by Jared Luhman | Aug 26, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
In this episode, we talk farm transition plans with Greg Christiansen and Travis Hampton and discuss how Greg has begun the process of transitioning the operating business of their farm to Travis, who is not a family member. We explore how they found each other, why...
by Jared Luhman | Aug 19, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Levi is new to his regenerative ranching journey, having just taken over the family ranch from his dad and other family members. He shares his experience with that transition, as well as the changes he’s made to his management on both the cropping and livestock...
by Jared Luhman | Aug 12, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Allan shares his thoughts on managing ranch businesses and finding a balance between finances, time, relationships, and purpose. He also discusses how to leverage profits during prosperous times, prepare for down times, invest beyond the ranch, and more! Resources...
by Jared Luhman | Aug 5, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Kit walks through the process the Pharo Cattle Company team uses to evaluate over 1,000 bulls every year. He explains the different traits they evaluate, as well as their importance in selecting good low-input maternal genetics. For more information, check us out at...
by Jared Luhman | Jul 29, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Steve Kenyon shares what he does about fence, water, and corral infrastructure to manage his several-thousand-acre custom grazing enterprise in Canada. He discusses his unique calculations to determine how much time he can afford to spend on a particular farm and much...
by Jared Luhman | Jul 22, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
I really liked how Jeremia has matched his enterprise mix to his unique ranch context. Custom cow/calf allows him to vary his stocking rate to take advantage of the spring flush, sheep utilize grass and graze cover crops on neighbor cropland without damaging the...