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Working Cows

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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 will discuss grazing, Holistic Management, herd health, low-stress stockmanship, leadership, and of course putting your cows to work for you.

Latest Episode

How Dung Beetles Help Make Use of Cow Poop

Cow poop is an ecosystem unto itself. There are many insects and other organisms living in a dung pat that can help us to make use of the nutrients excreted out of the back end of a cow. Dr. Ryan Schmid shares with me what he has seen work well as far as taking advantage of the helpful insects and mitigating the impact of those that can become pests if the system gets out of balance. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Ranch Right SD Grassland Coalition Grazing School Relevant Links: Ecdysis.bio Cow Patty Critter w/ Dr. Kevin Floate on Wednesday Night Networking

June 23 • 59m 54.4s

Episodes

How Dung Beetles Help Make Use of Cow Poop cover art

How Dung Beetles Help Make Use of Cow Poop

Cow poop is an ecosystem unto itself. There are many insects and other organisms living in a dung pat that can help us to make use of the nutrients excreted out of the back end of a cow. Dr. Ryan Schmid shares with me what he has seen work well as far as taking advantage of the helpful insects and mitigating the impact of those that can become pests if the system gets out of balance. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Ranch Right SD Grassland Coalition Grazing School Relevant Links: Ecdysis.bio Cow Patty Critter w/ Dr. Kevin Floate on Wednesday Night Networking

June 23 • 59m 54.4s
How People Help You Escape the Entrepreneurial Trap (WCP 441) cover art

How People Help You Escape the Entrepreneurial Trap (WCP 441)

You will go farther with people than you can go by yourself. To succeed with people you will need to build different skills than it takes to manage grass, money, and livestock. Josh Kerpan is seeking to equip ranchers with the skills they need to manage their people well. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Ranch Right Sea-90 Ocean Minerals Relevant Links: KZNSolutions.ca Josh's Previous Episode: Ep. 407 Josh Kerpan – The Necessary Pieces for Leaders to Replaces Themselves

June 16 • 52m 46.7s
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Beef Genetics That Help Fight Global Hunger (WCP 440)

America is a global leader in agriculture. Our influence has an incredibly broad reach. The problem with that is most places around the world don't have the infrastructure and supply chains to support feeding cattle like we do in America. The result is that many places around the world that have used American beef genetics (Taurus and Indicus) now routinely have 40% calf crops with most females only producing a calf every two to three years. Grant Vassberg is working to change that by finding and platforming producers in these countries that have largely stayed the course and continued to raise cattle the way their ancestors did. He does this through his company Bos Sires. He joins me again today to discuss the growth of this company since it's recent launch. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Relevant Links: BosSires.com

June 9 • 1h 2m 47.9s
How AMP Grazing Drives Profitability Even in the Midwest (WCP 439) cover art

How AMP Grazing Drives Profitability Even in the Midwest (WCP 439)

The Midwest can be a difficult place to graze for a host of reasons. The competitiveness of the cash rent market, parasite load, mud, forage quality, and many other issues face those seeking to profitably graze in this region. Today we are joined by John Hays and Jeremy Sweeten of Understanding Ag to discuss their own experience with profitable grazing businesses as well as what they have seen work well as they have consulted on a wide variety of operations. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com

June 2 • 1h 9m 12.6s
How Agritourism Helps the Profitability of Taylor Moyer’s Ranch (WCP 438) cover art

How Agritourism Helps the Profitability of Taylor Moyer’s Ranch (WCP 438)

As Taylor Moyer and his wife have sought to bootstrap their ranch operation they have had to think outside the box from an enterprise mix perspective, marketing perspective, and as it pertains to the potential sources of revenue the ranch can produce. This has led them to many capitalize on many different opportunities including custom grazing poultry and using “weeds” as a backdrop in senior photos and wedding photos. We discuss this and more today on the Working Cows Podcast. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Get Sea-90 with Garlic for Fly Control at Tractor Supply Today! SD Grassland Coalition Grazing School Relevant Links: LandTrust.com Taylor’s Previous Episode: Ep. 138 Taylor Moyer – A NASCAR Crew Chief on Managing People

May 27 • 52m 50.9s
How Tariffs and Supply Management are Impacting One Canadian Dairy Farmer (WCP 437) cover art

How Tariffs and Supply Management are Impacting One Canadian Dairy Farmer (WCP 437)

