Working Ranch Radio Show

The "Fall Run" of cattle is upon us, and Clint Berry with Superior Livestock is back.  While we will talk calf, yearling, and the replacement markets, we'll also have an extremely informative discussion on whether to wean calves.  And, what's the most overvalued and the most undervalued animal in the market right now?  Hear his thoughts on those questions. #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation...

Carbon Credits… it’s an emerging market that many ranchers are very uncertain about.  Today we'll unravel some of the questions on this complex topic stemming from a webinar put out by the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management.  My guests are Dr. Clay Mathis (King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management) , carbon credit expert Dr. Jason Sawyer (Chief Science Officer for the East Foundation ), and...

These are undesirables.  They drink and they steal from what we want to see flourish… I’m talking about Invasive Grasses.   Jaycie Arndt Invasive Grasses Extension Educator from the University of Wyoming is my guest as we discuss management of these undesirables as well as what it’s going to take to slow down and or eradicate these grasses from continuing to spread across the country.  Plus, there...

Today we take you on a ranch tour as we head north into the Canadian Province of Alberta.  Located on the Highwood River sits the OH Ranch of the Calgary Stampede .  It’s a working cattle ranch, but for the Calgary Stampede it serves as a platform to tell the story of our ranching industry.  Manager Ken Pigeon and his wife Deb join me today as we get an inside look at the OH Ranch.  From normal, e...

Stop right now and think of two things that are stress points to you in your ranching business.  Allan Crockett, business coach and ranching consultant from Wilcox, AZ, is my guest as we talk about the 6 P’s… all of which will no doubt tie back to those areas that cause stress in your Ranch Business.  From People to Profit, listen in to find out the rest of the 6 P's. #workingranchmagazine #workin...

The Bureau of Land Management recently issued a final decision for changing six grazing allotments in Montana from cattle to bison.  But the issue here is, "Why did the Environmental Assessment (EA) conducted in this instance fail to analyze the full range of impacts from the proposal by the American Prairie Reserve "?  Furthermore, what if this would have been a proposal put forth by ranchers lik...

Weather. It’s a critical variable that impacts our Ranches.  But what if you could mitigate that risk with a process that would assist in management decisions?  EJ Raynor, research scientist with the USDA Ag Research in Colorado, and Retta Bruegger, with Colorado State Extension, are my guest as we discuss an 80-year project on weather cycles, how it correlates to production on ranches, and a deci...

The use of #DRONES in many areas of agriculture is becoming more prevalent… and in #Ranching it is no different.  Dallas Mount joins me as he and I discuss our use of Drones in our ranching businesses and some helpful tips for your consideration. Then, DTN Livestock Market Analyst, Shayle Stewart steps in as we talk about this hot calf market taking shape for 2022. #workingranchmagazine #workingra...

In recognition of Cow Appreciate Day, we walk through the history of when cattle first arrived in North America to present day.  Dr. Scott Schaake with Kansas State University is my guest as we discuss the history of our Cattle Industry and some of the landmark events or eras of time that impacted our industry… one of those events being about a Charolais Crossbred Steer that went by the name of Co...

Today we step into the meat processing side of our Beef Business.  What is the next generation carcass going to look like that defines the processing industry’s goal of Efficient?  Dr. Scott Howard with Colorado State University is my guest as we talk about what this will look like from the packing industry’s perspective, what are the factors driving this model, and what we as ranchers may want to...

The cattle market is looking promising, so what are some things we need to consider if and when we want to expand our cattle herd?  Wally Olson from Claremore, OK joins me to share his advice through his perspective from the many years of successfully marketing cattle.  It looks to be promising times ahead in our markets, so how do we expand and market our cattle for long term profit. #workingranc...

In our cattle industry, often the tone of the market is reflected in what Cash Cattle are trading. But do we really understand what types of cattle are setting the prices points in these negotiations between the feeders and the packers? ShayLe Stewart , with DTN and Cattle Market News , is my guest as we discuss this topic as well as what we can take away from in when it comes to marketing our liv...

