Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health

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

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.

Will Winter DVM is a veternarian and holistic livestock health advocate. He has spent years lecturing and writing on the subject of optimizing herd health using all natural resources. Subscribe to WCP for Free:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Contact Will:WillWinter.com willwinterdvm [at] gmail [dot] com

Will Winter DVM is a veternarian and holistic livestock health advocate. He has spent years lecturing and writing on the subject of optimizing herd health using all natural resources.

Amanda Radke is an agvocate, author, speaker, and rancher. She has traveled extensively speaking to ag groups about answering the objections raised by those opposed to agriculture. She joined me to talk about that work today as well as her new book, out today, Faith, Family, Freedom. Get a Custom Engraved Cribbage Board!:Patreon.com/WorkingCows June 7th Soil Health Tour:Mizera Ranch Tour Amanda’s Books:Faith, Family, FreedomThe Soil Quilt

Amanda Radke is an agvocate, author, speaker, and rancher. She has traveled extensively speaking to ag groups about answering the objections raised by those opposed to agriculture. She joined me to talk about that work today as well as her new book, out today, Faith, Family, and Freedom.

Cindy Zenk is the Coordinator for the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition. SDHC is a cutting-edge organization that has been pushing the soil health conversation forward. Cindy joined me to talk about the creation of the South Dakota Grazing Exchange. A tool developed to facilitate the integration of livestock on to crop ground. June 7th Soil Health Tour:Mizera Ranch Tour Relevant Links:South Dakota Soil Health CoalitionSD Grazing Exchange

Cindy Zenk is the Coordinator for the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition. SDHC is a cutting-edge organization that has been pushing the soil health conversation forward. Cindy joined me to talk about

Cindy Zenk is the Coordinator for the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition. SDHC is a cutting-edge organization that has been pushing the soil health conversation forward. Cindy joined me to talk about the creation of the South Dakota Grazing Exchange. A tool developed to facilitate the integration of livestock on to crop ground.

Ken Redman has used linear measuring to analyze thousands of cattle. He joined me to talk about how we can use this tool to speed up the selection process to move our herds toward the goals we have fo

Ken Redman has used linear measuring to analyze thousands of cattle. He joined me to talk about how we can use this tool to speed up the selection process to move our herds toward the goals we have for them more quickly.

Ken Redman has used linear measuring to analyze thousands of cattle. He joined me to talk about how we can use this tool to speed up the selection process to move our herds toward the goals we have for them more quickly. Get a Custom Engraved Cribbage Board!:Patreon.com/WorkingCows Contact Ken: khabc1 [at] yahoo[dot]com

Ken Redman has used linear measuring to analyze thousands of cattle. He joined me to talk about how we can use this tool to speed up the selection process to move our herds toward the goals we have fo

Curt Nelson is a farmer near Brookings, SD. He has been involved on his farm since his birth in 1929. He started driving his first team of horses pulling a corn cultivator at 6 years old. I talked with him and his grandson Darren about the changes he has seen as well as some of what his day-to-day life was like. Subscribe to WCP for Free:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe

Curt Nelson is a farmer near Brookings, SD. He has been involved on his farm since his birth in 1929. He started driving his first team of horses pulling a corn cultivator at 6 years old. I talked with him and his grandson Darren about the changes he has seen as well as some of what his day-to-day life was like.

Scott Hauck ranches with his wife and children near Mancos, CO. He joined me to talk about what makes regenerative agriculture truly regenerative. We talk about his history as well as what truly defines success for us. Get a Custom Engraved Cribbage Board!:Patreon.com/WorkingCows Links Mentioned: More to come. God is good. pic.twitter.com/OdnMPAKhPy — Scott Hauck (@sacredsongfarm) May 2, 2022 SacredSongFarm.com

Scott Hauck ranches with his wife and children near Mancos, CO. He joined me to talk about what makes regenerative agriculture truly regenerative. We talk about his history as well as what truly defines success for us.

Brian Alexander is a rancher from the Red Hills of Kansas and the host of the Ranching Reboot Podcast. He joined me to talk about a concept that comes up late in the Ranching For Profit school called Nature +1. We talk about what the concept is as well as the ways in which Corriente cattle are a fulfilment of that concept. Get a Custom Engraved Cribbage Board!:Patreon.com/WorkingCows Links Mentioned:Red Hills Rancher LinktreeRanching for Profit School

Brian Alexander is a rancher from the Red Hills of Kansas and the host of the Ranching Reboot Podcast. He joined me to talk about a concept that comes up late in the Ranching For Profit school called Nature +1. We talk about what the concept is as well as the ways in which Corriente cattle are a fulfilment of that concept.

Shane Barber of Barber Industries joined me to discuss the balance between a well-executed grazing plan and having employees (family) that love you. We talked about what we sacrifice first as well as how we think about keeping things in perspective. Get a Custom Engraved Cribbage Board!:Patreon.com/WorkingCows Relevant Links:Barber Industries on FacebookBarberIndustries.com

Shane Barber of Barber Industries joined me to discuss the balance between a well-executed grazing plan and having employees (family) that love you. We talked about what we sacrifice first as well as how we think about keeping things in perspective.

