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...
by Jared Luhman | Feb 24, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
I’ve known Steve Schweitzer for years, but this is the first time I’ve heard his story of shifting from a high-production, high-input ranching system to one that is both more enjoyable and more profitable. Resources Mentioned: PCC® Updates and Newsletters Don’t...
by Robert Pulliam | Feb 18, 2025 | Herd Quitter® Minute
Don’t overlook the benefits to depth of body and carcass thickness. A generous heart girth allows for greater carcass yield, lower maintenance requirements, and better use of low-quality...
by Jared Luhman | Feb 17, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Dean Hunt shares his story of growing the family ranch while working an off-farm job. He reflects on a pivotal opportunity to expand the ranch, even when he wasn’t sure he could manage it, and explains how they made it work. Dean also discusses his experience using...
by Robert Pulliam | Feb 11, 2025 | Herd Quitter® Minute
You never know when circumstances will give you an opportunity to be an ambassador for beef. I wish I had this encounter on video, but the best I can do is tell the...
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...
