Lance Cox comes from a ranching background and has worked on several operations other than his home place. In this episode, Lance shares his perspective and advice on how ranch hands and managers can better communicate and work together.
Leave the stress of selecting bulls behind! Dr. Matt Spangler explains how your operation can increase profitability through genetic selection and how you can discover which data is the most important for you to analyze. Resources: https://ebeef.ucdavis.edu/ https://getpenned.com/ https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources Audio: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Video: https://youtu.be/v6UgYAeTztw Read it: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/transcripts ...
Make rotational grazing easier on yourself and employees with RangeWard. RangeWard offers fencing trailers that allow you to implement the grazing strategies you need to improve your soil health and reduce the labor challenges associated with these. The first half covers the benefits of regenerative grazing and the second half talks about the technology offered by RangeWard. RangeWard: https://www.rangeward.ca/ Audio: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Video: https://youtu.be/HPT...
Strategic plans are crucial to the success of ranches. They allow goals to be achieved and often bring families closer together. Scott Mickelsen shares how ranchers can get started with strategic plans and what those first steps look like in this episode. Tip the Host: PayPal.Me/cattleconvos Video: https://youtu.be/UQXKtyQlg9k Transcript: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/transcripts RancherMind: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events...
Improve your overall promotional strategies for your bull sale. Tracey Koester shares her knowledge and experience on this topic and provides listeners with actionable tips that they can start using today. Bull Stalkers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bullstalkers Newsletter: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/newsletter RancherMind: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events Tip Shaye: PayPal.Me/cattleconvos Follow @cattleconvos on social media....
We need to stop silencing our voices and share the story of the beef industry. If we don’t, someone else will do it for us and probably not share what needs to be shared. In this episode, Chandler Mulvaney discusses the dos and don’ts of advocacy and helps listeners find resources to start their journey as advocates. Resources: https://www.performancelivestockanalytics.com/performance-beef/ Transcript: https://casualcattleconversations.blogspot.com/2021/12/the-dos-and-donts-of-advocacy-with.html...
In September, Kaitlynn Glover and I sat down to visit about 30 by 30. Kaitlynn takes the time to explain what it means, where the government was at this fall and how you can do your part as a producer to take action. Transcript: https://casualcattleconversations.blogspot.com/2021/12/policy-episode-30-by-30.html Partner: https://forms.gle/pBZz4BsDzwH9t5xe7 Newsletter: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/newsletter Kaitlynn’s email: kglover@beef.org...
🥩 Get Paid for what Your Beef is Worth 🥩 The markets are frustrating.😡 You don’t always get paid for what your beef is worth. How do you get around this? Logan Peters shares his solution to this problem in the latest episode. With a passion for beef and an entrepreneurial heart Logan shifted his cattle operation to raising Wagyu cattle and selling beef directly to consumers and restaurants. Learn how you can add value to your beef by listening to this episode! Transcript: https://casualcattle...
Jerry Wulf shares his experiences as a leader in the beef industry and his community. He discusses how and why it is important to become a leader. His advice and experience are honest as can be. Take a listen!
A technology designed for ALL operations! Ceres Tag is a versatile ear tag technology with GPS tracking that can be used to collect multiple data points on beef cattle. Based out of Australia, Ceres Tag is working to solve cattle theft issues while providing data on animal health and grazing patterns. Follow ceres tag on social media by searching for @ceres_tag Listen on your favorite podcast app! Video: https://youtu.be/10i8eoBHslg Transcript: https://casualcattleconversations.blogspot.com/2021...
ShayLe Stewart offers her advice on how to educate yourself on cattle markets so you can understand them better. ShayLe Stewart is a rancher and cattle market enthusiast. She analyzes markets day in and day out to share with cattle producers in an easy-to-understand method. Take a listen to her story and advice!
Empowering Youth • Entrepreneurship • Diversifying Operations • Overcoming Covid Brandon Howley talks about it ALL! You won't want to miss this inspiring story of teaching youth to build and sustain businesses in agriculture. Resources: http://cowcamppromotions.com/ Connect with Ranchers Around the United States with this Link! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bullstalkers Improve your ranch, lifestyle and mindset in 3-minutes by telling me what you want to hear! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B5...
Adding value to calves before sale day is critical. Monte Rainforth shares key actions to achieve success when backgrounding your calves to add value to your herd. Follow @cattleconvos on social media Video: https://youtu.be/3Ob4y0xFjYQ Resources: https://redangus.org/ Invest in yourself and your operation by becoming a patron. Patrons gain access to exclusive podcast episodes, content, rewards and discounted prices for community events. https://patron.podbean.com/casualcattleconversations Partn...
Justin Sexten shares his background and experience while discussing the technology platforms offered by Performance Livestock Analytics. Learn how Performance Livestock Analytics is developing and utilizing software to help small to moderate-sized feeders utilize and understand feed data to increase efficiency and profitability.
Grazing corn stalks isn't new but there are new data that could make you rethink some management strategies. Dr. Jim MacDonald shares information on grazing periods, supplementation and the soil benefits that occur from this management practice. Listen on your favorite podcast app or at casualcattleconversations.com Redd Summit 00:05 Is your ranch not getting enough moisture to feed your herd? My friend, Jess at Redd Summit Advisors understands how hard it can be on your operation during the dry...
