Casual Cattle Conversations

Markie Hageman is a first-generation rancher and beef advocate. She shares the 7 Deadly Sins made by first-generation ranchers and how to avoid them in just 30 minutes.   Watch it: https://youtu.be/lHrXo9me1Zg Read it: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Listen to it: ​​https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Tip the Host: PayPal. Me/cattleconvos

Gregg Barfield is a blockchain and beef enthusiast who breaks down what blockchain is, how it works and what this technology means for beef producers in under 40 minutes on this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations. Website: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Watch it: https://youtu.be/EgBKvKhDzYc Read it: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Tip the Host: PayPal. Me...

Tara Vander Dussen has been intentionally advocating for over 6 years as @newmexicomilkmaid. She shares actionable tips for aspiring advocates to take the plunge and break down all the info into effective posts.   Read the Episode: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Video: https://youtu.be/QOZwnGXb9xI RancherMind Events:https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-e...

Dr. Frank Mitloehner explains why methane is a concern, how the biogenic carbon cycle works, the beef industry’s role in this process and what ranchers can do to make a difference.    Listen and Read the episodes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ RancherMind Events: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events Tip the Host: PayPal. Me/cattleconvos Video: https://youtu.be/...

Adding revenue to your ranch and maximizing the value of your land can be EASY through LandTrust. LandTrust is a recreation access network that makes connects landowners with hunters, fishermen, bird watchers and many others. It’s easy to use and gives landowners full control. Listen on your favorite podcast app to learn more and join our live discussion via Zoom on March 21, 2022.   Join the conv...

Feed is the main input cost for most cow-calf operations, so it’s important to analyze your options to ensure you are feeding the most economical and effective ration to your herd. Dr. Karl Hoppe offers a starting place, actionable points and resources to ensure that you are doing this on your operation.   Transcript: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/transcripts   Audio: https://www.casua...

Jaclyn Wilson and her family have been hosting interns for years. In this episode, she shares how interns have been valuable in improving their operation and why intern programs are important. Throughout the episode, Jaclyn shares tips on how to navigate housing, payment and management situations if you host interns. Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Read: https://www.casu...

Lance Cox comes from a ranching background and has worked on several operations other than his home place. In this episode, Lance shares his perspective and advice on how ranch hands and managers can better communicate and work together.

Leave the stress of selecting bulls behind! Dr. Matt Spangler explains how your operation can increase profitability through genetic selection and how you can discover which data is the most important for you to analyze.    Resources: https://ebeef.ucdavis.edu/ https://getpenned.com/ https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources Audio: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episo...

Make rotational grazing easier on yourself and employees with RangeWard. RangeWard offers fencing trailers that allow you to implement the grazing strategies you need to improve your soil health and reduce the labor challenges associated with these.    The first half covers the benefits of regenerative grazing and the second half talks about the technology offered by RangeWard.   RangeWard: https:...

Strategic plans are crucial to the success of ranches. They allow goals to be achieved and often bring families closer together. Scott Mickelsen shares how ranchers can get started with strategic plans and what those first steps look like in this episode.   Tip the Host: PayPal. Me/cattleconvos Video: https://youtu.be/UQXKtyQlg9k Transcript: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/transcripts Ra...

Improve your overall promotional strategies for your bull sale. Tracey Koester shares her knowledge and experience on this topic and provides listeners with actionable tips that they can start using today.    Bull Stalkers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bullstalkers Newsletter: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/newsletter RancherMind: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind...

We need to stop silencing our voices and share the story of the beef industry. If we don’t, someone else will do it for us and probably not share what needs to be shared. In this episode, Chandler Mulvaney discusses the dos and don’ts of advocacy and helps listeners find resources to start their journey as advocates. Resources: https://www.performancelivestockanalytics.com/performance-beef/ Transc...

In September, Kaitlynn Glover and I sat down to visit about 30 by 30. Kaitlynn takes the time to explain what it means, where the government was at this fall and how you can do your part as a producer to take action.   Transcript: https://casualcattleconversations.blogspot.com/2021/12/policy-episode-30-by-30.html Partner: https://forms.gle/pBZz4BsDzwH9t5xe7 Newsletter: https://www.casualcattleconv...

🥩 Get Paid for what Your Beef is Worth 🥩   The markets are frustrating.😡 You don’t always get paid for what your beef is worth.   How do you get around this?   Logan Peters shares his solution to this problem in the latest episode.    With a passion for beef and an entrepreneurial heart Logan shifted his cattle operation to raising Wagyu cattle and selling beef directly to consumers and restaur...

Jerry Wulf shares his experiences as a leader in the beef industry and his community. He discusses how and why it is important to become a leader. His advice and experience are honest as can be. Take a listen!

A technology designed for ALL operations! Ceres Tag is a versatile ear tag technology with GPS tracking that can be used to collect multiple data points on beef cattle. Based out of Australia, Ceres Tag is working to solve cattle theft issues while providing data on animal health and grazing patterns. Follow ceres tag on social media by searching for @ceres_tag Listen on your favorite podcast app!...

ShayLe Stewart offers her advice on how to educate yourself on cattle markets so you can understand them better. ShayLe Stewart is a rancher and cattle market enthusiast. She analyzes markets day in and day out to share with cattle producers in an easy-to-understand method. Take a listen to her story and advice!

Empowering Youth • Entrepreneurship • Diversifying Operations • Overcoming Covid Brandon Howley talks about it ALL! You won't want to miss this inspiring story of teaching youth to build and sustain businesses in agriculture. Resources: http://cowcamppromotions.com/ Connect with Ranchers Around the United States with this Link! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bullstalkers Improve your ranch, lifes...

Adding value to calves before sale day is critical. Monte Rainforth shares key actions to achieve success when backgrounding your calves to add value to your herd.  Follow @cattleconvos on social media Video: https://youtu.be/3Ob4y0xFjYQ Resources: https://redangus.org/ Invest in yourself and your operation by becoming a patron. Patrons gain access to exclusive podcast episodes, content, rewards a...

Justin Sexten shares his background and experience while discussing the technology platforms offered by Performance Livestock Analytics. Learn how Performance Livestock Analytics is developing and utilizing software to help small to moderate-sized feeders utilize and understand feed data to increase efficiency and profitability.

Grazing corn stalks isn't new but there are new data that could make you rethink some management strategies. Dr. Jim MacDonald shares information on grazing periods, supplementation and the soil benefits that occur from this management practice. Listen on your favorite podcast app or at casualcattleconversations.com   Redd Summit  00:05  Is your ranch not getting enough moisture to feed your herd?...

Elsabe discusses the differences in ranching in America vs. South Africa, as well as how she balances her own business with the ranch and her family. She's a rancher, entrepreneur, wife, mother, dreamer and action taker. Originally from South Africa, Elsabe Hausauer lives an inspiring life and currently ranches with her family in North Dakota. She shares an empowering story of building your own li...

Gut health is crucial to a calf's ability to perform. In this episode, Shelby Roberts discusses how you can set your herd up to have optimum gut health throughout their lifetime but specifically through the weaning and backgrounding periods.   Listen on all major podcast platforms. https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Video: https://youtu.be/vpwmZUAGX7k Resources: https://www.alltech.com/ani...

Ranchers are true stewards of the land and have been caring for their resources and livestock from the beginning. However, there is more that can be done and we have been hearing the words regenerative agriculture for some time now.  In this episode, Steve Rhines and Hugh Aljoe with the Noble Research Institute share their knowledge and experience with regenerative ranching practices. They explain...