#219 – Craig Ference – Thousands of Cows Grazing Corn
I really enjoyed discussing Craig Ference's operation and perspectives on things from diversification vs. specialization on a large farm and ranch, to land ownership and more. We also discuss his unique cow program which involves grazing thousands of cows on thousands...
#219 – Craig Ference – Thousands of Cows Grazing Corn
I really enjoyed discussing Craig Ference's operation and perspectives on things from diversification vs. specialization on a large farm and ranch, to land ownership and more. We also discuss his unique cow program which involves grazing thousands of cows on thousands of acres of corn every year!...
#119 – Greg Judy – Profitable Ranching in Missouri
Podcast Episode #119Episode #119 Greg Judy is somebody who has personally impacted me and my farming career through his books and youtube videos! I'm honored to have him on the podcast today to share his journey from struggling to survive ranching to growing his farm...
#118 – John Pahlow – Building a Ranch
Podcast Episode #118Episode #118 John and his wife have always wanted to run a ranch, and so after years of saving and with a slight push from Covid, they sold their home, equipment from his business and bought a ranch in Oregon. In just two and a half years they have...
#117 – John Haskell – Managerial Accounting
Podcast Episode #117Episode #117 John Haskell of Ranch Right LLC walks us through his process of helping farmers record and understand their financial information. This financial information is essential for making informed decisions related to our business and...
#116 – Jared Luhman – Expensive Lessons
Podcast Episode #116Episode #116 A couple weeks ago in my episode with John Haskell and Wally Olson, they reminded me of an expensive learning lesson I had purchasing my first herd of cattle at the high of the market in 2014. I thought I'd embarrass myself a bit here...
#115 – Chris Kerston – Land to Market
Podcast Episode #115Episode #115 Chris Kerston is CEO of the Land to Market program which is working to create new markets for farmers who are working to improve and regenerate the lands through holistic management. They are actively building relationships with the...
#114 – Bart Morris – Oxbow Cattle Company
Podcast Episode #114Episode #114 Bart Morris runs a first generation conception to consumption beef ranch on the edge of Missoula, Montana. We discuss how he built a successful ranch business from scratch in only 9 years. We talk about conservation easements, leasing...
#113 – Ray Marxer – Cowboy in a Corporate World
Podcast Episode #113Episode #113 This is an incredible conversation with Ray Marxer who spent 37 years working for and managing one of America's largest historic ranches the Matador Ranch. He recorded his experience in his book Cowboy in a Corporate world which is a...
#112 – Wally Olson & John Haskell – Prospering in Good and Bad Times
Podcast Episode #112Episode #112 Current market conditions are looking up for cattle producers. With low inventory and forecasts pointing towards rain ranchers are feeling some optimism. Today, Wally Olson and John Haskell joined me to discuss how we can take...
#111 – Kit Pharo – Bringing in the Next Generation
Podcast Episode #111Episode #111 Kit and I discuss how we can make our ranches more profitable and more enjoyable to not only make it possible to bring in the next generation, but to actually make them want to come back and be a part of the ranch. For more...
#110 – Hobbs Magaret – Fire and Salt
Podcast Episode #110Episode #110 In just a short few years Hobbs built a ranch and marketing brand, sold the brand, moved to a new state and started from scratch building a new ranch and brand. Today we discuss that journey.'' Resources mentioned:Jaimie ElizondoJohann...
#109 – Colton and Ethan Munger – Rural Entrepreneurship
Podcast Episode #109Episode #109 Colton and Ethan Munger are brothers who grew up on their families ranch in Nebraska. To learn more about their family ranch you can listen to my conversation with their dad Brian on episode 35, it's one of my favorites. I love what...
#108 – Shawn Freeland – Profitable and Enjoyable Ranching
Podcast Episode #108Episode #108 Shawn has one of those inspiring stories that prove it's still possible to start and grow a ranching business from scratch. He shares his journey building a ranch and then making some serious changes such as improving grazing...
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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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#227 – Matthew Menke – Risk vs. Reward, Leverage, & Knowing Your Business
Matthew Menke shares his powerful story of turning down what many would consider a dream opportunity—taking over a family business—because he couldn’t make it work profitably. Instead, he built an ag business from the ground up and eventually returned to farming and ranching when he knew he could do so successfully. He shares his perspective on not doing things just for the sake of growth and emphasizes the importance of truly understanding your business...