Get a Custom Engraved Cribbage Board!:Patreon.com/WorkingCows Relevant Links:RocksideRanch.org/GiveRocksideRanch.org/Podcast Guests’ Previous Episode:Ep. 190 Craig Thompson and Gordon Decker – Rockside Ranch – May 18th, 2021

Craig Thompson and Gordon Decker from Rockside Ranch joined me to talk about Rockside’s new podcast Restoration Matters. We talk about the meaning behind the name as well as the unique approach Rockside takes to addiction recovery.

Doug Ferguson is a sell/buy marketer and a sell/buy marketing intstructor. He joined me to talk about the power of mindset. We talk about the power of positivity, negativity, emotions, and how to make those impulses work for you. Get a Custom Engraved Cribbage Board!:Patreon.com/WorkingCows Links Mentioned:Doug in Beef MagazineDoug’s Marketing SchoolsDoug on Facebook

Doug Ferguson is a sell/buy marketer and a sell/buy marketing instructor. He joined me to talk about the power of mindset. We talk about the power of positivity, negativity, emotions, and how to make those impulses work for you.

Wayne Knight is the Executive Director of Holistic Management International. He joined me to discuss an initiative HMI has undertaken to simplify the monitoring process and increase the likelihood of timely destocking in the event of a drought. Support WCP:WorkingCows.net/Support Relevant Links:HolisticManagement.orgNCDC.NOAA.gov *Click “Download All Months/Years:” below the map Wayne’s Previous Episode:Ep. 180 Wayne Knight – The Practical Impacts of Holistic Management – March 15th, 2021

Wayne Knight is the Executive Director of Holistic Management International. He joined me to discuss an initiative HMI has undertaken to simplify the monitoring process and increase the likelihood of timely destocking in the event of a drought.

Steve Campbell joined me to discuss his bull sale catalog wish list. What information do we wish we would see in bull sale catalogs? How can we go about selecting bulls that will create the most grass-efficient females? We set out to answer these questions and more. Sponsor:DPHBiologicals.com Resources Mentioned:The Bonsma Lectures Steve’s Previous Episodes:Ep. 196 Steve Campbell – Remineralizing Cattle with Salt – June 29th, 2021Ep. 160 Steve Campbell – Selecting the Right Cow – October 25th, 2020

Steve Campbell joined me to discuss his bull sale catalog wish list. What information do we wish we would see in bull sale catalogs? How can we go about selecting bulls that will create the most grass-efficient females? We set out to answer these questions and more.Sponsor:DPHBiologicals.comShow Notes:WorkingCows.net/233

Steve Cote is a stockmanship expert from Idaho. He has traveled extensively putting on stockmanship clinics in the vein of Bud Williams. He joined me to talk about a day of stockmanship. We pick up this conversation where we started last week with Dr. Tom Noffsinger. We start from the corral and talk about our approach to getting cattle through the facilities in which we find ourselves. Part 1 of this Discussion:Ep. 231 Dr. Tom Noffsinger – A Day of Bud Williams Stockmanship pt. 1 Links Mentioned:Steve Cote – Stockmanship and Handling Cattle on the Range (Grandin.com) SteveCoteone1nine(at)gmaildotcom

Steve Cote is a stockmanship expert from Idaho. He has traveled extensively putting on stockmanship clinics in the vein of Bud Williams. He joined me to talk about a day of stockmanship. We pick up this conversation where we started last week with Dr. Tom Noffsinger. We start from the corral and talk about our approach to getting cattle through the facilities in which we find ourselves.

Dr. Tom Noffsinger joined me to start a two-part series on stockmanship in the vein of Bud Williams. We start at the trailers and walkthrough our approach of the cattle all the way to the corrals. We will pick this series up next week with Steve Cote about our approach in the pens and through the chute. Every Episode on One Page:RanchingPodcast.com Relevant Links:Production Animal Consultation Episodes Mentioned:Ep. 174 Hadley Hill – An Unconventional Ranching Biography – February 1st, 2021

Dr. Tom Noffsinger joined me to start a two-part series on stockmanship in the vein of Bud Williams. We start at the trailers and walkthrough our approach of the cattle all the way to the corrals. We will pick this series up next week with Steve Cote about our approach in the pens and through the chute.

Brad Kruse from Wisconsin joined me to discuss his journey from cow/calf, to pigs, to sheep, and finally to honeybees. We talk about the factors that influenced Brad’s decision to look deeper into honeybees as well as how he continues to balance his other enterprises. Subscribe, Rate, and Review:Apple Podcasts Links Mentioned: @krusefarms.brad #honey #honeybees #bees #directmarketing #wisconsin ♬ original sound – user9538974875511 Kamon Reynolds – Tennessee’s BeesThe HoneysteadVino Farm