Supply management may not line up with free market principles, but the fruits of it to this point have been positive for Sean Smith and his family. These strategies have helped the to remain profitable at a scale a family can manage. They have also freed them up to experiment with some more regenerative practices. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Ranch Right SD Grassland Coalition Grazing School

May 21 • 58m 43.7s
How Farmers and Ranchers Fix Water Quality Issues (WCP 436) cover art

How Farmers and Ranchers Fix Water Quality Issues (WCP 436)

We are facing water quality and quantity issues across a broad swath of the agricultural landscape. This impacts not only our rural communities, but also those in cities and towns downstream from our operations. Brian Dougherty and Eric Fuchs join me today to discuss the simple methods agriculturalists can use to improve their land’s ability to hold on to more water. This will simultaneously fix many of the water quality issues in urban and suburban environments. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Attend a Soil Health Academy in 2025

May 16 • 46m 22.5s
How Dalton Darnell Learned to Deal with Psoriatic Arthritis (WCP 435) cover art

How Dalton Darnell Learned to Deal with Psoriatic Arthritis (WCP 435)

In this world we will have trouble. We will experience pain, suffering, loss, and difficulty. How do we do that well? What role does faith play in helping us to successfully navigate these challenges. Dalton Darnell of 3:10 Ranch Life shares about his experience in dealing with Psoriatic Arthritis. We discuss the role of community, exercise, and his walk with Jesus in helping him overcome all of the related issues. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: SD Grassland Coalition Grazing School Ranch Right Relevant Links: 3:10 Ranch Life 3:10 EDU

May 13 • 58m 1.6s
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Capitalizing on the Wildlife Diversity that is Attracted by Regenerative Agriculture (WCP 434)

As we progress down the regenerative journey we will see many changes on the landscape. Not the least of which is the diversity of wildlife that will be attracted to our operations. Jeremy Sweeten and Kent Solberg join me to discuss the ways to create spaces for wildlife as well as strategies for capitalizing on the wildlife that come as the landscape becomes more attractive to them. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Attend a Soil Health Academy in 2025

May 5 • 58m 43.6s
From NFL Data and Analytics to Profitable Maternal Cowherd (WCP 433) cover art

From NFL Data and Analytics to Profitable Maternal Cowherd (WCP 433)

Tyson Langland started his career with a data and analytics firm that worked with NFL football teams. When he decided to come back to the family farm and take over the cowherd, he brought that expertise with him. He achieved some goals regarding maternal traits early on, but that left him wanting more in the realm of performance. Since that time, they have been on a journey using genomic testing to speed up their movement toward their goal of optimizing maternal traits and performance. Today we get a unique cattleman’s perspective on genomic testing. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Attend a Soil Health Academy in 2025 Relevant Links: Ep. 027 Bob Howard – Linebred Genetics

April 28 • 59m 2.8s
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The Massive Opportunity Presented by Managing US Military Installations Regeneratively (WCP 432)

The US Military has millions of acres within the US Border. In addition, they have the opportunity to impact many more acres outside of the United States by assisting those around US Military installations abroad to bring their management into alignment with regenerative principles. Maj. Eric Czaja is working to see this happen starting here at home and spreading abroad. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: PowerflexSupply.com RangeWard.com Relevant Links: Soil Health Academy Ecdysis Thousand Farms Initiative

April 25 • 59m 1.7s
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How Matt Stone Found His Ideal Customer (WCP 431)

Your ideal customer is looking for what you are selling when you are selling it. They are willing to pay more because you have what they are demanding when the supply is lowest. Knowing your ideal customer isn’t just for direct-to-consumer business. In fact, Matt Stone of Dakota Growth joined me to discuss how Cow/Calf operators can find their ideal customer and be the guide to help the hero in this story find what they are looking for. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Ranch Right SD Grassland Coalition Grazing School Join the Soil to Market Challenge May 6th, 2025

April 22 • 45m 6.5s
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Dr. Allen Williams Shares His Keys to Successful Grass-Finishing (WCP 430)

If we are going to grass-finish our animals, we should do it excellently. There are many pieces to accomplishing this. It is possible in almost all latitudes and longitudes. Today, Dr. Allen Williams shares with us what he has learned about grass-finishing in nearly 30 years of doing it. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Attend a Soil Health Academy in 2025 Relevant Links: Understanding Ag Epigenetics Webinar Ep. 290 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – Three Rules of Adaptive Stewardship BONUS Ep. 283 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The 6-3-4

