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On this podcast we interview farmers and ranchers who aren’t afraid to think for themselves and because of that, have created more profitable and enjoyable businesses for them and their family.

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Latest Episodes

137 – Chris Baggot – Grazing Profitably on Cropland

137 – Chris Baggot – Grazing Profitably on Cropland

Podcast Episode #137Episode #137 Chris is a first generation farmer who has managed to grow a large and successful direct marketing enterprise and grazing based farm on row crop land in Indiana. Just in that statement their are a number of things many would say are...

136 – Jared Luhman – Q&A

136 – Jared Luhman – Q&A

Podcast Episode #136Episode #136 I get questions from folks quite often via email or social media. I appreciate people reaching out and over the years a few questions have come up multiple times that I thought might be nice to address via the podcast. I'm happy to...

#135 – Al Dewit – Building Ranches

#135 – Al Dewit – Building Ranches

Podcast Episode #135Episode #135   Al and his family have a pretty unique ranching story. He started in Indiana as a crop farmer and had the opportunity to take over a ranch there, he later moved and built a ranch in Oklahoma followed by moving again and building...

#134 – Clint Fischer – Farm Succession

#134 – Clint Fischer – Farm Succession

Podcast Episode #134Episode #134 Clint is an ag business advisor who acts as a third party board member for farms and ranches. Today we discuss some of the experiences he's had in this role, we discuss succession and much more. Resources Mentioned:University...

#133 – Carl Whitworth – Goat Grazing at Scale

#133 – Carl Whitworth – Goat Grazing at Scale

Podcast Episode #133Episode #133 Carl and his family own a diverse farm and ranch operation. They implement no-till and cover crops on their farmland and manage goats in multiple states! Resources Mentioned:Ranching for ProfitHerd Quitter Podcast As always, check us...

#132 – Kit Pharo – Kits Big Concern

#132 – Kit Pharo – Kits Big Concern

Podcast Episode #132Episode 132 Even with record prices, many are not finding the best of times as good as they would expect. Operations dependent on high levels of feed inputs, a full fleet of equipment and an abundance of labor are feeling the effects of inflation...

#131 – Sean McGrath – Profitable Cow Calf in Canada

#131 – Sean McGrath – Profitable Cow Calf in Canada

Podcast Episode #131Episode 131 Sean McGrath is a Canadian rancher running cattle in an environment where most people have to feed 200+ days a year yet feeding less than many do in the southern United States. We discuss how he has made cow/calf production profitable...

#130 – Jordan Thomas

#130 – Jordan Thomas

Podcast Episode #130Episode 130 My first conversation with Jordan was way back on episode 80 and he generated a lot of good discussion! Today we dig into some of those topics about how to build a bullet proof low input business model to increase profitability on your...

#129 – Nevil Speer

#129 – Nevil Speer

Podcast Episode #129Episode 129 Nevil and I discuss things affecting the cattle market today including the weather, cattle numbers, prop 12 in California, the general economy, consolidation and coordination in the cattle industry and much more! As always, check us out...

#128 – Weston Walker – Ranching in Missouri

#128 – Weston Walker – Ranching in Missouri

Podcast Episode #128Episode 128 The heat, humidity and endophyte infected fescue found in Missouri and throughout the southeast present a real challenge to cattle producers there. Today Weston and I discuss things such as developing adapted genetics to your...

127 – Riley Shay, Sean Weinert and Brian Munger

127 – Riley Shay, Sean Weinert and Brian Munger

Podcast Episode #127Episode 127 Today I get three guys I have a ton of respect for together to discuss ranching. We talk about drought, grazing management, apple cider vinegar, and more. As always, check us out at Herd Quitter Podcast on Facebook and Instagram as well...

#126 – Laura Burandt – Journey Home to the Ranch Part 2

#126 – Laura Burandt – Journey Home to the Ranch Part 2

Podcast Episode #126Episode 126 Laura joins me for part 2 of our conversation of her Texas ranch, listen to part one on episode 122 to hear her story and their grazing management. In this episode we discuss her cow/calf production model and how they have reduced costs...

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