That Ranching Podcast

Today we're joined by Shane and Lindsay Maddock, North Dakota ranchers, to discuss regenerative agriculture, soil health, and why a ranch has to pay if it's going to be handed down. Shane says he wouldn't call himself a manure nerd, then explains in some detail how fast a pat breaks down. He's a good kind of nerd.

Today we're joined by Travis Maddock of Maddock Ranch in Maddock, North Dakota, to discuss feeding rumen microbes, what manure and hay use tell him about his cows, and how Riomax pencils out on his place.

Today we're joined by Caleb Widener, cattle manager at Adelante Farms in Roswell, New Mexico, to discuss starting calves, respiratory disease in receiving cattle, and an early look at a Turboboost side-by-side trial on program calves. Caleb also talks treat rates, death loss, and why feedyard efficiency matters when you're buying cattle with no margin in them.

Today we're joined by Brad Harris, a fifth and sixth generation rancher from Tatum, New Mexico, running a registered Angus seed stock operation, for a truly special episode at the kitchen table. We talk about bringing the next generation back into ranching, giving family operations a real vision, faithfulness in marriages, and connecting people back to their creator, God. Along the way, we get int...

Today we're joined by Dr. Ryan Rathmann, beef cattle professor and reproductive physiologist at Texas Tech, to discuss how a cow's body decides where her energy goes, and what that means for cow condition, calf health, and the risk of running calves through the feedlot in today's cattle market.

On this episode of That Ranching Podcast, Twain and Trevor officially launch the TurboBoost Program — an all-natural immune activation program built for high-risk, incoming calves. The program is simple: a dose of TurboBoost Paste on arrival (like an on-ramp getting them up to speed fast) + the TurboBoost Tub for the next 60 days (like setting the cruise control for the next 100 miles). Early data...

This week on That Ranching Podcast, we're on location in Cody, Wyoming with Matt Thompson — a 5th generation Idaho cattleman, and video rep— talking about the real risk buyers are taking on when calves are bringing $2,500-$3,000 a head. We're talking: -Why buyers are writing bigger checks than ever for calves — and what's actually at stake once that calf hits the truck -The one stress event every...

Terrill Ostrom runs Lazy TM Livestock in Red Lodge, Montana and brokers cattle nationwide through Crossroads Cattle Company, moving upwards of 240,000 head a year. This week, Terrill sits down with Trevor to talk about what's really driving sickness, retreats, and lost genetic potential in newly received calves — and why gut health and immune response are the two levers that matter most in that fi...

Anita called us out on price. Someone else said we ghosted them after a problem. Today we're not dodging either one. This week on That Ranching Podcast, we're back answering the naysayers straight from Facebook. Anita, likely up in Canada, pointed out Riomax runs $225 more than other tubs. Fair question. We're also tackling a tougher one: folks saying they reached out with a problem and never hear...

One customer asked us to pay him $5,000 to stop badmouthing us on social media. Our answer? Not a chance. This week on That Ranching Podcast, we're back tackling the naysayers... straight from the comments on Facebook. Darren wanted to know if Riomax means you can quit feeding hay altogether (spoiler: no), and we're breaking down why "I didn't see a difference" usually comes down to one thing: nob...

Ever wonder why Riomax doesn't slap the ingredient tag on the website? Or why a $495 tub costs triple what you'd pay for a "normal" one? You're not the only one asking — and today we're answering the naysayers head-on. On this episode of That Ranching Podcast, we tackle the real questions and fair challenges coming in from social media: 🐄 Why doesn't Riomax publish its ingredient tag? 🐄 What's a...

Every rancher has heard the pitch before. Something new hits the market promising better weaning weights, better conception rates, less sickness in the calves... and half the time it turns out to be snake oil with a fancy label. So in this episode we sat down and actually ran the numbers on one of the more talked about tub programs out there, Riomax. Not just the marketing version, the real cost p...

