Clay Conry

Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health

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What is the key to becoming a more regenerative ranch? How do we increase the effectiveness of our management of the Land, Animals, Money, and People that have been entrusted to us? The Working Cows podcast exists to glorify God by providing farmers and ranchers a platform to discuss and share best practices for increasing soil health, profitability, stockmanship and leadership ability. Each week host, Clay Conry, will talk to leaders in the industry who have made the regenerative shift in their business so that their ranches are more profitable from an economic and ecologic perspective. They...

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Ep. 009 – Derek Schwanebeck – Deferred Grazing 25.12.2017 43:14

In this episode, I discuss deferred grazing with Derek Schwanebeck. Derek and I also discuss what we can do in our management decisions to help kick-start the microbiome in our soil. Sponsor: CammackRanchSupply.com Guest’s Website: ConerstoneGrazing.

Ep. 008 – Fernando Falomir – Regenerative Ranching 18.12.2017 33:19

In this episode, we discuss the process of bringing a ranch back from decades of abuse and mismanagement. To make the task even more challenging the Falomirs are dealing with extreme weather conditions and prolonged periods of drought.

Ep. 007 – Josh Sybesma – Hoop Beef System 11.12.2017 35:01

In this episode, Josh Sybesma and I discuss the difficulties that come with living in a place where the most profitable thing people can do is grow crops. Specifically, we look at one way they have found to deal with the challenge of expensive land ren...

Ep. 006 – Aaron Berger – Cow Depreciation 04.12.2017 29:02

In this episode, we talk to Aaron Berger a Beef Systems Educator with the University of Nebraska. Aaron joined us to talk about Cow Depreciation. This could be one of the biggest levers we can push to maximize our effectiveness in managing our herds.

Ep. 005 – Paul Jungnitsch – Bale Grazing 27.11.2017 33:14

In this episode, we discuss Paul Jungnitsch’s master’s thesis “The Effects of Cattle Winter Feeding Systems on Soil Nutrients, Animal Performance, Forage Growth, and Economics.” This episode is an excellent introduction to the topic with concrete resea...

Ep. 004 – Dave Ollila – Winter Feeding Strategy 20.11.2017 33:29

I had the opportunity to tour Dave and his family’s operation. Specifically, we had a chance to see the layout of their winter feeding strategy with an eye toward how they are being intentional about getting the nutrients back on to the field in the ev...

Ep. 003 – Melinda Sims – Winter Windrow Grazing 13.11.2017 33:41

In this episode, I talk to Melinda Sims about winter windrow grazing. We talk about the definition of windrow grazing as well as some of the benefits and challenges of this practice. Sponsors: CammackRanchSupply.com ChrisWilliamsAudio.

Ep. 002 – Dallas Mount – The Four Pillars of a Ranching Operation 04.11.2017 39:02

In this episode, we look at the Four Pillars of a Ranching Operation with Dallas Mount. As part of our discussion, we cover common roadblocks and leverage points to increase profitability. Sponsor Cammack Ranch Supply Books Discussed Healthy Land, Happy Families, Profitable Businesses Further Study Chip Hines Burke Teichert Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson...

Ep. 001 – Mary Jo Irmen – Farming without the Bank 03.11.2017 33:49

In this episode, I discuss the Infinite Banking Concept with Mary Jo Irmen. These concepts are discussed in Mary Jo’s book Farming without the Bank. Sponsor Cammack Ranch Supply Blog Post Mentioned Generational Wealth Podcast Mentioned ContraKrugman Books Discussed Farming without the Bank Wealth without the Bank or Wall Street Infinite Banking Concepts (Titled Becoming Your...

Ep. 000 – Working Cows Podcast Introduction 01.11.2017 11:38

Howdy! Welcome to the Working Cows Podcast! In this first episode, I discuss my reasons for starting this podcast, my present involvement in the ranching industry, and the format of this podcast. Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler