Working Ranch Radio Show

Now is the time to be thinking about your cattle marketing plans for 2022.   Clint Berry , Marketing Rep for Superior Livestock is my guest as we talk about what to plan for as you look at various options for marketing your cattle.  Plus, we revisit our previous discussion on Program Cattle and if that is right for your operation.  If your selling cattle in 2022, this show is for you. #workingranc...

As La Nina fades off, what does the weather pattern look like across the country for 2022.  Meteorologist Don Day joins us for the entire show as we talk weather patterns that he is watching and how it will affect the many regions across the country.  Plus, we'll get into a discussion on climate change and our weather. #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ra...

Maybe you’ve considered sheep for your ranch or your totally adverse to it, nevertheless, you’ll find today’s topic extremely informative.  Sage Askin , a rancher from Wyoming that runs cattle, sheep, and goats across several states, is my guest as we discuss the details of his sizable sheep operation and why it is part of his enterprise mix for his ranch.  #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnatio...

We cover two subjects.  First, on Risk Protection tools available.  From Futures contracts to LRP’s, Craig VanDyke with StoneX Financial will break it down and provide direction in how you can start and what to expect from those that offer these services.  Then, Dr. Kelly Sanders steps in as we talk about Fetal Programming as we drill down on the basics of what it means to us as ranchers. #working...

One of the biggest costs on a ranch is feed.  For profit minded ranchers, it's not the gross numbers that count, it's the NET numbers.  Bryson Byergo , (NW Missouri) and Brian Herbolsheimer  (NE Nebraska) are my guests, as we talk feed efficiency in our cattle herds.  How it impacts profitability through feed costs, longevity, and increased production… and one factor that distracts ranchers from t...

John Wayne is a name synonymous with some of the Classic Western films.  His youngest son, Ethan Wayne, is my guest as we talk about what it was like growing up as the son of John Wayne , how he coped with losing his dad at a young age, and how the family is continuing the legacy of their father. #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ranching #ranchlife #beef...

Several GREAT guests today: Retired Navy Seal and first-generation rancher Greg Putnam on his ranching start and efforts to bring veterans into the ranch industry’s workforce. Today’s rancher needs to have some business knowledge,  Dr. Rick Machen with the King Ranch Institute will be joining us about why that is important. 75th Annual SRM Annual Meeting is coming up, we’ll get an update with what...

Fear Based Marketing... a technique used that is often low in facts and high in emotion and false perceptions to gain trust.  The Farm Babe , Michelle Miller, joins me to talk about how fear based marketing has perpetuated an anti-agriculture movement across our country and has also created conflict within our own industry by pitting producers against each other.  #workingranchmagazine #workingran...

In our Cattle Industry, there’s the Show World and then what we call the Real World, commercial ranch operations. So does the Show World have relevance when it comes to our cattle industry.  Today, I’m joined by Wyoming ranchers Ty & Briley Miller as we discuss this topic, also weighing in on the subject is Mark McCully with American Angus Association .  We are broadcasting from the 2022 Cattlemen...

Low Stress Cattle Management.  It's a subject that arouses varying opinions but may not be well understood.  Montana Rancher and Low Stress Cattle Management Clinician, Whit Hibbard , is my guest today, as we talk principles of Low Stress Management, its benefits and how it is misunderstood.  #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ranching #ranchlife #beef #co...

We are Live from Las Vegas as a couple guests will be stopping by on today’s show.  Dr. Arn Anderson will be through to talk about why it is important to have a good relationship with your vet and how that can save you money.  Then Meteorologist Don Day will be in for an extended time on our show to not only talk about our long-term weather, drought predictions. #workingranchmagazine #workingranch...

It was one of several "political footballs" kicked out onto the field in January of 2021 with the change of a new administration in Washington DC, called the 30x30 program.  Today Constitutional Attorney Harriett Hageman is my guest as she lays out the concerns over the 30 x 30 program and what this program could evolve into for our country as it progresses. #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnati...

