Casual Cattle Conversations

Jacy Hauge is a beef industry enthusiasts from North Dakota who had the opportunity to experience agriculture in Spain. This is an amazing episode for any youth who are interested in studying abroad or curious about how far FFA can take you in life. 

Courtenay DeHoff shares her story as a Kansas ranch girl who has adopted the television host and city life in Dallas, TX. She shares key insight and tips on how to advocate for the beef industry and get started with the process of sharing stories about agriculture. 

Tom Brink, the current CEO of the Red Angus Association of America, shares his story of working in multiple sectors of the beef industry and the value that comes with it. He also offers advice on what skills and traits employers are looking for in their employees. 

Are you interested in how to improve your grazing management or the future of this area of the industry? Take a listen to Jason Rowntree for insight and advice in these areas. This honest conversation talks about what you can do today to make positive changes. 

Have you wondered who the host is and why she started this podcast? This brief episode explains the purpose behind the podcast and the story of Shaye Koester.

David Schuler shares his experience of returning home to the family operation upon graduating college. He offers honest advice about returning home and discusses the challenges and rewards this decision offers. 

Have you ever wondered what the common mistakes of ranch management are or what some keys to success are? Take a listen to Burke Teichert share his advice after spending a lifetime managing different ranches.

Have you ever wondered how leadership in the beef industry and your community will impact your ranch? Listen to this episode to hear advice from Melvin Leland. 

Here's some advice from Tony Ballinger who balances a second job with ranch work and family life. Tony shares his advice on managing time and staying focussed to keep moving in the right direction. 

Hannah Borg shares her story of returning to her family's diversified operation directly after graduating from college. This episode is full of advice about what it takes and is like to return home and work with family. 

Take a listen to Bruce Ketchum as he shares his story of starting a custom AI business and transitioning through generations on his family ranch. 

Listen to Dan Rorvig talk about his experience as a former ag lender and rancher. Dan offers a lot of experience in both of these categories as well as knows what it is like to start transitioning in a new generation onto the ranch. 

Are you interested in starting a ranch? Take a listen to this episode to learn how Steve and Tracey Koester did it!