April 18 • 1h 13m 29.4s
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The First Step to Managing What Matters (WCP 429)

If we aren’t measuring what matters we can’t manage it. First, we need to decide what we are trying to accomplish and then start measuring the data that correlates to that goal so that we can make good decisions for profitable businesses. Eric Jasinski of Ambrook helps us think about how we can get started on this journey. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: SD Grassland Coalition Grazing School Ranch Right Get 1 Month Free at Ambrook: Ambrook.com/WorkingCows Profitable Regeneration Summit April 15th and 16th WorkingCows.net/PRS

April 14 • 58m 23.7s
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How Principles Keep You From Getting Left Behind by Chasing Fads (WCP 428)

Principles are powerful tools that can help us to avoid the temptation to follow the crowd and ranch like everyone else. Today we talk to Bart Carmichael and Pat Guptill about their new venture together, Principled Land Managers. We discuss both of their histories with regenerative agriculture as well as how they work to foster the kind of mutual mentorship relationship they have enjoyed among those who participate in their programs. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: PowerflexSupply.com RangeWard.com Relevant Links: Principled Land Managers Profitable Regeneration Summit NEXT WEEK!: Profitable Regeneration Summit April 15, 16th

April 12 • 52m 52.5s
Burke Teichert on His Five Essentials of Successful Ranch Managers (WCP 427) cover art

Burke Teichert on His Five Essentials of Successful Ranch Managers (WCP 427)

Burke Teichert has a long track record of success in managing profitable ranches. Over that time, he has noticed some commonalities among successful ranch managers. He has boiled it down to Five Essentials. Today we discuss these 5 Essentials and how to apply them in a way that all resources under management are on a continuous plane of improvement. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Attend a Soil Health Academy in 2025 Hear Burke on the Profitable Regeneration Summit Next Week! Profitable Regeneration Summit April 15, 16th

April 7 • 1h 22m 58.5s
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Robust Solutions to Infrastructure Necessities (WCP 426)

Neil Thorsteinson of Range Ward and Powerflex Supply joined me to discuss his journey into regenerative ranching as well as his work with Range Ward over the years. We discuss Powerflex Supply’s Rancher Success Program, the history of the companies, as well as the versatility of these systems. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: PowerflexSupply.com RangeWard.com

April 4 • 1h 7.1s
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Lessons Learned After Capturing Over 100 Life Stories (WCP 425)

It won’t be long until everyone living was born after a time when electricity was ubiquitous in it’s availability. How does that fact change our society? Vance Crowe, of Legacy Interviews, joined me to discuss how this project has impacted him as well as some of the common lessons people share with him as he captures their life story. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Ranch Right SD Grassland Coalition Grazing School Book Your Legacy Interview: Legacy Interviews Where I’ll Be: Profitable Regeneration Summit April 15, 16th

March 31 • 50m 7s
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Predicting Exceptional Beef Tenderness with 100% Accuracy through this Genetic Marker (WCP 424)

A positive beef eating experience depends on more than flavor and marbling. Frank Hendrix has discovered the genetic marker that is 100% accurate in predicting exceptionally tender beef. We discuss his journey into this discovery as well as the bottom line of profitability related to finding animals that display this marker. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: KRose Company Bull Sale Marketing Guide Sea-90 Ocean Minerals Relevant Links: Order Your Test Today Hear Frank Hendrix Live at PCC Sales this Spring Where I’ll Be: Profitable Regeneration Summit April 15, 16th

March 28 • 46m 47.6s
The Skills Necessary to Profitably Run Goats (WCP 423) cover art

The Skills Necessary to Profitably Run Goats (WCP 423)

Goats are notoriously difficult to contain. Daniel Magalsky joins me to discuss the tools and skills necessary to keep goats in as well as ensure their success as a family unit. We also discuss how goats continue to be more profitable than cow/calf enterprises even in our current market conditions. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Patreon.com/WorkingCows Relevant Links: TireWinder.com Profitable Regeneration Summit

March 26 • 1h 11m 20.8s
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High-Density Sheep Grazing that Drives Soil Health (WCP 422)

Sheep like “weeds.” They will eat them first. This makes them a great tool for improving all kinds of landscapes, including forage crops. Matt Goble, a sixth-generation sheepman from Utah, joins me to discuss the different strategies he and his family employ to make their wool sheep a very profitable enterprise. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: PowerflexSupply.com RangeWard.com Join the Profitable Regeneration Summit! April 15th and 16th with Burke Teichert, Wally Olson, Steve Campbell, and many more

