Ray Williams joins the show from the team at Gallagher to share how cattle producers can start to create rotational grazing strategies. Ray covers where producers can start with stock rates, water, fencing supplies and paddock design in this short episode. Resources Gallagher Product Visuals: https://am.gallagher.com/ Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes Free Weekly Resources: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-r...
Mar 20, 2023•20 min•Season 6Ep. 12
JD Green joins the podcast from the University of Kentucky to discuss what causes weed populations to increase, how cattle producers can effectively reduce weed populations and how they can be proactive to reduce weeds in pastures and hay fields. • Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes Free Weekly Resources: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources Sponsors: https://redangus.org/ https://www.cattleidapp.com/ •...
Mar 13, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Neil Mentzer with Gallagher North America shares what steps cattle producers can take to ensure their electric fences work and keep cattle in this spring. • Key Topics: Establishing Proper Grounds Ensuring Your Energizers will Work Building Cross-fences and Offsets Using Reels, Smart Fence and Tumble Wheels for Rotational Grazing • Gallagher Product Visuals: https://am.gallagher.com/ Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes Free Wee...
Mar 06, 2023•16 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Spring is on the way and that means making sure your water tanks are in working order for summer grazing. Jeremy McGill joins the show to discuss how cattle producers can design watering systems to fit their needs, reduce the input costs of these systems and fence off natural streams and waterways to limit access to cattle. We also touch on yearly maintenance, because we can't forget about that! • Full Show Notes Water Tank Designs • YouTube Newsletter Take Your Ranch to the Next Level Once a mo...
Feb 27, 2023•22 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Matt Woolfolk and Wes Chism dive into the topic of bull sale season and share advice for both commercial cattlemen and seedstock producers. This episode covers what to look for in bulls, bull budgeting and developing a relationship with your seedstock supplier for those buying bulls. It also covers customer service, what types of bulls people want and sale day meals for producers who are selling bulls. • Be sure to hit subscribe to never miss another episode! • Resources: https://am.gallagher.co...
Feb 20, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Jamie Hauge joins the show to discuss his family's experience with the H-2A program. They have been using the program for about 17 years to source seasonal labor on their diversified operation. Jamie discusses why the program works better for their farming enterprise as opposed to their cow-calf enterprise, what changes he'd like to see made with the program and his advice for those just getting started with the program. The content shared in this episode is intended to share a personal experien...
Feb 13, 2023•25 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Ray Williams with Gallagher North America joins the show to discuss the big-picture view of sustainability and what it means for family farms and ranches today. Ray covers what he is gaining from producer conversations at NCBA convention in New Orleans, the 3 segments of sustainability and why cattle producers need to do their part to prevent misinformation in the beef industry. Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes YouTube: http...
Feb 06, 2023•18 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Kacy Atkinson joins the show to share her family's story of losing her brother and what they learned about why estate plans are critical components to the business structure of farms and ranches. Kacy uses her previous experience from her days in extension combined with her personal experiences to provide cattle producers insight on how to get started with this process and what it means for their cattle operations. *The content shared in this episode is to promote the importance of estate planni...
Jan 30, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Chelsea Woodcock, DVM and Wes Chism discuss what cattle producers need to keep in mind to ensure optimum herd health during their spring calving season. This episode covers the topics of when to vaccinate calves, the Sandhills calving method, what supplies to have on hand as well as what records are critical to track during calving season. • Record-Keeping Solutions: https://am.gallagher.com/en-US/Solutions/Weighing-and-EID-Solutions#system%20type=Weighing%20and%20Electronic%20Identification Ful...
Jan 23, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Technology and ranching go together more than one might initially expect. In fact, technology is changing how cattle producers manage and improve their herds day in and day out. Alex Heine and Keenan Hawekotte join the show from the Cattle ID team to discuss how technology helps cattle producers and what ranchers need to know about adopting these tools on their operations. --- Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKS...
