by Jared Luhman | Apr 7, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
After doing missions work overseas, Neil Peterson moved back to the family farm in Iowa. He’s now working to build a diversified and profitable farm that integrates cattle on land that many would consider suitable only for crops. We discuss how he’s making...
by Jared Luhman | Apr 1, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
I really enjoyed discussing Craig Ference’s operation and perspectives on things from diversification vs. specialization on a large farm and ranch, to land ownership and more. We also discuss his unique cow program which involves grazing thousands of cows on...
by Jared Luhman | Mar 24, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
George Walker shares his story of starting his own farm when there wasn’t room on the family operation. He also discusses why he transitioned from a direct marketing model to sell/ buy marketing, how that has improved his business and lifestyle, and why...
by Jared Luhman | Mar 17, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Doug Marburger is the developer of all the bulls being sold at the upcoming PCC® sale in Texas on April 1. He shares his inspiring story of not growing up on a ranch, yet after years of working on other ranches, he had the opportunity to lease his own land and start...
by Jared Luhman | Mar 10, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Laura Burandt, a popular past guest from episodes 122 and 126, joins us again to discuss their stocker cow enterprise. We discuss what it is, its advantages and challenges, and why they choose to run it alongside their native herd. Don’t Miss Next Week’s...
by Jared Luhman | Mar 3, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Casey Toews and his family at Fishburn Ranch have transformed what was once considered very poor land through strategic management. The number of creative ways they are finding success in their operation is incredible. They import cattle and feed, custom bale graze in...
