#155 – Gage Iverson – Grazing Through the Winter in Montana

by Jared Luhman | Jan 22, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast

Gage Iverson is a rancher who has successfully grazed his cowherd all winter long for several years in a row in an environment where many think it’s not possible! Take a listen as we discuss his experience, what it has done to improve profitability, and his tips...

#154 – Dallas Mount – How to Make Cows Profitable

by Jared Luhman | Jan 15, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast

For many, when they assess the economics of their cow/calf enterprise and observe the lack of profitability, their assumption is that the cow/calf business is not for them. Dallas shares that the average cow/calf producer is not profitable; however, top producers have...

#153 – Ryan Bruski – Trying it Out with 4,700 Stockers

by Jared Luhman | Jan 8, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast

Ryan and his family have decided to make the shift from cow/calf to stockers to improve the profitability of their Montana ranch, and they are jumping all in! He talks about the why, the how, and so much more in this conversation! Resources Mentioned: Dirt to Soil...

#152 – Jesse Womack – Getting Paid for Good Management

by Jared Luhman | Jan 1, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast

Jesse and I discuss tips for managing many different obligations. We delve into his experience with TCU Ranch Management. However, most of our time is spent on his ranch enterprises, grazing management, and how he is being compensated for his management with carbon...

#151 – Trevor Burian – From $100,000 Loss to $39,000 Profit

by Jared Luhman | Dec 25, 2023 | Ranching Returns Podcast

Podcast Episode #151 Episode #151 In Episode 101, we discussed Trevor’s decision to transition from cow/calf to custom grazing. A year later, we catch up to explore how his inaugural year managing a large herd of stockers has unfolded. Before delving into the...