by Robert Pulliam | Aug 5, 2025 | Herd Quitter® Minute
It is still possible to begin farming and ranching from scratch, without owning land or livestock, but there are some significant challenges. Here are three more things to think...
by Jared Luhman | Aug 4, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Tim Downing shares, in detail, his journey of land acquisitions and trades that led him to the ranch he operates today. He talks about the stories behind each step and the sacrifices he had to make to build a first-generation ranch—one that’s scaled to sustain...
by Robert Pulliam | Jul 29, 2025 | Herd Quitter® Minute
Is it possible for a young person to start from scratch in production agriculture? Yes, but no one said it would be easy. This episode is first in a series to explore the challenges and solutions for the young person trying to start without owning land, livestock or...
by Jared Luhman | Jul 28, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Wow! This conversation was incredibly powerful and inspiring to me. Giovana and her father faced hardships that most people will never experience, including the loss of family and nearly losing the ranch. Through it all, Giovana grew in her faith in God, and today,...
by Robert Pulliam | Jul 22, 2025 | Herd Quitter® Minute
One of the most common questions asked is, “How many cows can a bull breed?” Kit Pharo says forage-developed bulls can breed twice as many cows for twice as many years compared to status quo grain-fed feedlot bulls. Here’s a couple reasons...
by Jared Luhman | Jul 21, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Seth Pratt shares his family’s story of building their business over multiple generations and the investments they’ve made to add value to their animals by owning them through finish and holding a share in the cooperative that markets the meat. We also discuss his...
