Landowner Insider

What happens when a transmission line route is selected across your ranch? For Texas landowners, that can begin an entirely different process involving eminent domain, property access, easements, condemnation, compensation, and potential impacts to the value of the remaining property. In this episode of The Landowner Insider , Kasey Mock sits down with trial attorneys Steve Harrison and Justin Pre...

Texas land prices remain near record highs—but fewer properties are changing hands. So what is actually happening in the Texas land market in 2026? In this episode of The Landowner Insider , Kasey Mock breaks down the latest Texas land market data and what it means for landowners, buyers, and sellers across the state. While land values remain strong and are up year over year, transaction volume ha...

When should you spray your pastures—and when does using a drone make more sense than traditional ground equipment? In this episode of The Landowner Insider , Kasey Mock sits down with Jordan Smith of Calibrated Land Services to talk about how drone spraying is changing pasture and weed management for Texas landowners. Jordan breaks down the importance of timing, the difference between pre-emergent...

What will artificial intelligence mean for the future of real estate and land brokerage? In this episode of The Landowner Insider , Kasey Mock sits down with Robby Butler, Managing Director of Tucker Capital Group and Owner/Partner of Y Street Capital, and Ben Meadows, Financial Advisor with U.S. Capital Wealth, LLC , to explore how AI could change the way land and real estate are researched, eval...

What does it actually take to make money raising cattle? In this episode of The Landowner Insider , Kasey Mock sits down with Texas cattleman Wesley Wood for a practical conversation about the economics behind the cattle business—from cattle prices and feed costs to break-even numbers, risk, efficiency, and knowing when to buy, hold, or sell. With calves around $2,000 and cows reaching $5,000, the...

What will it take to prepare the next generation to lead agriculture in a world changing faster than ever? In this episode of The Landowner Insider , Kasey Mock sits down with Dr. Frank Owsley of Tarleton State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources for a conversation about the future of agriculture, education, artificial intelligence, and the skills young people will need to su...

What happens to the American West when the land—and the culture built on it—begins to disappear? In this episode of The Landowner Insider , Kasey Mock sits down with Western photographer and commercial creative Scott Slusher for a conversation about Texas ranchland, authentic cowboy culture, Western photography, artificial intelligence, and preserving the places and people that define the American...

How do you build a $55 million business by solving problems others overlook? In this episode of The Landowner Insider , Kasey Mock sits down with entrepreneur Jake Brydon to discuss how he built and expanded businesses across roofing, software, branded apparel, ranching, and real estate. Jake shares how Heritage Roofing grew to approximately $55 million in annual revenue , how identifying overlook...

How do you build one of Texas' leading equine veterinary practices? In this episode of The Landowner Insider , Kasey Mock and Lani Rust sit down with Dr. Charlie Buchanan to discuss the leadership, relationships, work ethic, and business philosophy behind the growth of one of the most respected equine veterinary practices in the country. Dr. Buchanan shares how his practice expanded from two veter...

What should you do if you receive notice that a transmission line could cross your property? In this episode of The Landowner Insider , host Kasey Mock sits down with Texas eminent domain attorney Carly Barton  to explain what every Texas landowner should know before a transmission line route is finalized. After Kasey received notice that his own ranch was located along a proposed 765-kilovolt tra...

They used money meant for their wedding to buy a goat—and it became one of the first steps toward building a livestock business. In this episode of The Landowner Insider , Kasey Mock sits down with his identical twin brother, Kevin Mock of Mock Livestock, for a candid conversation about risk, work ethic, and what it really takes to build something from the ground up. They talk about growing up wit...

Can the family ranch survive the next generation? In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Accredited Land Consultant Morgan Willis to discuss ranch succession, generational land transfer, and the future of Texas ranching. Raised in a multigenerational ranching family in Mason County, Morgan shares firsthand insight into how family decisions, land ownership, and long-term st...

Can a 20-acre Texas ranch actually make money? In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Accredited Land Consultant Brandon Stephens to break down the real economics of buying land, raising cattle, and operating a small-acreage ranch in Texas. From land prices near Houston to cattle income, financing, fencing, water, depreciation, and resale value, this conversation covers wh...

Texas wildlife is facing more pressure than ever—from disease outbreaks to changing land ownership and management challenges across the state. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with veteran wildlife biologist Macy Ledbetter to break down the biggest challenges impacting Texas landowners, hunters, and wildlife managers right now. While New World Screwworm has recently been...

In the 1950s-1960 Screwworms killed 80% of whitetail deer in Texas. New World Screwworms have now been confirmed in Texas again, and the threat to our wildlife and livestock is real.  In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with leading wildlife biologist Macy Ledbetter of Spring Creek Outdoors, LLC to break down what the return of New World screwworm means specifically for Texa...

 The cowboy who almost lost the family ranch is a true story that will inspire you and change the way you do ranching.  In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with longtime friend Rusty Phillips for a conversation that is equal parts humorous, gritty, and deeply personal. Rusty shares what it was really like cowboying across Arizona, Montana, and New Mexico, from sleeping in fr...

Texas land is changing quickly. Ranches are getting smaller, development pressure is increasing, and landowners are being asked to balance conservation, production, recreation, and long-term stewardship in new ways. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Shane Kiefer, CEO of Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, to discuss what the future of Texas land management looks like...

Most landowners don't fully realize what they've signed up for after buying a ranch. It's not just ownership. It's ongoing oversight, management, and responsibility. When a property sits unattended, small issues can quickly turn into expensive problems. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Adam Greene of Rafter Land and Ranch Solutions to break down what actually happens...

Kasey Mock has spent years working with landowners across Texas, and one thing continues to stand out. Many are overpaying in taxes without realizing it, year after year. They focus on generating income from their land, but often overlook one of the most significant opportunities available to them. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey sits down with Kyla Dodson, land consultant, legacy stra...

Kasey Mock has spent years studying and observing the Texas land market. He has seen buyers succeed and others make costly mistakes they never saw coming. In today's shifting market, land is one of the most talked-about investments, but most people do not fully understand what they are buying into. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey sits down with ranch expert Josh Deal to break down what...

You sold your land, now comes one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. For many landowners, this moment represents years, even generations, of hard work turning into a single major financial outcome. What happens next determines whether that wealth is preserved and grown, or slowly lost over time. In this episode of the Landowner Insider Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Smitherman, a 30-...

This strategy turned land into a 3.5 million dollar tax deduction, and most landowners are completely missing it. Companies like Bird Dog are helping landowners unlock it. In this episode of the Landowner Insider Podcast, we sit down with the team behind Bird Dog, a land intelligence platform built to help landowners turn their property into a high-performing financial asset. Kasey Mock breaks dow...

We do not have enough cowboys for what is coming. This screwworm threat could cost ranchers millions. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. T.R. Lansford of the Texas Animal Health Commission to break down the growing risk of the New World screwworm and what it could mean for ranchers, landowners, and the livestock industry. Screwworms were wiped out in the United States decades ago, but as they m...

So many cowboys want a ranch, but nobody talks about how to actually build one without going broke in the process. In this episode of Landowner Insider, we dive into ranching for profit, smart investing, and why starting with cows might be the biggest mistake beginners make. Whether you are starting a small ranch, investing in land, or trying to turn your operation into a profitable business, this...

Go to www.mockranches.com/mr- gives  to donate to Texas farmers and ranchers who were affected by the July floods. The Mock Ranches Group and Mock Ranches Gives (an established 501(c)(3)) has a goal of raising $200,000 for Texas farmers and ranchers who were directly affected by the July Floods. 100% of the funds, donations, and supplies raised will go directly Texas agricultural producers to help...