by Jared Luhman | Nov 2, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Brandon Shirah comes from a long line of agricultural families, but he built his own ranch from the ground up. When he had the opportunity to take over a cattle herd and land leases from someone leaving the cattle business, he dove right in. He shares his story...
by Jared Luhman | Oct 26, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Matt Feldhaus is a returning guest, previously on episode 240, and it’s absolutely worth listening back to that one to hear how he built his ranch from scratch into the 600+ cow ranch it is today. In this episode, we discuss what’s new, from working with Agspire to...
by Jared Luhman | Oct 19, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Tom Cotter farms in southern Minnesota on some of the most productive, highest-quality row-crop land the state has to offer. Yet he chooses to grow more than just corn and soybeans. He raises both organic and conventional crops, and his mix of short- and long-season...
by Jared Luhman | Oct 12, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Zach Abney and Kacie Scherler moved back to Kacie’s home, but rather than working into the family ranch, they built their own. What started as a diversified, direct-to-consumer farm has grown into a scaled commercial cow/calf operation. We discuss their growth,...
by Jared Luhman | Oct 5, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Josh Tranel farms with his three first cousins, and they have grown a diversified farm that complements their core organic dairy. They have row crops, a feedlot, and a beef herd in addition to the dairy. We discuss the family dynamics, succession planning, the pros...
