Kyler Beard and Liam Shaw explain their experiences and strategies when it comes to fencing leased pastures that cover large geographical areas to keep cattle in and fit your grazing needs. They cover what equipment works best and what fencing mistakes to avoid as you get started. Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Social Media: Facebook - https:...
Aug 22, 2022•27 min•Season 5Ep. 35
Start creating joy on the tough days of ranching and keep your operation moving forward with these 3 tips that will help you shift your mindset. In this episode, Shaye shares how she has used this mindset shift to find joy while ranching and in everyday life. Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cat...
Aug 15, 2022•21 min•Season 5Ep. 34
Stop making these common electric fencing mistakes and start getting the most bang for your buck out of your electric fencing systems. Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/ Resources: https://am.gallagher.com/en-US...
Aug 08, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 33
I dare you to challenge how it has always been and start with yourself to make a difference on cattle working days and ranch work in general. Terryn Drieling shares how discovering who we are through the Enneagram aids in our ability to work with others and ourselves during everyday ranch work and life events in this episode. Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Watch: https://youtu.be/scbcf0aEpzc Terryn's Soci...
Aug 01, 2022•39 min•Season 5Ep. 32
Uncover what's in it for you when you start collecting herd data and learn the beginning steps of this process with Ray Williams. Ray shares his expertise about scales, load bars and EIDs in the beef industry and how these integrated systems are improving the profitability and efficiency of ranches around the globe. #gallagher Resources: https://am.gallagher.com/ Watch: https://youtu.be/tQ6Wffzy7Yg Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Read: https://www.casualcattleconversat...
Jul 25, 2022•19 min•Season 5Ep. 31
Whether you are ranching full-time are taking on other gigs too, there is always more than one thing going on. Start making the most of your drive time by using the 4 tips outlined in this episode by your host, Shaye Koester. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Transcripts: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/
Jul 18, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 30
James Clark shares ways ranchers can access reliable technology support to keep their operations moving forward in a timely manner. This quick episode will tell you where to go and who to talk to when you need it! Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodeshttps://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes
Jul 11, 2022•9 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Chad and Amy Wilkerson are industry leaders when it comes to changing the way we think about calving seasons. Wilkerson Farms utilizes hoop barn systems to their advantage to run a 1400-head recipient herd that allows them to calve year-round. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes RancherMind Events: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events...
Jul 05, 2022•27 min•Season 5Ep. 28
Wes Chism joins the show to share his experience and knowledge from helping ranchers in the southern United States manage their grazing systems to fit their environments. Wes covers topics around managing fescue, native grasses, stockpiling, fencing systems, watering systems and how to navigate rotational grazing as a seedstock producer. This quick 18-minute episode is well worth the listen! Resources: https://am.gallagher.com/ Geared Reel Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Read:...
Jun 27, 2022•18 min•Season 5Ep. 27
2 Reasons Why the U.S. Beef Industry is King 👑 • 1. Cattle Efficiency & Management Practices 2. The Research and Science being Conducted • Sebastian Mejia Turcios is from Honduras but after immersing himself in several global agriculture opportunities, has picked the U.S. to continue his education and career. • Learn more about the difference in beef industries between Honduras & America by listening to this episode! Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Read: https://www.c...
Jun 20, 2022•29 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Buddy Rowlett shares mistakes to avoid when establishing your grounding system and how to navigate electric fencing depending on your climate in this short Tech Talk!
Jun 13, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 25
Marcos Jeffers has truly embraced holistic ranch management practices and is reaping the benefits of moving his cattle multiple times per day as a part of his grazing strategy. The Jeffers ranch is truly creating abundance in the arid climate of Chihuahua, Mexico. James shares the ranch's grazing strategy, how they got started and where other producers can start in this episode. Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Watch: https://youtu.be/mS5RTgPiR4k Read: https://www.casua...
Jun 06, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Lydia Kyle and her family have experienced the 2022 spring New Mexico fires first-hand. In this episode, Lydia shares their experience and talks about the current state of this devastating event. recorded on May 24, 2022
Jun 04, 2022•14 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Dallas Mount sees over 400 ranches per year and in this episode he shares common mistakes ranch managers make and offers actionable solutions and resources on how to turn things around. https://redangus.org/ https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ https://youtu.be/jKn9YVgiHG4
May 30, 2022•38 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Want in on a secret? ⬇️ Prioritizing your health also allows you to improve your farm or ranch! Andrea shares the story of her journey when it comes to mental and physical health and how making these a priority in her life has allowed her to improve how she works on her family's ranch AND how she communicates with others on the ranch. Andrea offers advice on how to take small steps that can make a big difference and will leave you inspired to start making these small changes today! Listen on you...
May 23, 2022•27 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Bill Rishel knows how to build herds with the most of the best. Listen to this podcast episode to discover how Bill defines a quality herd and makes selection decisions that benefit commercial and seedstock producers alike. Neogen: https://www.neogen.com/igenity-beef Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Follow @cattleconvos on social media...
