#216 – Laura Burandt – Stocker Cows
Laura Burandt, a popular past guest from episodes 122 and 126, joins us again to discuss their stocker cow enterprise. We discuss what it is, its advantages and challenges, and why they choose to run it alongside their native herd. Don't Miss Next Week's Episode For...
#216 – Laura Burandt – Stocker Cows
Laura Burandt, a popular past guest from episodes 122 and 126, joins us again to discuss their stocker cow enterprise. We discuss what it is, its advantages and challenges, and why they choose to run it alongside their native herd. Don't Miss Next Week's Episode For more information, check out at...
#204 – John Maddux – Cattle Risk Management
In Part 2 with John Maddux, we discuss some of the strategies he uses to manage risk in his cow/calf and stocker business. Listen to Part 1, Wall Street to Full Time Rancher, here. Don't Miss Next Week's Episode For more information, check out at RanchingReturns.com....
#203 – John Maddux – Wall Street to Full Time Rancher
John Maddux shares his family’s story of aggressively purchasing land and expanding their ranching operation over the generations. We dive into his unique breeding and genetics program, marketing strategy, low-cost winter feeding program, and begin to discuss his risk...
#202 – Brady Wulf – Wide-Row Corn, Cover Crops, Cows, and Airbnbs
The title doesn’t even cover it all! In this episode, we talk about everything happening at Brady Wulf's ranch near Starbuck, MN. We cover the Airbnb he has on the ranch, hunting leases, and ranch tours. We discuss his no-till wide-row corn system, how he grows cover...
#201 – Brandon Mace – First Gen Rancher Started Leasing Cows
I have talked to many first generation ranchers but I'm not sure I've talked with anybody who has started leasing cows. Brandon shares his start and how he transitioned to owning cows by replacing the lease cows with his share of the heifer crop. He talks about his...
#200 – Greg Brown – From 0 to 450 Cows
This conversation with Greg Brown is one of those stories that gets me absolutely pumped about the potential in this industry! Greg has built a remarkable operation in a short amount of time, and he shares his journey in this episode. He explains why he let some land...
#199 – Logan Pribbeno – Cashing out of the Cows
Logan Pribbeno shares his strategy for taking advantage of what he believes is a predictable cattle cycle and capturing value in his appreciated cow herd. My biggest question has been: how do you continue to generate a profit when the market goes down? He shares his...
#198 – Kyle Marshall – Finding Success in Ranching
Kyle shares his ranching story, and I admire his willingness to recognize the need for change—and actually make that change. So many people find it easier to go broke doing what’s comfortable than to try something new. He also shares that being very low-input isn't...
#197 – Kit Pharo – Unexpected DNA Results
Kit Pharo and the PCC™ team have been sending in DNA on bulls recently and have received some exciting results on both the A2/A2 test and the TENET® Beef test. Listen in to find out what we learned. Don't Miss Next Week's Episode For more information, check us out at...
#196 – Jared Luhman – Ranching Returns Podcast
Welcome to the Ranching Returns Podcast, which is proudly sponsored, supported, and published by Pharo Cattle Company™ as a Herd Quitter™ Podcast! I've been asked a bunch: why the change? Are we leaving Pharo Cattle Company™? To settle all of those concerns, I want...
#195 – Eric Bailey – Heifer Development
We last talked with Eric Bailey in episode 178, where we discussed doubling his stocking rate for half the season. Today, we discuss heifer development programs and how, by developing heifers in a certain way, one can keep them in the herd longer and even make one's...
#194 – Jarrod & Becca Creasy – Learning Through Challenges & Finding Success
Jarrod and Becca share their incredibly inspiring story of overcoming loss and financial struggles to build what is now a large, diverse, successful, and growing business with a focus on minimal debt! There’s so much to take from this conversation—I hope you enjoy it!...
#193 – John Haskell & Wally Olson – Building Wealth with Livestock
This is part 2 of my conversation where John Haskell and Wally Olson share how you can build wealth with livestock! If you haven't already, make sure you check out part 1 of this conversation. Don't Miss Next Week's Episode For more information, check us out at...
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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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#217 – Doug Marburger – Developing Bulls in Texas
Doug Marburger is the developer of all the bulls being sold at the upcoming PCC™ sale in Texas on April 1. He shares his inspiring story of not growing up on a ranch, yet after years of working on other ranches, he had the opportunity to lease his own land and start his own business. I love his story of faith in God, how God provided along the way, and how that faith ultimately led Doug to achieve his dream of working for himself! Resources Mentioned: Stockman...