On this Thanksgiving Weekend, we go back to the archives and Episode 22 released on May 12 of this year and my interview with Dr. Frank Mitloehner, "Are Cows the Source for Climate Change".  It’s a hot topic and today we look at the science of whether ranching is hurting our climate.  Plus Tim's 2 Cents and Meteorologist Don Day gives us a glimpse of the weather for December. #workingranchmagazine...

If cattle are your business, then this show is for you.  Patrick Linnell with CattleFax is my guest as we cover several topics that are important to every ranch operation as you look ahead into 2022.  From cattle markets to our national economy and changing trends in our industry. #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ranching #ranchlife #ranchmanagement #bee...

Finding additional revenue through the enterprises of your current operation, might be like trying to squeeze blood from a turnip.  But what you might be passing over is the income that could be generated from non-traditional or even non-agricultural enterprises.  South Dakota rancher Shawn Freeland joins me to talk about how a catastrophic weather event caused he and his wife to reevaluate what t...

A good stock dog is worth its weight in gold.  But a dog isn’t a machine.  Jason Terrell with Diamond J Stockdogs out of Granbury, TX joins me to talk about how he got started, things to consider if you’re looking for a dog and things to consider once you have the dog… plus the one most important thing a dog needs to know. #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife...

As rancher it's hard to get away from the business for a few days, but there are a couple events coming up that could offer Professional Development and Professional Entertainment.  Find out what these two events are on today's show, plus an update on the Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 from Jess Peterson with the US Cattleman's Association. #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmil...

What does it look like to step out in an endeavor of having your very own Branded Beef Program? Brett DeBruycker, with DeBruycker Charolais Meats is my guest today as we talk about why they started their own branded beef program, how they put it together and the advice he'd give to others that may be looking at something similar.   #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #...

Today we talk about "Sustainability" of livestock agriculture.  It’s not a dirty word but we often associate it with having to defending our industry.  What if we looked at from a proactive approach rather than a defensive approach.  Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson from Colorado State University is my guest today as we talk about why animal agriculture has a future AND information that can help us be pr...

It’s easy to get lost in the weeds of animal nutrition.  With feed costs considerably higher this year how do we keep it simple yet make sure the cow’s getting what she needs in a cost-effective manner.  Josh Stroh , Beef Nutritionist for Hubbard Feeds is my guest as we talk about the nutritional aspect of wintering cows and all I asked of him… was to keep it simple! #workingranchmagazine #working...

What would be 5 things you might own or do that would have exponential return on investment in an effort to run a profitable ranch.  Maybe it’s a tool, a piece of equipment, or a management practice.  Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants , and host Justin Mills sit down and compare their lists of 5 things and discuss why they think they are important. #workingranchmagazine #workingran...

Today I’m joined by a panel of guests as we talk about the Beef Quality Assurance Program .  It’s purpose, where it’s headed, and how it has impacted the beef product all the way to the consumer… and why this is our industry’s way of managing ourselves. Guests: Kim Bracket, Trey Patterson, Josh White, & Sarah Reece #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation @justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ranchi...

It’s a huge factor in the ranching business that affects profitability… and it’s called Cow Longevity.  Dr. Bethany Funnell , with Purdue University , is our guest as we talk the economics of when that cow becomes a profit center, factors affecting longevity, and how we can increase the opportunity for that cow to be in our herd longer. #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation @justinmills.wyocow...

As ranchers we get up every morning preparing to handle the business of the day.  But what about this business back in Washington DC being negotiated that affects the ranching industry?  Ryan Yates , with the American Farm Bureau Federation joins me as we discuss Waters of the US, Supply Chain Issues, 30 x 30, and a big one… tax concerns for ranchers on potentially new legislation. #workingranchma...

As Ranchers we understand the cow/calf side of the business.  But what about the next step in the beef chain… the grow yards and the feed yards.  Trista Brown Priest joins me from Cattle Empire in Satanta, Kansas with a look into the Feed Yard Business.  What’s it look like today, their struggles, why is she optimistic, and her advice to ranchers on sending cattle to the feed yard.   Plus, it's Li...