Jan 16, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Buddy Rowlett joins the show from Richmond, Kansas where he raises cattle and also works for Gallagher Animal Management. Rowlett shares tips and strategies for working around the challenges winter throws at cattle producers when it comes to winter fencing. This short podcast episode covers the basics of managing added snow pressure through fence design, working with frozen ground and offers a creative solution for electric fences during winter storms. • RancherMind Resources Full Shownotes Vide...
Jan 09, 2023•15 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Calving seasons for beef producers vary throughout the United States depending on the climate. However, you may be missing out on an opportunity to improve your profitability by having longer calving seasons and keeping late-bred cows as opposed to marketing them. Jordan Thomas joins the show to discuss his experiences helping cattle producers in Missouri create managed reproduction programs and improve their bottom line through reproductive technologies. Shownotes Video RancherMind...
Jan 02, 2023•33 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Winter has more than made its appearance this year and for some people that means chopping ice and opening water tanks more than they'd like to...I mean does anyone actually like to do it?!?!?! James Clark Gallagher Québec joins the show from Canada to discuss winter watering. Here's what we talk about 👇 1. Effective Water Tanks 2. Planning for Water Lines 3. What to Consider when Creating a Watering Plan Resources: Full Shownotes: RancherMind Events:...
Dec 26, 2022•14 min•Season 5Ep. 53
Feed is the number one input cost for many cow-calf producers. Renaissance Ag joins the podcast to share how they are working to create avenues for beef producers to obtain quality feed sources that are not weather dependent. Resources Renaissance Ag Full Shownotes RancherMind Newsletter Video...
Dec 19, 2022•27 min•Season 5Ep. 52
Jeff Wilcox and Adam Cording join the show to discuss how farmers and cattle producers can keep mice and rats out of their feed sources, buildings, vehicles and homes with Good Nature mouse traps. Jeff and Adam discuss how rodents can have major economic and health impacts if their populations are not at the right level and demonstrate how the Good Nature mouse trap is a non-toxic and versatile device that keeps rodent populations down in problem areas. • Good Nature • Full Shownotes : • Watch :...
Dec 12, 2022•23 min•Season 5Ep. 51
Jennifer Hill joins the show to discuss her experience implementing a continuous learning mindset and plan into her lifestyle as a cattle producer. Jennifer shares how this has impacted their operations management practices and why she continues to participate in the RancherMind program. Together, Jennifer and Shaye outline different opportunities and resources cattle producers can use to stay updated on the beef industry. Listen RancherMind Events Full Show Notes Watch...
Dec 05, 2022•22 min•Season 5Ep. 50
The new year is just around the corner and the next calving season will be here before you know it. Ray Williams joins the show to discuss what cattle producers can do to straighten out their herd records in a way that will move them toward their goals faster. Ray discusses what data points can be collected and different options for collecting them. We also talk about different methods for tagging calves and giving them their unique ID. Alphanumeric Tagging Codes & Years Watch Listen Full Sh...
Nov 28, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 49
Cattle producers have been focused on sustainability for generations, but how can they stay on top of this and continue to be progressive? Steve Wooten joins the show to discuss his family’s operation and how they continue to improve. Steve covers… 1. What sustainability looks like on cattle operations 2. How you make changes to move in this direction 3. How sustainable practices impact your profitability in the long run • Full Show notes Video RancherMind Red Angus Programs...
Nov 21, 2022•30 min•Season 5Ep. 48
Keep your cattle in and the wolves, coyotes, elk, deer and other wildlife out with these fencing strategies shared by Liam Shaw. Liam discusses several different fencing strategies to keep predators and wild game away from your herd and hay in this short podcast episode. Listen : Watch: Show notes: Resources :...
Nov 14, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 47
Robbie Johnson joins the show to help cattle producers prepare for winter by making sure they set up their fences properly for grazing cornstalks. Robbie covers what types of energizers, posts, insulators and wire to consider using and offers tips for establishing a proper ground. If you watch the video he even shows examples of Gallagher products that can be used. Fencing Supplies Video Full Shownotes RancherMind Events...