He took the role as a barrelman and funnyman in the rodeo arena to a level no one had ever done before… and has become the Western Sports Industry ultimate Entertainer.  Flint Rasmussen  is my guest today as we talk about how he got started, his career with Professional Bull Riders, and his thoughts on the role that Westerns Sports plays in connecting with non-agriculture people. #workingranchmaga...

Meteorologist Don Day joins us for the entire show as we talk about all things weather related.  We'll get an update on La Nina, how it will play out through the spring and summer, and it’s effects on our long term weather.  Plus, what’s in store for the country when it comes to this season’s storms both inland and Tropical.  And, is this the worst drought we ever experienced?  Find out what Don D...

Fertilizer costs have skyrocketed… not to mention high costs in other inputs items like diesel.  It’s time to step back and think about what we are doing.   John Lory and Craig Roberts with the University of Missouri Extension join me to talk about what we can do to mitigate these higher fertilizer costs through making good use of “Free Fertilizer” in our pastures through Intensive grazing and the...

If I throw out the term Sustainable Beef, what comes to mind?  Three ranchers join me as we have a roundtable discussion about "Sustainability" and what it means to those of us at the grassroots level of ranching.  My guests are Steve Wooten from Colorado, Mike Williams from California, and Debbie Lyons-Blythe from Kansas are all full-time ranchers are part of the US Round Table for Sustainable Be...

A significant element to most ranches is your finances, which means a relationship with a banking institution.  But could you do what you’re doing, now, without the bank… or maybe just less of a reliance on a bank?  Mary Jo Irmen , Author of the book Farming Without the Bank is my guest as we discuss her book and a concept of what she believes could be a useful financing tool for those of us in ag...

If you could genetically select for replacements heifers with confidence knowing you’d highly improve the number of cattle in your herd that will perform in your environment… how would that affect your profitability?   Edward Bork , with the University of Alberta is my guest as we talk about a research project underway to help ranchers customize their cattle to fit the type of landscape and forage...

There’s a lot of uncertainty when it come to the Carbon Market in our industry.   Martin Barbre with RIPE , a coalition of farmers, ranchers, and agricultural trade association representatives joins me today to discuss their RIPE100 plan that would begin to build a framework for a carbon market available to Ranchers and Farmers.  What’s its purpose, how is it going to work, and is being a governme...

Stockers.  A lot of money can be made or lost in how they are developed.  But it's an enterprise you may want to consider.  Karla Wilke , Beef Extension Specialist with the University of Nebraska walks us through why stockers maybe a good option for enterprise diversification as well as drought management.    Plus, the optimal levels of supplement amounts that will offer the most return on our inv...

An update on the progress of three bills back in Washington DC that directly affect the Ranching Industry.   US Cattlemen’s Association’s Policy Advisor Jess Peterson and Executive Vice President Lia Biondo join me to discuss the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act, the COOL bill called the American Beef Labeling Act, and the A-Plus Act granting Sale Barns access to participate in small to...

Horses.  Once a part of the Working Ranch used daily to today... not so much.  Idaho Horseman and Stockman, Martin Black is my guest as we talk about the evolution of using horses.  We look back to when they were highly essential to today’s ranches that may or may not rely on the use of a horse.  Also, who were his influences growing up in the Great Basin area of the West, and the economics of usi...

As the green grass is poking up, how do we manage our grazing with uncertainty of a drought.  Jim Gerrish , grazing consultant and speaker with American Grazing Lands is my guest to offer advice for grazing during this spring and summer with the uncertainty of drought… plus will also touch on grazing under a pivot. #workingranchmagazine  #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ranch...

Today we jump into the deep waters of technology with a conversation on Blockchain Technology and how it integrates with Ranching.  Steve Lupien , Director of the Center for Blockchain & Digital Initiative for the University of Wyoming is our guest to explain how this technology not only fits into our beef business, but also how it’s tied to another buzz word topic right now... Carbon Credits. #wo...

Is owning cows in a cow/calf operation your best option?  Dallas Mount , CEO for Ranch Management Consultants , returns as a guest as we evaluate owning cows in a Cow/Calf Operation.  Yes there are positives, to which we will talk about,  but there are also some serious down sides.  Why is he negative on owning cows?  And what do you measure against to validate the negatives of owning cows. #worki...