#268 – Dallas Dodson – Building a Profitable Ranch
An investor wanted to buy a ranch and asked Dallas Dodson to manage it. He had two conditions: I don’t lose money at anything. If we can’t have fun doing it, let’s not even start. In this episode, Dallas shares how he took those words and built a ranch that was both...
#268 – Dallas Dodson – Building a Profitable Ranch
An investor wanted to buy a ranch and asked Dallas Dodson to manage it. He had two conditions: I don’t lose money at anything. If we can’t have fun doing it, let’s not even start. In this episode, Dallas shares how he took those words and built a ranch that was both profitable and enjoyable....
#135 – Al Dewit – Ranching Everywhere
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
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
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 For more information,...
#132 – Kit Pharo – Kit’s 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
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
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 – Cattle Market Update
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! For more...
#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
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. For more information, check us out at RanchingReturns.com. You can also check...
#126 – Laura Burandt – Part 2 – Profitable Cow/Calf Production
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...
#125 – Sage Askin – Startup to Scaled Ranching
Podcast Episode #125Episode #125 Sage is somebody who I have wanted to get on the podcast for the longest time! His story is one that has inspired me and continues to every time I hear it. He started his ranching operation not long ago and now manages several ranch...
#124 – Jill Winger – Old Fashioned on Purpose
Podcast Episode #124Episode #124 Jill Winger is an entrepreneur. She is an author, podcaster, restaurant owner, blogger, social media influencer, direct marketing and first generation rancher! We discuss all of the things as well and the importance of being...
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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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Farmers and ranchers should avoid taking government subsidies. If your farm or ranch needs to be subsidized by the government, it’s not sustainable. We believe the same is true if your farm or ranch needs to be subsidized by other forms of off-farm income – including oil wells and off-farm jobs. Your farm or ranch needs to stand on its own to be sustainable (passed on to the next generation). Quote Worth Re-Quoting “The society that lives on subsidies and...