March 24 • 1h 51.2s
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Applying the Six Principles of Soil Health in Our Gardens (WCP 421)

Are we consistently applying the Six Principles of Soil Health to all of our acres? Even our gardens? Marni Thompson of Understanding Ag joins me to discuss the lessons she has learned in applying these principles in her garden. We discuss the challenges, best practices, and the role of compost in the success of this strategy. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Attend a Soil Health Academy in 2025 Relevant Links:

March 21 • 38m 56.9s
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How Horses Fit into a Regenerative Grazing Business (WCP 420)

Horses are severe grazers. They are capable of causing almost unparalleled damage in a pasture. Meg Greski joined me to discuss the lessons she has learned in developing a horse grazing business that is regenerative and profitable. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: PowerflexSupply.com RangeWard.com

March 17 • 44m 46.3s
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Profitable Marketing of Bulls and Other Ranch Products (WCP 419)

It’s easy to focus on the various pieces of our marketing strategy to the point that we forget to actually sell the products we are marketing. Karoline Bohannan, of the KRose Company, joined me to discuss the things to pay attention to as we seek to get the word out about our ranch and rural business products. This episode might focus on bulls and bull sales but the principles apply to all rural businesses. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Remedi Animal Solutions Wine Glass Ranch Relevant Links: KRose Company

March 14 • 59m 20.5s
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Profitable Marketing of Bulls and Other Ranch Products (WCP 419)

It’s easy to focus on the various pieces of our marketing strategy to the point that we forget to actually sell the products we are marketing. Karoline Bohannan, of the KRose Company, joined me to discuss the things to pay attention to as we seek to get the word out about our ranch and rural...

March 14 • 302ms
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Natural Substitutes for Agronomic Applications that Drive Soil Health (WCP 418)

As we seek to bridge the gap toward a redesign of our agricultural systems natural options are going to be the best option for a host of reasons. Lynn Hoover of Ocean Blue Agronomics joins me to discuss the role of sea salt in balancing nutrients, activating soil biology, and connecting plants with the nutrients they need. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Relevant Links: Ocean Blue Agronomics Relevant Episodes: Ep. 312 Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health Ep. 282 Lynn Hoover and Michael Sileck – Using Ocean Minerals on the Land Ep. 261 Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt Revolution

March 12 • 43m 9.9s
Drones to the Rescue! How Drones Are Opening Up Hard to Access Landscapes for Planting Cover Crops (WCP 417) cover art

Drones to the Rescue! How Drones Are Opening Up Hard to Access Landscapes for Planting Cover Crops (WCP 417)

Drones continue to improve in efficiency and cost. They are proving useful across agriculture and reducing waste and over application of chemicals. Preston Cave shares some of his experiences using drones in different agricultural applications. We also talk about him joining a team of heroes that help delivered relief to victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Ranch Right Wineglass Ranch

March 10 • 52m 59.6s
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Sound Money’s Role in Fixing America’s Broken Rural Economies (WCP 416)

Is regenerative agriculture enough to fix America’s broken rural economies? Can we simply soil health our way out of the mess that the has been created by inflation and the printing of money? Joel Hollingsworth says “no.” While soil health and regenerative agriculture are crucial without sound money we are going to struggle to get meaningful traction in bringing back rural America. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Patreon.com/WorkingCows Relevant Links: Soil and Money Article Regenerative Ranching in the Age of Everything and What We Can Learn from the Agricultural Depression Follow Joel on X Smoke River Ranch

March 8 • 1h 14m 22.2s
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Profitable Winter-Feeding Strategies that Move the Needle (WCP 415)

Managing winter feed costs can boost profitability as reliably as almost any other change we can make. Stefan Bouw, of Edie Creek Angus, joined me once again to discuss some of the different strategies they have implemented over the years to manage labor costs and boost animal performance through his harsh Canadian winters. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: KRose Company Bull Sale Marketing Guide Patreon.com/WorkingCows Relevant Links: Edie Creek Angus

March 7 • 47m 40.3s
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Redesigning Our Nutrient Management for Soil Health (WCP 414)

