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 Robert Pulliam | Apr 1, 2025 | Herd Quitter® Minute
Cattle prices have never been this high but we know that won’t last. Inputs have never been this high either, but will probably go higher. This is a great time to purchase low-input genetics and be ready for the...
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 Robert Pulliam | Mar 25, 2025 | Herd Quitter® Minute
Why would you NOT let a cow be a cow? Why would you NOT want less work and more enjoyment at calving time? Why would you NOT want more live calves? Why would you NOT buy a guaranteed calving ease bull to use on your heifers?...
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...
