That Ranching Podcast

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...

On this week’s episode of That Ranching Podcast, we’re digging into a hard truth... What if up to 50% of your fertilizer isn’t even being used, but you're still paying for it? It’s not about adding more fertilizer… it’s about biology. Plants rely on soil microbes to unlock and move nutrients, and without them, a lot of what you’ve already paid for stays tied up in the soil. We break down how feedi...

Do you really need a high-mag mineral during grass tetany season… or is there more to the story? In this episode of That Ranching Podcast, the crew breaks down one of the most talked-about spring challenges in the cattle industry—grass tetany—and uncovers what’s actually happening inside the cow. While magnesium often gets all the attention, the real issue may start with something much simpler: so...

You’ve spent years—maybe generations—building your herd and investing in top-tier genetics. But what if those genetics aren’t actually showing up where it counts? In this episode of That Ranching Podcast, Twain, Trevor, and Daryl sit down around the kitchen table to talk about one of the most overlooked profit drivers in the cow-calf business: unlocking the genetic potential you already paid for....

What if improving your soil worked the same way as improving your cattle’s digestion? In this episode, we break down the science behind Rhyzogreen—how a simple foliar application feeds native soil microbes, unlocks tied-up nutrients, and drives real production gains. No added biology. No gimmicks. Just activating what’s already in your ground. We connect the dots between soil health and cattle eff...

What is yeast or MOS—and what’s the real difference? In this quick episode, we break down how MOS works, and why Riomax takes it further with a full-spectrum yeast approach that supports gut health, digestion, and immune function—not just one piece of the puzzle.

Can better nutrition actually change what shows up in the milk pail — and on the scale at weaning? In this episode of That Ranching Podcast, Trevor sits down with Daryl Paskewitz and Twain Manning to talk milk quality, milk quantity, and what it really means for cow-calf producers. From independent dairy trials showing increased milk fat and production, to real-world ranch feedback like “the bags...

If 10% of your calves get scours, you’re not just fighting sickness — you’re losing pounds at weaning. In this episode, Trevor, Daryl, and Twain break down the real cost of calf scours — from E. coli and coccidiosis to the lasting gut damage that leaves calves 20–50 pounds light at sale time. They unpack what’s happening inside the calf, why recovery doesn’t always mean full recovery, and how a mu...

In this episode of That Ranching Podcast, Trevor Greenfield and Daryl Paskewitz answer a practical question many producers have: how do you manage consumption of Riomax lick tubs? They explain how intake naturally varies depending on animal size, stage of production, and forage quality. A cow in late gestation or early lactation will have different nutritional demands than a dry cow, and consumpti...

Most ranchers think yeast only matters during calving season — especially when scours show up. But in this episode of That Ranching Podcast, we answer the question ranchers ask all the time: What is Riomune Yeast — and why is it in every Riomax formula? Trevor Greenfield sits down with Daryl Paskewitz and Twain Manning to break down how this yeast technology works in the digestive system, how it h...

In this episode of That Ranching Podcast, Trevor Greenfield sits down with Daryl Paskewitz and Twain Manning to answer a common question: what visible changes can you actually see when cattle start on the Riomax program? They cover a few of the biggest early indicators ranchers tend to notice—like changes in manure, improvements in hair coat and body condition, and cows simply looking more settled...

In this episode of That Ranching Podcast, Trevor Greenfield, Daryl Paskewitz, and Twain Manning share the true story behind Turboboost paste: how a producer’s last-ditch idea turned into a tool now used across calving, weaning, shipping, and sick pens. They break down what Turboboost is, how it supports immunity and gut health, and how it’s different from a traditional antibiotic treatment. A prac...

Welcome to the table! In our very first episode of That Ranching Podcast, Daryl, Trevor, and Twain sit down to discuss all things calving, early nutrition, and long term effects of your mineral program. Think of this as a kitchen-table conversation on what's working for ranchers, how to improve herd performance, and maximize every dollar on your ranch. From mineral nutrition to management decision...