figures his labor and equipment costs as well as how he thinks about the profitability threshold of a new enterprise or opportunity. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:RanchingForProfit.com Relevant Links:CFGA Advanced Grazing SystemsGreener Pastures Ranching Board Game (Pay Yourself!) Steve’s Previous Episodes:Ep. 214 Steve Kenyon – Managing for Drought ResilienceEp. 128 Steve Kenyon – The Discipline of Lifelong LearningEp. 095 Steve Kenyon – The Calendar of the Year-Round GrazierEp. 068 Steve Kenyon – Managing “Waste” in Bale GrazingEp. 036 Steve Kenyon – Natural Parasite Control

John Haskell of Ranch Right LLC joined me to flesh out an interesting comment he made on a recent RFP Online Webinar. John said that we should make sure our business structure matches available resources from a personnel perspective. We talk about not rushing to get to the place of being an investor too soon as well as the key to growing a business through proper use of cash flow. Sponsor the Podcast: WorkingCows.net/Contact Links Mentioned:RanchRightLLC.comRanching.FYIMiranda’s Monday Musings

Zack Smith joined me to talk about his recent video where he pitched a new approach to crop insurance. We take a little deeper dive into his thoughts about how to help make meaningful change in agriculture towards a better food production system. emk9a4yh Subscribe for Free:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Relevant Links: Zack’s Previous Episodes:Ep. 263 Jason Mauck and Zack Smith – The Future of Farmonious MovementEp. 189 Zack Smith – Stock Cropping at ScaleEp. 151 Zack Smith – Stock Cropping

Zack Smith joined me to talk about his recent video where he pitched a new approach to crop insurance. We take a little deeper dive into his thoughts about how to help make meaningful change in agriculture towards a better food production system.

Will Winter DVM joined me to talk about the problems caused by EMF and how we can mitigate them. We talk about the sources and what we can do to protect ourselves from their effects personally as well as protecting our land. Support WCP:WorkingCows.net/Support Relevant Links:WillWinter.comAg Conditioners (EMF Mitigation) Will’s Previous Episodes:Ep. 244 Will Winter, DVM – Natural Livestock HealthEp. 259 Will Winter, DVM – Measuring Regenerativity Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler

Will Winter DVM joined me to talk about the problems caused by EMF and how we can mitigate them. We talk about the sources and what we can do to protect ourselves from their effects personally as well as protecting our land.

Will Winter DVM joined me to talk about the problems caused by EMF and how we can mitigate them. We talk about the sources and what we can do to protect ourselves from their effects personally as well as protecting our land.

Ray Marxer, Author of Cowboy in a Corporate World, joined me again to talk about some of the ideas in his book regarding keeping good employees. We talk about meeting the physical needs of the people coming to work for us as well as the structural changes that Ray led at the Beaverhead Ranch that facilitated a five-fold increase in their employee retention. Subscribe for Free:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Relevant Links:RayMarxer.com Ray’s Previous Episode:Ep. 257 Ray Marxer – Cowboy in a Corporate World Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler

Ray Marxer, Author of Cowboy in a Corporate World, joined me again to talk about some of the ideas in his book regarding keeping good employees. We talk about meeting the physical needs of the people coming to work for us as well as the structural changes that Ray led at the Beaverhead Ranch that facilitated a five-fold increase in their employee retention.

Scott Hauck of Sacred Song Farm in Mancos, CO joined me to discuss why the beef industry has been so successful at resisting vertical integration. We talk about what our unfair advantage is and how we can maximize that unfair advantage to continue to resist vertical integration. Support WCP:Amazon WishlistPatreon.com/WorkingCows Contact Scott: #beef is the last food production system free of vertical integration Why? Because we run on sunshine, water, soil and forage Don’t ever surrender our unfair advantage, or forget it pic.twitter.com/lvFv5aX5Xk — Scott Hauck (@sacredsongfarm) November 25, 2022 Scott’s Previous Episode:Ep. 239 Scott Hauck – Truly Regenerative Agriculture Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler

Scott Hauck of Sacred Song Farm in Mancos, CO joined me to discuss why the beef industry has been so successful at resisting vertical integration. We talk about what our unfair advantage is and how we can maximize that unfair advantage to continue to resist vertical integration.

Michelle Patten of The AgBiz Consultants joined me to discuss three ways to ensure your family ag business is passed on to the next generation. We talk about the three key elements of a generational transition, including and operating agreement, a transition plan, and a will. Share WCP:RanchingPodcast.com Links Mentioned:AgBizConsult.com Michelle’s Previous Episode:Ep. 123 Michelle Patten – Outsourcing Bookkeeping Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler

Michelle Patten of The AgBiz Consultants joined me to discuss three ways to ensure your family ag business is passed on to the next generation. We talk about the three key elements of a generational transition, including and operating agreement, a transition plan, and a will.

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.