Brian Dougherty of Understanding Ag joins me once again. This time to discuss how we can become more adaptable with our nutrient management. Rather than following the conventional 4R approach of right source, right rate, right time, right place we look at the 6P approach where we let the 6 Principles of Soil Health guide our redesign of our whole nutrient management system. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Attend a Soil Health Academy in 2025 Guest’s Previous Episode: Ep. 374 Brian Dougherty and Luke Jones – Thinking About Cover Crops Ep. 355 Brian Dougherty – Managing Soil Nutrients

March 3 • 54m 48.5s
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Will Winter on The A to Z of Apple Cider Vinegar (WCP 413)

Will Winter joins me once again. This time we are focused on the A to Z of Apple Cider Vinegar. What purpose does it fill in a livestock operation? Why the source matters? As well as some practical considerations for how we use it on our operations. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Wineglass Ranch KRose Company Bull Sale Marketing Guide Relevant Links: CampbellsDailyApple.com

February 28 • 1h 1m 4s
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A Homeopathic Approach to Calving Season (WCP 412)

Calving season can be a stressful time for cattle and cattlemen alike. Ellen Bench joins me once again to talk about a different approach to helping calving season go more smoothly and less stressfully for everyone involved. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: KRose Company Bull Sale Marketing Guide Wineglass Ranch Relevant Links: RemediAnimalSolutions.com Guest’s Previous Episode: Ep. 371 Ellen Bench – Implementing Homeopathic Livestock Health Ep. 368 Ellen Bench – Homeopathic Livestock Health

February 24 • 43m 19.3s
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Changing Our Mindset to Help Facilitate Regenerative Agriculture (WCP 411)

Our mindset determines what we are willing to entertain as an option. Being willing to wean ourselves off of conventional approaches to agriculture and experiment with regenerative agriculture is no different. Luke Jones, Consultant with Understanding Ag, joins me to discuss the process he has seen work well in helping people change their mindset and their practices. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Attend a Soil Health Academy in 2025 Guest’s Previous Episode: Ep. 388 Gabe Brown and Luke Jones – Making the Regenerative Shift Ep. 374 Brian Dougherty and Luke Jones – Thinking About Cover Crops

February 21 • 51m 4.6s
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Applying the Six Principles of Soil Health in Orchards (WCP 410)

If we are going to regenerate our food system we must also work on regenerating fruit and nut crops generally grown in orchards. Much of the conventional wisdom in the orchard industry is stacked against the application of the Six Principles of Soil Health. Chuck Schembre, Soil Health Consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me to discuss some of the most fruitful strategies he has seen in applying the Six Principles of Soil Health in Orchards. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Attend a Soil Health Academy in 2025 Guest’s Previous Episode: Ep. 321 Chuck Schembre – Regenerative Gardening

February 17 • 54m 45s
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Planning for Profitable Market Transaction (WCP 409)

Marketing is a big lever for the average ranch. How do we push on that lever with the right information at the right time to help us make profitable market transactions? Nelson Koehn developed his Value of Gain website to help people do just that. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Wineglass Ranch Ranch Right Relevant Links: ValueofGain.com Companion Video

February 12 • 44m 7.1s
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Leadership According to Jesus (WCP 408)

In this episode I share a talk I gave during a breakout session at the recent South Dakota Grassland Coalition annual conference. I take a look at a few passages from the New Testament Book of Matthew and consider the implications for how we handle leadership. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

February 7 • 28m 15.3s
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The Necessary Pieces for Leaders to Replace Themselves (WCP 407)

Good leaders direct their organizations toward success. Great leaders replace themselves with leaders better than they are. Josh Kerpan has been on a journey to replace himself. He and his team have accomplished that. Today on the Working Cows podcast we discuss the importance of Purpose, Processes, and People to escape the entrepreneurial trap. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Ranch Right Wineglass Ranch Relevant Links: KZNSolutions.ca Kerpan Farms

February 4 • 53m 26.1s
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Managing the Unseen Before it Becomes Visible (WCP 406)

How do leaders shape the future of the resources with which they have been entrusted? What does it take to avoid catastrophe and maximize positive results? In a word, intentionality. We have to continue making small regular investments in our resources to ensure long-term success. In this episode I share a keynote I gave to the gathering at the 2024 South Dakota Grassland Coalition Annual Conference. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Wine Glass Ranch Remedi Animal Solutions Relevant Links: Ogallala Livestock Ep. 368 Ellen Bench – Homeopathic Livestock Health Ep. 371 Ellen Bench – Implementing Homeopathic Livestock Health