Nov 07, 2022•18 min•Season 5Ep. 46
Jason Medows joins the show this week to discuss comparison syndrome and how it impacts management decisions for cattle producers. He also brings to light methods of pulling yourself out of comparison syndrome and how to create a healthier relationship with your farm and ranch. Listen: Watch : Read the Summary : Red Angus Association: Neogen:...
Oct 31, 2022•30 min•Season 5Ep. 45
Herd Health & Grazing Learn how beef producers in Quebec have used intensive grazing to improve their herd health, while creating a business that fits their lifestyle. Brian and Kim Maloney with Brylee Farms, join the show this week to discuss their process for buying cattle, grass finishing them and selling the meat directly to consumers. Watch Listen Show Notes Brylee Farms Herd Health Resources...
Oct 24, 2022•24 min•Season 5Ep. 44
Kyley DeVoe joined the show this week to talk about the importance of having faith as ranchers and beef producers. • Kyley's message is passionate and inspiring to hear as he dives into... 1. Why we need to have faith 2. How to grow in our faith journeys 3. Understanding and using your spiritual gifts 4. What it can look like to live out your faith Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Full Show Notes: https://ww...
Oct 17, 2022•32 min•Season 5Ep. 43
Discover when and how to develop effective weaning protocols for your herd's animal health and nutrition by using current weigh scales and building relationships with veterinarians and beef cattle nutritionists. Experts from ADM and Gallagher join the show to share their experience and advice to ranchers as beef producers themselves. Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Read: https://www.casualcattleconversation...
Oct 10, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 42
John Price and Craig Bieber discuss the ROI associated with using DNA testing to select for replacement heifers in commercial cow-calf herds. John and Craig cover everything from how to get started with Igenity Beef to what it looks like when it comes time to make your replacement decisions. Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes RancherMinds: https:...
Oct 03, 2022•34 min•Season 5Ep. 41
Jeremy McGill with Gallagher shares the tools and strategies you need to successfully implement offsets and cross-fences. Jeremy covers the planning process, water systems, energizers and insulators all in under 30 minutes. This episode will help you keep your beef cattle where they belong! Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Social Media Facebook...
Sep 26, 2022•31 min•Season 5Ep. 40
Shirley and Jodi Focken share their story and experiences around continuing a ranching legacy in their family while making necessary changes to care for the land and livestock. They are located in the Sandhills of Nebraska and have recently started transitioning from a commercial to a registered operation. Key Topics: shifting responsibilities and decision-making to the next generation women in ranching continuing legacy Angus genetics being stewards of the land Additional Resources Improve Your...
Sep 19, 2022•22 min•Season 5Ep. 39
Advocacy does not have to be online. In fact, you can effectively share about beef cattle, the industry and what ranchers do via in-person methods. In-person advocacy is just as important as advocacy on social media. Discover 3 methods of advocating for beef in person and additional resources to help you get started in this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations . • Bonus! Listen to the entire episode to hear about my top advocacy resources to help you get started. One is Elevate Ag the Podcast ...
Sep 12, 2022•21 min•Season 5Ep. 38
Kyle Mayberry and Josh Skinner discuss how MiraFount watering systems save time for ranchers and improve their quality of life while providing clean water for cattle. These water tanks are either energy free or energy-efficient and even work in freezing climates. Kyle shares how the Biltmore company has implemented these fountains with the help of Gallagher to increase the ROI of their commercial cow-calf operation. Biltmore: www.biltmorelivestock.com Gallagher: https://store.am.gallagher.com/am...
Sep 05, 2022•24 min•Season 5Ep. 37
Cactus Cares is on a mission to provide hunger relief to the over 40,000,000 people who need it in the United States by teaming up with rural communities, campus meat labs and other organizations to provide animal protein to food pantries. Discover how you can partner with Cactus Cares by listening to this episode. Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepiso...
Aug 29, 2022•28 min•Season 5Ep. 36
