by Jared Luhman | May 25, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Michael Detweiler manages a 4,000-acre Missouri ranch where cattle, water buffalo, sound grazing management, and cover crops are used to improve their rocky soil. We discuss his journey to managing the ranch, as well as the faith and hope he has found in Jesus after...
by Jared Luhman | May 18, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Grant Harder shares his journey as a multi-generational rancher building his own first-generation ranch from the ground up and making a living from his ranching business. We discuss how he grew the business, his focus on stockmanship, and his approach to managing...
by Jared Luhman | May 11, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Hayden and Taylor Sievers are working together to create the lifestyle they want. We discuss the changes they’ve made over the years and the goals they’re still working toward. They also share their plans to transition toward a more grazing-based farm in row-crop...
by Jared Luhman | May 4, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Cory and Jennilee Bird ranch with Cory’s family in Montana, operating on a mix of public and deeded land. They discuss their diverse operations and management practices and share in-depth insights into their experience using Nofence virtual fence collars to...
by Jared Luhman | Apr 27, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
It’s important not just to look at successful ranches when learning how to build one, but to understand how they became successful. Today, we dive into Glenn Elzinga’s story of building Alderspring Ranch from just 6 cows on 60 acres into what it is today — one of the...
by Jared Luhman | Apr 20, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
After 270+ episodes, there aren’t too many times I hear an idea I haven’t heard before. But in this episode, Jarod shares how he came up with creative financing strategies to purchase his first line of equipment, his first cows, and his first piece of land. This is an...