January 27 • 49m 58.5s
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How Sheep Improve Soil Health and Profitability (WCP 405)

Many places around the country talk about sheep being the mortgage lifters. South Central Kansas is no different. Ryan and Kelsey Keeling have been on a journey to transition the ranch they manage to a higher percentage of grazing days allotted to sheep. They joined me to discuss how they are sharing this journey on Kelsey’s new podcast “Feed the Sheep” as well as the advantages and challenges of this process. We also talk about some of the strategies they have been employing to maximize the unique ways sheep impact soil health. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Grassland Management School Ranch Right Relevant Links: Balanced Ruminant Grazers on YouTube

January 20 • 53m 27.9s
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Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams on Fixing America’s Broken Rural Economies (WCP 404)

In part two of a discussion on where we stand in American agriculture Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams joined me to discuss what we can do to revive rural America economically speaking. We discuss the role of regenerative agriculture in accomplishing this goal as well as the causes of the hollowing out of rural America. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Attend a Soil Health Academy in 2025 Related Episode: Ep. 402 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – Fixing America’s Broken Water Cycle

January 18 • 1h 4m 41.7s
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Developing Easy-Keeping Cattle for Maximum Profitability (WCP 403)

Wineglass Ranch has been on a mission for many years to develop easy-keeping cattle. They have sought to do this by developing heifers that get bred year after year, developing bulls that add heterosis, and maintain a low frame score cow that can graze 365 days per year. Cow boss TJ Ellicott joined me to discuss the process of accomplishing this mission as well as how you can get these cattle into your herd. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Ranch Right Wineglass Ranch Relevant Links: Ogallala Livestock

January 14 • 46m 50.3s
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Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams on Fixing America’s Broken Water Cycle (WCP 402)

What is the State of Agriculture in 2025 in America? How do we substantively make a difference in 2025 in American Agriculture? Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams join me to discuss their understanding of where we are in agriculture and how we make real progress in a regenerative direction. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Attend a Soil Health Academy in 2025

January 6 • 56m 25.7s
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How Body Language Affects What People Hear with Joshua and Tara Dukart (WCP 401)

Over 90% of our communication is non-verbal. From body language, to tone, to mirror neurons it’s less about what we said and more about how we said it including our posture while saying. Guests Joshua and Tara Dukart help me take a deep dive on all things communication. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links: SeekFirstRanch.com/Leadership Eastern Montana Regenerative Ag Group Communication Workshop

December 30 • 1h 6m 33.2s
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How Joel Salatin Develops Leaders Ready to Thrive at Polyface Farms (WCP 400)

The Great Wealth Transfer is coming. What are Joel Salatin and Polyface Farms doing to prepare leaders to thrive? Among other things they are training them to run attractive businesses, fostering a culture of innovation, and teaching their employees how to complain. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: SDGrass.org RanchRightLLC.com Relevant Links: TheLunaticFarmer.com Your Successful Farm Business: Production, Profit, Pleasure Ep. 050 Joel Salatin – Increasing Profitability Polyface Style EMRA Event: Level Up Your Leadership and Communication

December 23 • 58m 46.2s
Ep. 399 – Jared Luhman – Investing in Real Estate cover art

Ep. 399 – Jared Luhman – Investing in Real Estate

Jared Luhman, host of the newly rebranded Ranching Returns podcast, joined me to discuss his strategy of investing in real estate. We also discuss his favorite resources and lessons learned. We get the discussion started by talking about his recent rebrand. The conversation turns to real estate investing as Jared discusses lessons learned through the podcast. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links: Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

December 16 • 50m 11.9s
Ep. 398 – John Hays – Marketing Pastured Proteins cover art

Ep. 398 – John Hays – Marketing Pastured Proteins

John Hays, a consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me to discuss the journey he and his family have been on to diversify and market the products raised on their farm. We discuss the necessary education, connections, and infrastructure to succeed in direct marketing pastured proteins. We also discuss his ability to compete for leases in a context dominated by corn and soy bean operations. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Course Mentioned: Business Made Simple

December 9 • 1h 8m 9.3s
Ep. 397 – Eric Fuchs – Walking the Regenerative Path cover art