Three young ranchers sit down to talk about the future of agriculture, family legacy, and why staying in rural North America is getting harder every year. They discuss rising land prices, corporate ownership, startup costs, community, and the responsibility their generation feels to keep family ranches alive. It's an honest conversation about risk, opportunity, and why helping your neighbors—not c...

There's an old truth in this business: a calf never gets over a good start. You hear it from old-timers, you hear it from vets, and you hear it again in this conversation with two Riomax dealers who are living it every day; one running cattle through a stocker operation in Northwest Oklahoma, the other backgrounding high-risk calves out of the sale barn in Edna, Texas. These aren't easy calves. Fo...

What's the most cost-effective way to buy Riomax? Dave, Malcolm, and Loren break it all down in this one. They cover the quantity discount tiers, the promo windows, container options, fly control add-ons, and why buying a full truckload isn't always the right call, even if it's the best price. If you're new to Riomax or trying to figure out how to save a buck on your next order, this is a good pla...

Can you really add 100 pounds to your calf weights at weaning? Daryl, Trevor, and Twain sit down to dig into the real numbers behind weaning weight gains — and lay out exactly what it takes to get there. They break down the two biggest drivers: rumen health and reproduction timing. When a cow digests better, she produces more milk — and higher quality milk, with up to 15% more butterfat going stra...

Most producers reach for a quick fix when they see heat stress — but in today's episode, we discuss why that's the wrong move. Trevor, Twain, and Daryl break down why heat stress is really a rumen and circulation problem, not just a temperature problem. When cows go off feed, everything unravels: milk production drops, calf weaning weights suffer, and breeding performance tanks. The guys walk thro...

What does "cheapening up" in the summer actually cost you? In this episode of That Ranching Podcast, Twain Manning and Darryl Paskewitz dig into why summer is the most critical — and most underestimated — season for ranch profitability. The cows look good, the grass is green, and it's tempting to coast. But the decisions you make right now are setting up your entire year-end. The hard truth? A $5–...

What if you could increase your carrying capacity by 20% without buying more land? In this episode of That Ranching Podcast, Trevor Greenfield, Daryl Paskewitz, and Twain break down one of the biggest profit levers most ranchers overlook: forage efficiency. Most producers focus on weaning weights and conception rates — and those matter — but the real question is: What’s the limiting factor in your...

What causes foot rot, pink eye, pneumonia, and summer sickness in cattle? In this episode of That Ranching Podcast, Trevor Greenfield and Daryl Paskewitz break down the hidden nutritional deficiencies behind herd health problems — and why treating sick calves is only part of the cost. The scary part? For every calf you treat, there could be seven more subclinical and underperforming. They dive int...

What if the key to a more profitable ranch starts underground? In this episode of That Ranching Podcast, Daryl Paskewitz and Twain Manning break down the connection between soil health, rumen health, and ranch profitability. The same microbes that help cows unlock nutrients in the rumen also play a massive role in unlocking nutrients in the soil. Healthier soil can mean better forage production, i...

Summer decisions can make—or break—your bottom line. In Episode 16, we tackle the loose mineral vs. tub debate and what it really means for your cattle and your operation. From reducing waste and eliminating inconsistent intake to improving rumen health and forage utilization, this conversation gets into the details that actually move the needle. We break down how better supplementation can lead t...

In this episode of That Ranching Podcast, we sit down to unpack a common question: can a “breeding tub” really improve conception rates? The conversation highlights why success during breeding season actually starts 60–90 days before bull turnout, and why it’s tough to diagnose issues months after the fact. We explore how Riomax supports fertility through highly bioavailable minerals and improved...

Nothing frustrates ranchers more than seeing cows bunched up in the corner—and flies are usually to blame. In this episode of That Ranching Podcast, we break down the real cost of fly pressure, from lost weaning weights and lower milk production to reduced conception rates and overall herd stress. The truth? There’s no silver bullet for fly control—but there are smarter ways to manage it. We dive...