Working Ranch Radio Show

The story of the Maude Family in Western South Dakota took center stage this past week as criminal charges against Charles and Heather Maude were dropped over a land issue in what many are saying was a rogue US Forest Service agent bringing charges of land theft over 25 acres of ground that have been fenced into the deeded ground for over 70 years. Today, Rachel Gabel, spokesperson for the Maude Family, returns as our guest as we t...

On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your Quality of Life (QOL) right now?  Today Allan Crockett returns as our guest as we rip the band aid off the question that may be bouncing off the walls of your mind, "Is this the Quality of Life that I want going forward? We take a three-leg'd approach as we start with looking at how we can generate "Time and Money" in one area of a QOL, then we discuss "Relationships" as a second leg and i...

Virtual Fencing. It’s a topic that spurs intrigue for many of us, but often from a distance. Whether it’s the newness of the technology or the cost to implement.  Today Matt Vermeesch with Nofence, joins as we explore the technology as a whole.  Additionally, we’ll hear from Idaho rancher Tyson Coles with his perspective as a user. So, what are the factors to contemplate when considering an investment in virtual fencing? It’s truly...

Managing a ranch in today’s industry is different that it was for the previous generations... and it continues to change.  So, what are the skills a manager needs on today’s ranch?  Rick Machen with the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management is my guest as he shares with us three umbrella areas that are critical for Ranch Managers. If you have aspirations of being a ranch manager, either for your family ranch or someone else; yo...

Losing calves during pregnancy may not be a big factor in your operation, but it’s still a loss and it does affect your bottom line. So today Chloe Collins (University of Missouri Extension) walks us through what can cause Gestational Pregnancy Loss during the Early Embryonic phase of the first 45 days to the fetal period from 45 days to birth. Plus, ways to mitigate those losses in both our young cows and older cows. It may not se...

Like it or not, AI Technology is here and today we continue in our discussion  with Mackenzie Burnett (Ambrook). Topics like how it could be used… for example to start the ball rolling on things like estate planning, enterprise analysis, or business negotiations.  But then we also head down a line of questions about things like the morality of AI technology and is it safe? But AI is not a silver bullet. While it may serve as a grea...

AI Technology… and I’m not talking Artificial Insemination.  I’m talking about tools like ChatGPT.  It has quickly risen to the surface in our vocabulary but what about our understanding of it? Today Mackenzie Burnett (Ambrook) returns as our guest as she walks through what it is, why it has suddenly come to the forefront, how it’s being used, and how could you and I as ranchers use it.  Does AI Technology give you cause to concern...

When it comes to bull selection, before you even look at a bull or look at all the numbers… there are some questions you must ask yourself.  Dr. Saulo Zoca (University of Tennessee) walks us through some of these critical questions.  Then, we must understand that first and foremost, this bull needs to stay healthy and breed cows. Finally we start looking at numbers, keeping in mind that at the end of the day, is it really about how...

It’s our Annual Market & Weather Outlook Show for the coming year! We start first with the Cattle Markets as Clint Berry (Superior Livestock & @HossTheBeefGuy) and I discuss the factors playing into our market for the next couple of years as well as the CattleFax market forecast prices from Fat Cattle down to bawlin’ calves. Plus, we'll discuss "just how long the market stays up, price protecting, and beef demand.

Then Mete...

Today we conclude my conversation with Allan Savory.  It’s a deeper dive into what Holistic Management really looks like… and what it isn’t.  And, if it crosses your mind about creating a future or legacy for your family or ranch operation you will find our conversation extremely valuable.  Also does Holistic Management work with the principle of running your ranch like a business? This is the conclusion part of my conversation wit...

Today we continue with Part 2 of my conversation with Allan Savory.  He is a firm believer that livestock MUST be a part of reversing what he fills is a threat to mankind… that being desertification.  Today our conversation leads us down the road of talking about climate change.  It is a topic that ranchers often feel they have to be defensive due to environmental groups placing blame on agriculture.  But what is Allan Savory's vie...

My guest today is none other than Allan Savory.  A man who once despised livestock and now a fierce believer in the role of livestock to our planet. Today we hear the back story of what fuels his life’s work and passion for helping ranchers through Holistic Management. Through his beliefs and stances on land management, climate change, and other issues, he’s managed to frustrate both the extreme environmentalists as well as some in...

From the conversations at the coffee shop to the sale barn café, there’s FOUR questions just kind of hanging out there in the air… and I can guarantee you’ve probably engaged with someone recently over one or more of these questions.  Today Dr.  Kenny Burdine (University of Kentucky) joins me as he identifies FOUR questions that the 2025 Cattle Market will need to answer.

Plus, Jeremy Martin & Travis Chrismas with Stockmen's So...

From what started as a group of ranchers believing that they needed to be more than just “price takers” in the cattle business to an elaborate idea of building multi-million dollar packing plant.  Trey Wasserburger (TDAngus) returns as our guest to update us on the progress of Sustainable Beef LLC. It is now less than 3 months from the doors opening on the newest packing facility of this size.  We’ll talk about the things that have...

Sale Day… that day we all look forward to every year… but often manage the least for it.  Brett Crosby (Custom Ag Solutions) and Dave Voth (Good Grazing Makes Cent$) join me today as we discuss the costs to our business when we don’t provide adequate time nor have the proper information of potential future market prices before us as we make management decisions that affect the marketing of our livestock that will garner the highest...

Wally Olson (Ranching.fyi) joins us today as we talk about some of the principles and thoughts he has regarding the current cattle market and cycle.  He’ll explain his “Cow Bell” curve as a tool to find the undervalued and overvalued animal in your herd and why many Cow/Calf operations are a break-even business. We’ll also talk about the difference between building wealth versus profit in the cow business and what you should be doi...

Today we reveal the top four show (subjects) of 2024... and after you hear them, I think you will agree why these where the top shows of the year.  So listen as we start at #4 and conclude with the #1 show of 2024!

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We continue with our count down of the top show of 2024.  Today we feature the shows ranked at #8 and work down to #5.  From Utilizing the FREE Nutrients from our Cows to Product of USA Labeling.  And what is the Canary in the Coal Mine when it comes to your animal's health and longevity?  And end up with our #5 shows covers a topic about Dairy Cattle... really? 

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We are counting down the top show of 2024.  Today we feature the shows ranked at #12 and work down to #9.  From Grazing to Controversial Vaccine, to the State of Kansas and NextGen Ranchers.  Just in case you missed them, tune in as we play back parts of the interviews from the top shows of the year. 

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