Ep. 397 – Eric Fuchs – Walking the Regenerative Path

Eric Fuchs, a consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me to talk about the journey they have been on at his farm to get to more diversity. We talk about the role the Six Principles played in this journey as well as some of the things he had to unlearn from his previous education in grazing management. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: SDGrass.org RanchRightLLC.com Relevant Links: Soil Health Academy

December 2 • 49m 52.2s
Ep. 396 – Jonathan and Stefan Bouw – A Journey into Grass-Based Genetics cover art

Ep. 396 – Jonathan and Stefan Bouw – A Journey into Grass-Based Genetics

Jonathan and Stefan Bouw of Howrey Angus and Edie Creek Angus joined me to discuss the journey they have been on to find grass-based genetics. We discuss the steps they have taken from genetics developed to thrive in the feedlot to genetics developed to thrive on grass. We also discuss the process of taking over ownership of a herd of cattle that was developed by Monte Howrey that currently runs near Sterling, ND which is nearly 400 miles Southwest of their home territory near Dugald, MB, Canada. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links: Howrey Angus Howrey Angus RFP Scholarship

November 25 • 58m 53.2s
Ep. 395 – Grant Vassberg – Finding Fertile Cattle cover art

Ep. 395 – Grant Vassberg – Finding Fertile Cattle

Grant Vassberg, of Bos Sires and Kallion Farms, joined me to discuss the journey he has been on to develop a cooperative for producers looking to source fertile cattle. We discuss what makes a fertile cow as well as the heritability of fertility. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Sea-90.com/Tractor Relevant Links: BosSires.com KallionFarms.com

November 18 • 1h 11m 28.7s
Ep. 394 – Kent Donica – Learning Market Lessons cover art

Ep. 394 – Kent Donica – Learning Market Lessons

Kent Donica, a consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me once again to discuss the lessons he has learned from his career as a Sell/Buy Marketer. We discuss the importance of discipline, the roll of fear and greed, as well as things he will never do again. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Guest’s Previous Episode: Ep. 328 Kent Donica – Succeeding with Stockers

November 12 • 1h 2m 53.1s
Ep. 393 – John Kempf – Making America Healthy Again cover art

Ep. 393 – John Kempf – Making America Healthy Again

John Kempf, Host of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, joined me to discuss his perspective on what it is going to take to regenerate and relocalize America’s food system. We discuss success stories he has seen as well as the opportunities presented by the challenges of our current infrastructure. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: RanchRightLLC.com SDGrass.org Relevant Links: AdvancingEcoAg.com

November 4 • 51m 50.5s
Ep. 392 – Amber Bell – Ruminating with Real Ag cover art

Ep. 392 – Amber Bell – Ruminating with Real Ag

Amber Bell is the newly minted host of Ruminating with Real Ag. She joined me to discuss the podcast and her goals for it. We discuss lessons she has learned in this new venture with it’s broader agricultural focus. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Relevant Links:

October 28 • 44m 26.1s
Ep. 391 – John Moody – Fighting RFID cover art

Ep. 391 – John Moody – Fighting RFID

John Moody of Rogue Food and other endeavors joined me to discuss the reasons we should fight the mandatory implementation of RFID. We also discuss his previous experiences of resisting tyranny and the methods that he has seen be effective in pushing back against government overreach. We also discuss the upcoming Rogue Food Conference in Texas where John Moody will be joined by Joel Salatin and others to discuss specifically the issue of fighting mandatory RFID. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Rogue Food Conference: Rogue Food Conference – Texas

October 26 • 54m 34s
Ep. 390 – Joshua and Tara Dukart – Experiencing Breakthroughs cover art

Ep. 390 – Joshua and Tara Dukart – Experiencing Breakthroughs

Joshua and Tara Dukart are Holistic Management Educators from Seek First Ranch in North Dakota. They have helped many people experience breakthroughs in their ranch businesses. They joined me to discuss some examples of those breakthroughs from a recent course they taught as well as how their approach to instruction differs from other educators. We also discuss their journey back to the ranch and the importance of accountability in our ranch businesses. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Sea-90.com/Tractor Relevant Links: SDGrass.org Seek First Ranch

October 21 • 54m 9s
Ep. 389 – Dr. Tom Roskos – Investing Herd Health cover art

Ep. 389 – Dr. Tom Roskos – Investing Herd Health

Dr. Tom Roskos joined me to talk about his perspective regarding managing herd health. We discuss the difference between fixing herd health and investing herd health as well as some of his preferred strategies and products when it comes to helping our herds thrive. Dr. Tom’s website is a wealth of information and resources regarding this subject. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Sea-90.com/Tractor Relevant Links: Dr. Tom Roskos’ Website

