by Robert Pulliam | Mar 10, 2026 | Herd Quitter® Minute
When purchasing a bull, what is your most important trait? Most select for growth or carcass, but one of the most basic attributes of a bull is producing a live calf. “The weaning weight for dead calves is distressingly low” (Kit Pharo). Click to read the...
by Jared Luhman | Mar 9, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
An investor wanted to buy a ranch and asked Dallas Dodson to manage it. He had two conditions: I don’t lose money at anything. If we can’t have fun doing it, let’s not even start. In this episode, Dallas shares how he took those words and built a ranch that was both...
by Robert Pulliam | Mar 3, 2026 | Herd Quitter® Minute
For most cattlemen, using chemical solutions to treat parasites has become normal. This is costly as well as detrimental to soil biology. Trading your chemical crutches for natural remedies can improve soil health and reduce your expenses. Click to read the full...
by Jared Luhman | Mar 2, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
You can find Tristan Swartz and Doing It Wrong Dairy on Facebook, with over 400,000 combined followers! He’s not afraid to do things differently. He shares his story of farming in Missouri, owning a wheat harvest crew, and moving to Wisconsin to start his own...
by Robert Pulliam | Feb 24, 2026 | Herd Quitter® Minute
I recently visited one of my rancher sons. We talked about all the transitions of life. He is hopeful for the future, while I am transitioning toward retirement. The common denominator in making these transitions successful is people helping people. Click to read the...
by Jared Luhman | Feb 23, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Noble Research Institute does more than offer outstanding classes on ranch finance, soil health, and grazing management. The actually own and manage 13,500 acres across six ranches. Today, Joe Pokay and Hugh Aljoe join me from Noble to discuss their experience...
