by Jared Luhman | May 4, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Cory and Jennilee Bird ranch with Cory’s family in Montana, operating on a mix of public and deeded land. They discuss their diverse operations and management practices and share in-depth insights into their experience using Nofence virtual fence collars to...
by Robert Pulliam | Apr 28, 2026 | Herd Quitter® Minute
Our pre-sale speaker challenged producers to choose between terminal and maternal traits when selecting seed stock. It’s a choice that determines who gets the profit. Listen to Jared Luhman interview PJ Budler in this Herd Quitter® podcast. Click to read the...
by Jared Luhman | Apr 27, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
It’s important not just to look at successful ranches when learning how to build one, but to understand how they became successful. Today, we dive into Glenn Elzinga’s story of building Alderspring Ranch from just 6 cows on 60 acres into what it is today — one of the...
by Jared Luhman | Apr 20, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
After 270+ episodes, there aren’t too many times I hear an idea I haven’t heard before. But in this episode, Jarod shares how he came up with creative financing strategies to purchase his first line of equipment, his first cows, and his first piece of land. This is an...
by Robert Pulliam | Apr 14, 2026 | Herd Quitter® Minute
There is a ton of information that can help you choose your next PCC® herd sire. Most of it is available on our unique quick sort program. However, if you could only choose one trait, this would be it: Masculinity is indicative of several other traits that are vital...
by Jared Luhman | Apr 13, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Michael Mendel shares how his family emphasized an early transition of farm ownership to the next generation and discusses the many different enterprises they run and how they work together. We also discuss his spring and fall cow herds, heifer development and calving...