Elsabe discusses the differences in ranching in America vs. South Africa, as well as how she balances her own business with the ranch and her family. She's a rancher, entrepreneur, wife, mother, dreamer and action taker. Originally from South Africa, Elsabe Hausauer lives an inspiring life and currently ranches with her family in North Dakota. She shares an empowering story of building your own life and being grateful for what you have.
Gut health is crucial to a calf's ability to perform. In this episode, Shelby Roberts discusses how you can set your herd up to have optimum gut health throughout their lifetime but specifically through the weaning and backgrounding periods. Listen on all major podcast platforms. https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Video: https://youtu.be/vpwmZUAGX7k Resources: https://www.alltech.com/animal-nutrition/beef-cattle-health-and-nutrition...
Ranchers are true stewards of the land and have been caring for their resources and livestock from the beginning. However, there is more that can be done and we have been hearing the words regenerative agriculture for some time now. In this episode, Steve Rhines and Hugh Aljoe with the Noble Research Institute share their knowledge and experience with regenerative ranching practices. They explain what it is, why it will be a huge part of ranching now and in the future, and what it looks like for...
Trey Wasserburger is making waves in the beef industry. He knew from a young age that he wanted to ranch but that there simply wasn't room on his family's operation. So, he took the initiative to find mentors and work in various segments of the beef industry. In this episode, Trey shares his story about working in different segments of the industry, how he found mentors and what he is excited for as he becomes involved in the packing industry through Sustainable Beef. Transcript: https://casualc...
Drs. Dutton and Hochhalter are experienced veterinarians who know how to develop strong relationships with their clients. These relationships have increased profitability and customer success for their clients. In this episode, they share their advice on how to develop these strong relationships and work with your local veterinarian in the most effective way possible. Resources: https://www.alltech.com/ Video: https://youtu.be/a9PTuXIlWwQ Transcript:https://casualcattleconversations.blogspot.com...
Ashley Kohls has a diversified background in agriculture and a passion for fighting for agriculture in the political space. In this episode, Ashley shares her story of finding her way into the ag policy space and how ranchers can better communicate with their representatives. Transcript: casualcattleconversations.blogspot.com/2021/06/becoming-better-informed-with-ag.html Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/casualcattleconversations Website: http://casualcattleconversations.podbean.com/ Follow @ca...
Steve Koester has been ranching his entire life but has made the transition from commercial cattle to registered as well as spring calving to fall calving. In this episode, Steve shares his experience, insight and advice on what it takes to make the switch and what challenges you can expect to face. Video: https://youtu.be/st57WQPN3sM Transcript: https://casualcattleconversations.blogspot.com/2021/07/stevekoester.html Partner: https://forms.gle/PZGYsedWvmGAgzN97 Patron: https://patron.podbean.co...
Kirsten Angell is a rancher, entrepreneur and registered dietitian. In this episode, she shares tips and tricks to live a healthier lifestyle on the ranch. She covers both the mental and physical side of living healthy lifestyles. This conversation gets real and we cover some tough conversations. Transcript: https://casualcattleconversations.blogspot.com/2021/07/Link4Nutrition.html Partner: https://forms.gle/tSc2xJGG3eKFrtA26
Paul Engler is a true entrepreneur and has dedicated his life to solving problems within the beef industry. At the age of 12 he bought his first set of cattle which eventually led to starting several cattle feeding operations. In this episode, Paul shares his story, advice and knowledge on what it takes to be an entrepreneur in the beef industry. Transcript: https://casualcattleconversations.blogspot.com/2021/07/a-lifetime-of-entrepreneurship-in-beef.html Partner: https://forms.gle/Xc3G4N9dRu6zL...
Malcolm Harvey shares his background in technology and agriculture during this episode. He will provide an explanation of how EID technology works, the differences in tags, and how it will best help your operation. Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/casualcattleconversations Video: https://youtu.be/_zulbHwXZR8 Transcript: https://casualcattleconversations.blogspot.com/2021/06/understanding-implementing-eids-with.html Partner: https://forms.gle/mDP1uSNvtuFkeMvK8...
Jay has built a career in the beef industry and animal health sector. He is truly passionate about keeping cattle healthy, helping producers be successful and entrepreneurship as a whole. Tune in to hear Jay share his advice on improving animal health on any operation and his story of starting Rainforth Animal Health. Transcript: https://casualcattleconversations.blogspot.com/2021/05/animal-health-entrepreneurship-with-jay.html...
Natalie is a social media influencer, ranch wife, mother, and pharmacist. She shares her story and experience on how to build and monetize social media brands. Transcript: https://casualcattleconversations.blogspot.com/2021/05/social-media-influencing-ranching.html Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/casualcattleconversations...
Rick comes from a North Dakota ranch but has built a career of helping ranchers improve reproduction management in their herds from Montana, North Dakota and Nebraska. Rick is based out of Nebraska and is passionate about beef cattle reproduction because he understands how it drives profitability for ranchers.
We talk about maximizing efficiency with data, communication and cattle handling as well as maintaining mental health. David Schuler with Schuler Red Angus shares the methods and processes used by their operation to improve the overall efficiency of the ranch.
Straight from the boxing and shipping room, Mary shares the story of their family business and how they began marketing beef, pork and lamb directly to consumers. Mary talks about the challenges they have faced and how they have overcome them. Listen in to hear about how Five Marys Farms works to build a community for people who market beef directly to the consumer and insight on how to get started or expand the business you already have.
