by Jared Luhman | May 13, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
At only 31 years old, Rylan has built a thriving cow/calf operation with over 600 cows. He’s not only acquiring his own land base but also expanding on leased properties. In sharing his strategies for cattle production and growth, Rylan sheds light on what has...
by Jared Luhman | May 6, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Nic De Castro is the founder of LandTrust, a company that partners with farmers and ranchers to help them diversify their income streams by monetizing various agricultural experiences and recreational opportunities on their farms and ranches. This can provide many...
by Jared Luhman | Apr 29, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
James is an Iowa farmer and cattleman discovering ways to integrate feeder and stocker cattle on cropland in unique and profitable ways! We discuss his turning cropland into grass to background stockers, how he uses crop residue as a cattle finishing area, and how he...
by Jared Luhman | Apr 22, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Taylor isn’t afraid to sit down and do the math; he analyzes each business opportunity and does what makes sense, rather than following what everyone else does. This approach has allowed him to build a successful farm from scratch in North Carolina. In this...
by Jared Luhman | Apr 15, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
If you’re a cattle guy, don’t overlook this episode just because today’s guest is a goat producer from Iowa. Adam Ledvina reveals how goats can yield significant profits on terrain that’s unsuitable for cattle or even sheep—such as steep slopes...
by Jared Luhman | Apr 8, 2024 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Cal is a fellow grazing podcaster and farmer/rancher from Oklahoma. We discuss his career and how he’s shifted to a low input, grazing-management-focused grass farmer and has found success in doing that! Resources Mentioned: No Risk Ranching – Greg...