#255 – Karson Rippstein – Family, Government Leases, Salt and Mineral
Karson Rippstein ranches alongside his dad and brother in Utah. In this conversation, we dive into the challenges of working cattle on mountain permits, his advice for successfully partnering with family on a ranch, why traditional salt and mineral programs aren’t...
#255 – Karson Rippstein – Family, Government Leases, Salt and Mineral
Karson Rippstein ranches alongside his dad and brother in Utah. In this conversation, we dive into the challenges of working cattle on mountain permits, his advice for successfully partnering with family on a ranch, why traditional salt and mineral programs aren’t always the best option, and much...
#254 – Lawson Harper – Ranching in Australia
Lawson Harper shares his family’s ranching story from the land down under — his parents’ expansion and eventual exit from the industry, his own path into ranching, his work on several large cattle operations, and the beginnings of his own enterprise. Switch to...
#253 – Caitlin Word – Crossroads of Profitability and Regenerative Management
Caitlin Word and I discuss ways to improve profitability on the ranch. We discuss impacting it through improving gross margin and reducing overhead. We discuss regenerative agriculture and how that impacts profitability and so much more! Switch to Audio-Only Resources...
#252 – Luke Perman – End-of-Year Preparations
Luke Perman is the owner and operator of Rock Hills Ranch in South Dakota. In this conversation, we talk about the work he does in the fourth quarter to prepare for the end of the year, including his winter feed planning, financial management, and more. Switch to...
#251 – Brian Munger, Wally Olson, John Haskell – What is Sell/Buy Marketing
In this podcast episode, ranching experts Wally Olson, John Haskell, and Brian Munger to discuss the intricacies of sell/by marketing in the cattle industry. The conversation covers the importance of understanding market dynamics, the risks associated with traditional...
#250 – Nick Bailey – Scaling Direct-to-Consumer
Nick Bailey of Grand View Farming shares his story of starting and growing their direct-to-consumer (DTC) meat marketing business. He discusses the marketing strategies, meat production and acquisition methods, inventory management practices, and much more that have...
#249 – Ray Marxer – Insights of a Large Ranch Manager
Ray Marxer managed a large-scale ranch running thousands of cows for multiple decades. In this episode, we discuss his insights and practical tips on managing your farm or ranch like a business. Switch to Audio-Only Don't Miss Next Week's Episode For more information,...
#248 – Derek Schwanebeck – Seasonal Grazing for Improved Lifestyle and Profit
Derek Schwanebeck and his wife took over her family’s ranch and weren’t afraid to make changes to improve both profitability and quality of life. They transitioned from a traditional owned cow/calf operation to a fully seasonal custom grazing model focused on fall...
#247 – Brian, Tyson, and Rob – Bull Development and Evaluation
Rob Pierce, Tyson Pharo and Brian Munger join me to discuss what happens when bulls are dropped off at a bull development site in January until the fall bull sales in November. We discuss the grazing, evaluation and culling process! Don't Miss Next Week's Episode For...
#246 – Paul, Gavin and Jason – Profitable Cow Production
Paul Landrigan, Gavin Kemp, and Jason Orton join me to discuss how they apply selection pressure to identify the most fertile, low-input cows and produce bulls that can improve your herd. We cover topics including heifer development, cow wintering, the ideal cow, and...
#245 – Tony Munsterteiger – Grazing Farm in Minnesota
Tony Munsterteiger, a friend and fellow Minnesotan, is doing an excellent job developing a cowherd and grazing system to efficiently grass-finish beef in central Minnesota in under 24 months. We discuss his approach to genetic selection, grazing management, and his...
#244 – John Locke – Ranching Success
In this conversation, John Locke shares his ranching journey, reflecting on his family’s legacy and the challenges following a significant succession event. He discusses the transformative experience of attending the Ranching for Profit School, which prompted a shift...
#243 – Ray Archuleta – Soil Health and His Missouri Farm
Ray Archuleta, AKA The Soil Guy, has spent decades traveling the country teaching people about soil health. In this episode, we discuss the importance of soil health and how he applies these principles on his own farm in Missouri. Don't Miss Next Week's Episode For...
About the Ranching Returns Podcast
On this podcast, we talk to farmers and ranchers who are leading the industry in so many ways. We’ll discuss the various returns they get from ranching, including, of course, the significant financial returns, but also returns to their land resources and ultimately the amazing lifestyle. That might be the most important return ranching can offer!
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#206 – Working for a Living
As Americans we respect those who can take care of themselves by working for a living. We should expect the same from our cows. Click to read the full transcript As Americans, we respect those who work for a living. Shouldn’t we demand the same from our cows? This past week we got a foot of snow in Western Colorado. Our yearling heifers were grazing a short cut hayfield that was all but gone when the snow came. We hauled them out to a better pasture to avoid...