02/03/22 - Do You Know The Difference Between A “Commodity Cow” And A “Forage Based Cow”?

Doug Stephan, host and American Family Farmer, www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about how the Right to Repair Act is progressing and President Biden's support. 77% of farmers are buying older farm equipment to avoid dealing with unfriendly repairs on new equipment. Next, we meet Del Ficke, www.fickecattle.com del@grazemaster.com who owns and operates Ficke Cattle Company Graze Master Genetics in eastern Nebraska. With more than 35 years of experience as both an agriculturist and cattleman, Del has developed a one-of-a-kind trademarked breed of composite cattle, the Graze Master. Doug and Del discuss at length the roll that soil health plays into making healthy cattle. Finally, Farmer Doug opines about his mission with his podcasts and his farm in 2022.