by Jared Luhman | Aug 18, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
John Haskell offers an amazing perspective as someone who is active in the livestock and ranching world while also working regularly with dozens of other farmers and ranchers. In this podcast, we discuss the trends he sees that set successful operations apart from the...
by Robert Pulliam | Aug 12, 2025 | Herd Quitter® Minute
As promised, here are some options for the young producer looking for a start in production agriculture. Grazing livestock offers a great way to begin an ag business with a small investment. Click to read the full transcript As promised, here are some options for the...
by Jared Luhman | Aug 11, 2025 | Ranching Returns Podcast
In this conversation, Treg Ulmer shares his journey from a family legacy in farming to building his own sustainable grazing operation. He discusses the challenges he faced—balancing off-farm work, overcoming early livestock management mistakes, and recognizing the...
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 about. Click to read the full transcript In case you missed it, last week I started a...
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...
