#259 – Jamie Hamilton – First-Generation Full-Time Farmer

by Jared Luhman | Jan 5, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast

Jamie Hamilton is one of those young farmers proving that you can still make a full-time living and build wealth as a first-generation farmer! He shares his journey of growing his business, how he invested his money early on, what he would do differently, and where...

#258 – Gabe Brown – Cattle Production Paradigm Shift

by Jared Luhman | Dec 29, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast

Everybody has heard about Gabe Brown’s row-crop challenges that led him to shift toward regenerative agriculture by minimizing inputs and diversifying crop rotations. A story I hadn’t heard, but wanted to, was the progression of his mindset around cattle production...

#257 – Ted Miller – 600-Cow Grazing Dairy in Louisiana

by Jared Luhman | Dec 22, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast

Ted Miller is a first-generation farmer who started and built a large-scale, grazing-based dairy that allows him to compete in an industry typically dominated by high-capital, production-focused dairy farms. We discuss how he got started, why he chose this model, how...

#256 – Marlene Moore – Fighting to Keep the Ranch

by Jared Luhman | Dec 15, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast

Marlene Moore shares her incredible story of taking over her grandfather’s ranch with little experience and fighting to keep it alive — ultimately growing it into a thriving, profitable operation. She talks about the enterprises she started with, the changes she made...

#255 – Karson Rippstein – Family, Government Leases, Salt and Mineral

by Jared Luhman | Dec 8, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast

Karson Rippstein ranches alongside his dad and brother in Utah. In this conversation, we dive into the challenges of working cattle on mountain permits, his advice for successfully partnering with family on a ranch, why traditional salt and mineral programs aren’t...