Casual Cattle Conversations

Kyle Mayberry and Josh Skinner discuss how  MiraFount watering systems save time for ranchers and improve their quality of life while providing clean water for cattle. These water tanks are either energy free or energy-efficient and even work in freezing climates. Kyle shares how the Biltmore company has implemented these fountains with the help of Gallagher to increase the ROI of their commercial...

Cactus Cares is on a mission to provide hunger relief to the over 40,000,000 people who need it in the United States by teaming up with rural communities, campus meat labs and other organizations to provide animal protein to food pantries. Discover how you can partner with Cactus Cares by listening to this episode. Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Watch: https://www.youtu...

Kyler Beard and Liam Shaw explain their experiences and strategies when it comes to fencing leased pastures that cover large geographical areas to keep cattle in and fit your grazing needs. They cover what equipment works best and what fencing mistakes to avoid as you get started.    Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH...

Start creating joy on the tough days of ranching and keep your operation moving forward with these 3 tips that will help you shift your mindset. In this episode, Shaye shares how she has used this mindset shift to find joy while ranching and in everyday life.  Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes   Watch:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA   Read: http...

Stop making these common electric fencing mistakes and start getting the most bang for your buck out of your electric fencing systems. Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes   Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA   Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes   Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos   Instagr...

I dare you to challenge how it has always been and start with yourself to make a difference on cattle working days and ranch work in general. Terryn Drieling shares how discovering who we are through the Enneagram aids in our ability to work with others and ourselves during everyday ranch work and life events in this episode. Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Listen:...

Uncover what's in it for you when you start collecting herd data and learn the beginning steps of this process with Ray Williams. Ray shares his expertise about scales, load bars and EIDs in the beef industry and how these integrated systems are improving the profitability and efficiency of ranches around the globe. #gallagher   Resources: https://am.gallagher.com/ Watch: https://youtu.be/tQ6Wffzy...

Whether you are ranching full-time are taking on other gigs too, there is always more than one thing going on. Start making the most of your drive time by using the 4 tips outlined in this episode by your host, Shaye Koester. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Transcripts: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ca...

James Clark shares ways ranchers can access reliable technology support to keep their operations moving forward in a timely manner. This quick episode will tell you where to go and who to talk to when you need it! Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes...

Chad and Amy Wilkerson are industry leaders when it comes to changing the way we think about calving seasons. Wilkerson Farms utilizes hoop barn systems to their advantage to run a 1400-head recipient herd that allows them to calve year-round.    Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes RancherMind Events: https...

Wes Chism joins the show to share his experience and knowledge from helping ranchers in the southern United States manage their grazing systems to fit their environments. Wes covers topics around managing fescue, native grasses, stockpiling, fencing systems, watering systems and how to navigate rotational grazing as a seedstock producer. This quick 18-minute episode is well worth the listen! Resou...

2 Reasons Why the U.S. Beef Industry is King 👑 • 1. Cattle Efficiency & Management Practices 2. The Research and Science being Conducted • Sebastian Mejia Turcios is from Honduras but after immersing himself in several global agriculture opportunities, has picked the U.S. to continue his education and career. • Learn more about the difference in beef industries between Honduras & America by liste...

Buddy Rowlett shares mistakes to avoid when establishing your grounding system and how to navigate electric fencing depending on your climate in this short Tech Talk!

Marcos Jeffers has truly embraced holistic ranch management practices and is reaping the benefits of moving his cattle multiple times per day as a part of his grazing strategy. The Jeffers ranch is truly creating abundance in the arid climate of Chihuahua, Mexico. James shares the ranch's grazing strategy, how they got started and where other producers can start in this episode. Listen: https://ww...

Lydia Kyle and her family have experienced the 2022 spring New Mexico fires first-hand. In this episode, Lydia shares their experience and talks about the current state of this devastating event. recorded on May 24, 2022

Dallas Mount sees over 400 ranches per year and in this episode he shares common mistakes ranch managers make and offers actionable solutions and resources on how to turn things around.   https://redangus.org/ https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ https://youtu.be/jKn9YVgiHG4

Want in on a secret? ⬇️   Prioritizing your health also allows you to improve your farm or ranch!   Andrea shares the story of her journey when it comes to mental and physical health and how making these a priority in her life has allowed her to improve how she works on her family's ranch AND how she communicates with others on the ranch.   Andrea offers advice on how to take small steps that can...

Bill Rishel knows how to build herds with the most of the best. Listen to this podcast episode to discover how Bill defines a quality herd and makes selection decisions that benefit commercial and seedstock producers alike.    Neogen: https://www.neogen.com/igenity-beef Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Follow @cattleconvos on social media

Matthew May shares the challenges and benefits of ranching in an urban area and how he makes the most of the situation. Listen on your favorite podcast app or right here! Read it: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/

Hannah Borg came back to the show to share her perspective of returning to her family’s diverse operation after over 2 years of making that decision. She shares the raw truth about overcoming the isolation, reimmursing yourself in your hometown and developing a balance between being an employee and a daughter.   Watch: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=casual+cattle+conversations   List...

In the latest episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Dr. Tom Field shares advice from his years of experience when it comes to working with family farms and ranches. Dr. Field shares what not to do, how to start the conversation and key actions to try during the first 6 months of the transition.   Watch the video on YouTube and follow @cattleconvos on social media. 

Fly control is a necessity. Discover how you can improve your fly management strategy in this short episode of Casual Cattle Conversations with experts from Sioux Nation Ag.    https://www.siouxnationag.com/ https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/  

Don’t forget about your bulls! In this 16 minute episode, Dr. Kacie McCarthy offers insight on what the components of a BSE are, why they are important and when to have them performed. We also discuss new and upcoming research in this area of beef production.   Listen on your favorite podcast app.   Find all transcripts, episodes and ranching resources on the website! https://www.casualcattleconve...

Cassie Lappaseotes is a feedlot manager and rancher. She grew up in both segments and is a stakeholder in both today. In this 20-minute episode, Cassie shares how ranchers can build relationships with feedlots, what happens during those first few weeks calves are in a feedlot and what she is excited about in regard to future technology in the beef industry.   Website: https://www.casualcattleconve...

The expert himself, Burke Teichert, shares his advice after years of managing ranches in the west. He shares the number one action that can be taken and when to do it in this 20-minute episode of Casual Cattle Conversations.   Audio:https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Video: https://youtu.be/2ZSPDnhK8JU Read it:https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Tip the Host:...