by Jared Luhman | Dec 16, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
In Part 2 with John Maddux, we discuss some of the strategies he uses to manage risk in his cow/calf and stocker business. Listen to Part 1, Wall Street to Full Time Rancher, here. Don’t Miss Next Week’s Episode Thanks for subscribing! First Name Last Name...
by Robert Pulliam | Dec 10, 2024 | Herd Quitter™ Minute
This is the time of year when your genetic choices are put to the test. Winter can be the most expensive time to be in the cow business. Are your cows working for you, or are you working for your...
by Jared Luhman | Dec 9, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
John Maddux shares his family’s story of aggressively purchasing land and expanding their ranching operation over the generations. We dive into his unique breeding and genetics program, marketing strategy, low-cost winter feeding program, and begin to discuss his risk...
by Robert Pulliam | Dec 3, 2024 | Herd Quitter™ Minute
This past week, we spent the Thanksgiving holiday with our son in Nebraska. He and his wife custom graze cows and train ranch horses on a ranch near Kimball. Even though this was a working vacation, it made me thankful for the heritage of hard work, freedom, and faith...
by Jared Luhman | Dec 2, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
The title doesn’t even cover it all! In this episode, we talk about everything happening at Brady Wulf’s ranch near Starbuck, MN. We cover the Airbnb he has on the ranch, hunting leases, and ranch tours. We discuss his no-till wide-row corn system, how he grows...
by Jared Luhman | Nov 25, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
I have talked to many first generation ranchers but I’m not sure I’ve talked with anybody who has started leasing cows. Brandon shares his start and how he transitioned to owning cows by replacing the lease cows with his share of the heifer crop. He talks...