#257 – Ted Miller – 600-Cow Grazing Dairy in Louisiana
Ted Miller is a first-generation farmer who started and built a large-scale, grazing-based dairy that allows him to compete in an industry typically dominated by high-capital, production-focused dairy farms. We discuss how he got started, why he chose this model, how...
#257 – Ted Miller – 600-Cow Grazing Dairy in Louisiana
Ted Miller is a first-generation farmer who started and built a large-scale, grazing-based dairy that allows him to compete in an industry typically dominated by high-capital, production-focused dairy farms. We discuss how he got started, why he chose this model, how he uses virtual fencing in a...
#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...
#242 – Noah Eubanks – Adapted Cows are a Low Input Factory
I love Noah Eubanks’ perspective on buying and breeding cows that may not be as desirable to others but thrive on his ranch. They require little investment yet produce acceptable calves with minimal hassle. He shares this strategy, how he has grown his ranching...
#241 – Henry Burns – Startup Ranch and Virtual Fence
In this conversation, Jared Luhman and Henry Burns discuss the intricacies of ranching, focusing on the use of virtual collars for cattle management. Henry shares his family's ranching history, the challenges faced in South Texas, and the importance of mentorship in...
#240 – Matt Feldhaus – Ranching Sodak
Matt Feldhaus is a first-generation rancher in South Dakota. In this episode, he shares the details of building his ranch, buying and leasing land, and growing his cowherd. We also discuss his trials with grazing standing corn as well as bale grazing for winter...
#239 – John Haskell – Trends of Successful Ranchers
John Haskell offers an amazing perspective as someone who is active in the livestock and ranching world while also working regularly with dozens of other farmers and ranchers. In this podcast, we discuss the trends he sees that set successful operations apart from the...
#238 – Treg Ulmer – Row Crops to Grazing
In this conversation, Treg Ulmer shares his journey from a family legacy in farming to building his own sustainable grazing operation. He discusses the challenges he faced—balancing off-farm work, overcoming early livestock management mistakes, and recognizing the...
#237 – Tim Downing – Building a Multi-Generational Ranch
Tim Downing shares, in detail, his journey of land acquisitions and trades that led him to the ranch he operates today. He talks about the stories behind each step and the sacrifices he had to make to build a first-generation ranch—one that’s scaled to sustain...
#236 – Giovana Benitez – Keeping the Ranch and Faith!
Wow! This conversation was incredibly powerful and inspiring to me. Giovana and her father faced hardships that most people will never experience, including the loss of family and nearly losing the ranch. Through it all, Giovana grew in her faith in God, and today,...
#235 – Seth Pratt – Generational Ranching in Idaho
Seth Pratt shares his family’s story of building their business over multiple generations and the investments they’ve made to add value to their animals by owning them through finish and holding a share in the cooperative that markets the meat. We also discuss his...
#234 – Rusty Lee – Grazing Grain Milo
Rusty Lee is a University Extension Specialist with the University of Missouri, as well as a farmer and rancher with extensive experience in grazing grain milo. In this episode, he shares valuable tips and considerations for using grain milo to reduce winter feed...
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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#258 – Gabe Brown – Cattle Production Paradigm Shift
Everybody has heard about Gabe Brown’s row-crop challenges that led him to shift toward regenerative agriculture by minimizing inputs and diversifying crop rotations. A story I hadn’t heard, but wanted to, was the progression of his mindset around cattle production and cow-herd genetic decisions. In this episode, we discuss that journey in detail, from his Gelbvieh/Angus genetics and winter calving to summer calving and pushing his genetics to match his context....