May 16, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Matthew May shares the challenges and benefits of ranching in an urban area and how he makes the most of the situation. Listen on your favorite podcast app or right here! Read it: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/
May 09, 2022•21 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Hannah Borg came back to the show to share her perspective of returning to her family’s diverse operation after over 2 years of making that decision. She shares the raw truth about overcoming the isolation, reimmursing yourself in your hometown and developing a balance between being an employee and a daughter. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=casual+cattle+conversations Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Performance Beef: https://www.performancelivestockanalyti...
May 02, 2022•37 min•Season 5Ep. 18
In the latest episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Dr. Tom Field shares advice from his years of experience when it comes to working with family farms and ranches. Dr. Field shares what not to do, how to start the conversation and key actions to try during the first 6 months of the transition. Watch the video on YouTube and follow @cattleconvos on social media.
Apr 25, 2022•37 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Fly control is a necessity. Discover how you can improve your fly management strategy in this short episode of Casual Cattle Conversations with experts from Sioux Nation Ag. https://www.siouxnationag.com/ https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/
Apr 18, 2022•27 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Don’t forget about your bulls! In this 16 minute episode, Dr. Kacie McCarthy offers insight on what the components of a BSE are, why they are important and when to have them performed. We also discuss new and upcoming research in this area of beef production. Listen on your favorite podcast app. Find all transcripts, episodes and ranching resources on the website! https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Tip the host: PayPal.Me/cattleconvos Watch it: https://youtu.be/352MZ43W1cY...
Apr 11, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Cassie Lappaseotes is a feedlot manager and rancher. She grew up in both segments and is a stakeholder in both today. In this 20-minute episode, Cassie shares how ranchers can build relationships with feedlots, what happens during those first few weeks calves are in a feedlot and what she is excited about in regard to future technology in the beef industry. Website: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Tip the Host: PayPal.Me/cattleconvos...
Apr 04, 2022•24 min•Season 5Ep. 14
The expert himself, Burke Teichert, shares his advice after years of managing ranches in the west. He shares the number one action that can be taken and when to do it in this 20-minute episode of Casual Cattle Conversations. Audio:https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Video: https://youtu.be/2ZSPDnhK8JU Read it:https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Tip the Host: PayPal.Me/cattleconvos...
Mar 28, 2022•22 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Markie Hageman is a first-generation rancher and beef advocate. She shares the 7 Deadly Sins made by first-generation ranchers and how to avoid them in just 30 minutes. Watch it: https://youtu.be/lHrXo9me1Zg Read it: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Listen to it: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Tip the Host: PayPal.Me/cattleconvos...
Mar 21, 2022•34 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Gregg Barfield is a blockchain and beef enthusiast who breaks down what blockchain is, how it works and what this technology means for beef producers in under 40 minutes on this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations. Website: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Watch it: https://youtu.be/EgBKvKhDzYc Read it: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Tip the Host: PayPal.Me/cattleconvos...
Mar 14, 2022•37 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Tara Vander Dussen has been intentionally advocating for over 6 years as @newmexicomilkmaid. She shares actionable tips for aspiring advocates to take the plunge and break down all the info into effective posts. Read the Episode: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Video: https://youtu.be/QOZwnGXb9xI RancherMind Events:https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events
Mar 07, 2022•33 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Dr. Frank Mitloehner explains why methane is a concern, how the biogenic carbon cycle works, the beef industry’s role in this process and what ranchers can do to make a difference. Listen and Read the episodes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ RancherMind Events: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events Tip the Host: PayPal.Me/cattleconvos Video: https://youtu.be/hDqinN5GuM8...
Feb 28, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Adding revenue to your ranch and maximizing the value of your land can be EASY through LandTrust. LandTrust is a recreation access network that makes connects landowners with hunters, fishermen, bird watchers and many others. It’s easy to use and gives landowners full control. Listen on your favorite podcast app to learn more and join our live discussion via Zoom on March 21, 2022. Join the conversation: https://landowners.landtrust.com/ccc/ Video: https://youtu.be/BY1lo68OO3E Listen now: https:...
Feb 21, 2022•38 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Feed is the main input cost for most cow-calf operations, so it’s important to analyze your options to ensure you are feeding the most economical and effective ration to your herd. Dr. Karl Hoppe offers a starting place, actionable points and resources to ensure that you are doing this on your operation. Transcript: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/transcripts Audio: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Video: https://youtu.be/wxKLqx5hyLg Tip: PayPal.Me/cattleconvos...
Feb 14, 2022•25 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Jaclyn Wilson and her family have been hosting interns for years. In this episode, she shares how interns have been valuable in improving their operation and why intern programs are important. Throughout the episode, Jaclyn shares tips on how to navigate housing, payment and management situations if you host interns. Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/transcripts Tip: PayPal.Me/cattleconvos RancherMind: https://www.casualcat...
Feb 07, 2022•23 min•Season 5Ep. 6
