by Jared Luhman | Feb 10, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Knute and Amanda are a fun duo with a unique story! They met while working for the Seattle Seahawks and, after a long journey, found their way back to Knute’s family farm in Iowa. There, they purchased land, built infrastructure, and created a successful meat...
by Jared Luhman | Feb 3, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
I received a great listener question about how to transition from a high-input cow/calf herd and operation to a low-input operation. Kit Pharo and I discuss what this process looks like, both in terms of management as well as the actual conversion of herd genetics. If...
by Jared Luhman | Jan 27, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Mitch Dahl is one of those guys my age making me feel like I’m playing catch-up — and I love it! He had the incredible opportunity to take over an existing ranch from retiring ranchers and didn’t hesitate to make the most of it. Today, Mitch owns hundreds of cows,...
by Jared Luhman | Jan 20, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Since Doug Voss’ last interview on Episode 33, he has significantly expanded his land base. In this episode, we discuss how he achieved this growth on both public and private land. Doug shares his experiences grazing on a large piece of publicly owned land,...
by Jared Luhman | Jan 13, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Garth Gatson is intentional with his cattle business, focusing on enterprises where he can add value. Because of this, he has found great success and is able to work full-time in the cattle business — a feat that many folks dream of. He shares his marketing strategy...
by Jared Luhman | Jan 6, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
We catch back up with Sean and Kat Weinert, previously featured on episode 5 and episode 44, to discuss life after Sean left his off-ranch job. We talk about the challenges it presented, the things that caught him off guard, and how they’ve made it work. Don’t...
