#296 – Ross MacDonald – Building a First-Generation Ranch
Ross MacDonald shares his awesome story of building his own ranch business from the ground up — from his first land purchase to his recent shift toward building a low-input PCC® registered herd. He also shares what it’s been like helping launch the first Pharo Cattle...
#296 – Ross MacDonald – Building a First-Generation Ranch
Ross MacDonald shares his awesome story of building his own ranch business from the ground up — from his first land purchase to his recent shift toward building a low-input PCC® registered herd. He also shares what it’s been like helping launch the first Pharo Cattle Company® Canadian sale! Switch...
#251 – Brian Munger, Wally Olson, John Haskell – What is Sell/Buy Marketing
In this podcast episode, ranching experts Wally Olson, John Haskell, and Brian Munger to discuss the intricacies of sell/by marketing in the cattle industry. The conversation covers the importance of understanding market dynamics, the risks associated with traditional...
#250 – Nick Bailey – Scaling Direct-to-Consumer
Nick Bailey of Grand View Farming shares his story of starting and growing their direct-to-consumer (DTC) meat marketing business. He discusses the marketing strategies, meat production and acquisition methods, inventory management practices, and much more that have...
#249 – Ray Marxer – Insights of a Large Ranch Manager
Ray Marxer managed a large-scale ranch running thousands of cows for multiple decades. In this episode, we discuss his insights and practical tips on managing your farm or ranch like a business. Switch to Audio-Only Don't Miss Next Week's Episode For more information,...
#248 – Derek Schwanebeck – Seasonal Grazing for Improved Lifestyle and Profit
Derek Schwanebeck and his wife took over her family’s ranch and weren’t afraid to make changes to improve both profitability and quality of life. They transitioned from a traditional owned cow/calf operation to a fully seasonal custom grazing model focused on fall...
#247 – Brian, Tyson, and Rob – Bull Development and Evaluation
Rob Pierce, Tyson Pharo and Brian Munger join me to discuss what happens when bulls are dropped off at a bull development site in January until the fall bull sales in November. We discuss the grazing, evaluation and culling process! Don't Miss Next Week's Episode For...
#246 – Paul, Gavin and Jason – Profitable Cow Production
Paul Landrigan, Gavin Kemp, and Jason Orton join me to discuss how they apply selection pressure to identify the most fertile, low-input cows and produce bulls that can improve your herd. We cover topics including heifer development, cow wintering, the ideal cow, and...
#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...
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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