Ranching Returns Podcast

Matthew wanted a scalable enterprise that was consistently profitable. After considering his skill set, interests and opportunities he dove into easy care hair sheep. He has since scaled it to a couple thousand ewes and in this episode we discuss his families history in farming, why he decided on sheep and what he has learned since going down that path. We discuss how he grazes them on cornstalks...

Jamie is one of those young farmers proving you still can make a full time living and build wealth as a first generation farmer! He shares his story of growing his business, how he invested his money early on, what he would do different and where he's planning on going in the future! So much to learn from Jamie! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.pharocattle.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put mor...

Everybody has heard Gabe Browns row crop challenges that led him to shift to regenerative agriculture minimizing inputs and diversifying crop rotations. A story that I hadn't heard but wanted to was the progression of his mindset towards cattle production and his cow herd genetic decisions. We discuss that in detail in todays episode from his Gelbvieh/Angus genetics with winter calving to summ...

Ted is a first generation farmer who started and built a large scale grazing based dairy that allows him to compete in an industry typically dominated by high capital production focused dairy farms. We discuss his start, the decision to get into this model, using virtual fence in a dairy context and so much more. Resources mentioned: National Grazing Lands Coalition Graze Magazine Ranching for Pro...

Marlene Moore shares her incredible story of taking over her Grandfathers ranch with little experience and fighting to keep it alive and growing it into a thriving profitable ranch. She discusses the enterprises she started with and changed to and also discusses her current progress towards transitioning the ranch to a non-family heir to keep the legacy moving forward! Resources Mentioned: Jesus C...

Karson ranches with his dad and brother in Utah and we discuss the challenges he deals with working in the mountains on permits as well as his recommendations for successfully partnering with family on a cattle ranch. I learn about how traditional salt/mineral programs are not necessarily the best option, and so much more! Resources Mentioned: Man, Cattle, Veld - Johann Zietsmann Dirt to Soil - Ga...

Lawson shares his families story of ranching in the land down under! His parents ranch expansion and exit of the industry and his entrance into the industry, working on multiple large cattle operations and beginning his own. Resources Mentioned: Greg Judy Ranching Returns Podcast KLR Marketing Grazing for Profit Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.pharocattle.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fu...

Caitlin and I discuss ways to improve profitability on the ranch. We discuss impacting it through improving gross margin, and reducing overhead. We discuss regenerative agriculture and how that impacts profitability and so much more! Resources Mentioned: Noble Research Institute Ranching for Profit Mindset Tribe Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.pharocattle.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fu...

Luke is owner and operator of Rock Hills Ranch in South Dakota. In this conversation we discuss what he does in the 4th quarter to prepare for the end of the year. We discuss his winter feed planning, financial management and more! Resources Mentioned: Outsiders Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.pharocattle.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching business!  As...

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 buying and selling methods, and the practical applications of sell-buy marketing strategies. The guests share insights on valuing l...

Nick Bailey of Grand View Farming shares his story of starting and growing their direct to consumer meat marketing business. He shares the marketing strategies, meat production and acquisition methods, inventory management strategies and so much more! You can reach Nick at nick@grandviewfarming.com Resources Mentioned: Free to Focus - Michael Hyatt Launch - Jeff Walker Farm to Table Legal Defense...

Ray Marxer managed a large scale ranch running thousands of cows for multiple decades and in this episode we discuss many of his tips for running your farm and ranch like a business. If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your farm or ranch numbers, check out John Haskell and his team at ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.ranchrightllc.com/ ⁠⁠⁠. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.pharocattle.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for m...

Derek and his wife took over her families ranch and weren't afraid to make changes to improve their ranches profitability and lifestyle. They switched from an owned cow/calf operation to an entirely seasonal custom grazing of fall cows model that come in the spring and leave in the fall. He shares how this improved the profit of the operation as well as the impact it had on their lifestyle. Re...

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! If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your farm or ranch numbers, check out John Haskell and his team at ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.ranchrightllc.com/ ⁠⁠⁠....

Paul Landrigan, Gavin Kemp, and Jason Orton join me to discuss how they apply pressure on their cow herds to select the most fertile and low input cows to produce bulls that will improve your cow herds. They discuss heifer development, cow wintering, the ideal cow and more! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.pharocattle.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching bu...

Tony is a friend and fellow Minnesotan who is doing an excellent job of developing a cowherd and grazing system to efficiently grass finish beef in central Minnesota in under 24 months. We discuss his genetic selection, grazing management, and succession planning experience. Resources Mentioned: Bible Dirt to Soil - Gabe Brown What Your Food Ate - David Montgomery Grass Fed to Finish - Allan Natio...

In this conversation, John Locke shares his journey in ranching, detailing his family's legacy and the challenges faced after a significant succession event. He discusses the transformative experience of attending the Ranching for Profit School, which prompted a shift in his management strategies and mindset. John reflects on the frustrations of operating under traditional methods and the impo...

Ray Archuleta A.K.A. the soil guy has been traveling the country for decades teaching people about soil health! In this episode we discuss soil health and it's importance, and we also discuss his implementation of those principles on his own Missouri farm! If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your farm or ranch numbers, check out John Haskell and his team at ⁠⁠⁠ https:/...

I love Noah's perspective on buying and breeding cows that may not be as desirable for others but thrive on his ranch and are a low investment but produce acceptable calves with little hassle! He shares this strategy and how he has grown his own ranching operation on family land, how he does it while working an off ranch job and much more! Resources Mentioned: The Goal Rich Dad, Poor Dad Man,...

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 navigating the ranching landscape. They delve into the financial aspects of ranching, the learning curve associated with new tech...

Matt is a first generation rancher in South Dakota. He shares the details of building his ranch, buying and leasing land, growing the cowherd! We also discuss his trials with grazing of standing corn as well as bale grazing for winter feeding strategies. He shares his youtube strategy and so much more! If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your farm or ranch numbers, check o...

John Haskell has an amazing perspective of one who is active in the livestock and ranching world but also works with dozens of other farmers and ranchers regularly. In this podcast we discuss the trends he sees in these operations that set apart the successful from the rest. He drops wisdom throughout this podcast so you don't want to miss it! If you are looking to add somebody to your team to...

In this conversation, Treg shares his journey of transitioning from a family legacy in farming to establishing his own sustainable grazing operation. He discusses the challenges he faced, including balancing off-farm work, learning from early mistakes in livestock management, and the importance of genetics in sheep farming. Treg emphasizes the significance of low input practices and adapting manag...

Tim shares in detail his journey of land acquisitions and trades that led him to the ranch he is on today. He shared the stories and sacrifices he has to make to build a first generation ranch at a scale that can sustain multiple generations! I really enjoyed this conversation! Resources Mentioned: Nebraska Grazing Coalition Sandhills Task Force Ranching for Profit Jim Gerrish Doug Ferguson Check...

Wow, this conversation to me was incredibly powerful and inspiring! Giovana and her father faced difficulty that most never would have to losing family and nearly losing the ranch! Through it all she grew in her faith in God and both her and the ranch today are thriving! Everybody should listen to this story! Resources mentioned: Texas Agriculture Lifetime Leadership Program Ranching for Profit If...