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...
by Jared Luhman | Sep 28, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Jason Fradette and his family built their ranch from scratch. He talks about buying their land, the management changes they made to become more profitable, and more! Switch to Audio-Only Resources mentioned: Ranching Returns Podcast Understanding Ag Working Cows...
by Jared Luhman | Sep 21, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Ea’Mon O’Toole is a large commercial rancher who recently started the Running on Grass podcast with Logan Pribbeno. We discuss his ranching operation, which spans multiple western states, how he manages it as a business, their willingness to shift...
by Jared Luhman | Sep 14, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Ross MacDonald shares his awesome story of building his own ranch business from the ground up — from his first land purchase to his recent shift toward building a low-input PCC® registered herd. He also shares what it’s been like helping launch the first Pharo Cattle...