October 14 • 1h 4m 36.5s
Ep. 388 – Gabe Brown and Luke Jones – Making the Regenerative Shift cover art

Ep. 388 – Gabe Brown and Luke Jones – Making the Regenerative Shift

Gabe Brown and Luke Jones joined me once again to discuss making the switch to regenerative agriculture. With Understanding Ag recently crossing 36 million acres on which they have consulted they have seen a lot of people make the regenerative shift. We discuss some of the commonalities among those who have not succeeded as well as those who have successfully crossed the threshold and gone all-in. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com Episode Mentioned: Ep. 288 Gabe Brown and Shane New – Managing the Nutrient Cycle BONUS Ep. 283 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The 6-3-4

October 7 • 1h 2m 9.1s
Ep. 387 – Shanon Sims – Being a Grass Nerd cover art

Ep. 387 – Shanon Sims – Being a Grass Nerd

Shanon Sims joined me once again to respond to discuss the effects of differing years and our management on the grass the grows. We kick this conversation off by me playing a clip for Shanon of Dallas Mount calling him a grass nerd. We talk about the ways he has educated himself on the species present on his ranch as well as the true value of understanding your context. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: SDGrass.org RanchRightLLC.com

September 30 • 46m 51.5s
Ep. 386 – Richard and Tina McConnell – Getting Herd Momentum Started cover art

Ep. 386 – Richard and Tina McConnell – Getting Herd Momentum Started

Richard and Tina McConnell of Hand ‘N Hand Livestock Solutions joined me to discuss the process of getting a herd started moving in the same direction. We discuss what direction we want the herd to move as we are getting started as well as what percentage of the herd we want gathered before we start to move toward the objective. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Sea-90.com/Tractor Relevant Links: HandNHandLivestockSolutions.com

September 23 • 1h 8m 12.9s
Ep. 385 – Kent Solberg and Jeremy Sweeten – Outwintering Cattle cover art

Ep. 385 – Kent Solberg and Jeremy Sweeten – Outwintering Cattle

Kent Solberg and Jeremy Sweeten of Understanding Ag joined me to discuss strategies for managing outwintering cattle. We talk about how our goals for winter feeding shape our strategies as well as how we maximize the benefits and minimize the challenges. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org

September 17 • 1h 10m 36.1s
Ep. 384 – Clay Conry – Biblical Stewardship cover art

Ep. 384 – Clay Conry – Biblical Stewardship

Jared Sorenson Invited me to come share on his Regenerative Legacy Summit. I chose to talk about the topic of bilical stewardship. I attempted to make the case the we were intended by God to exert influence on the creation for the benefit of the ecosystems we manage. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Patreon.com/WorkingCows

September 14 • 34m 24.1s
Ep. 383 – Alex Russell – Finding Your Target Market cover art

Ep. 383 – Alex Russell – Finding Your Target Market

Alex Russell of Chucktown Acres in Charleston County, SC joined me to discuss the journey he has been on to find his target market. We discuss who he thought would be his target market and what he did when he found out he was wrong. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Sea-90.com/Tractor Relevant Links: Chucktown Acres on Instagram Chucktown Acres on Facebook

September 10 • 1h 19.3s
Ep. 382 – Roy Thompson – Healing Autoimmune Disease cover art

Ep. 382 – Roy Thompson – Healing Autoimmune Disease

Roy Thompson, a rancher from near Selby, SD, joined me to discuss his journey from Dis-ease to the Abundant Life. We discuss the role dietary changes played in healing his Crohn’s Disease as well as the role Regenerative Agriculture played in healing his family’s farming business. Roy will be a speaker at the first ever Pennington County Conservation District Conferenece “From Gardens to Grasslands: Ag is for All” in Rapid City, SD on September 25th. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links: First Annual Pennington Conservation District Conference

September 2 • 46m 34.5s
Ep. 381 – Tom Krawiec – Reinterpreting Bison Grazing Patterns cover art

Ep. 381 – Tom Krawiec – Reinterpreting Bison Grazing Patterns

Tom Krawiec joined me once again. This time to talk about recent developments in understandings of how bison moved across the North American landscape. He challenges the paradigms about the role of wolves vs. the role of Indigenous populations in influencing the grazing patterns of the bison. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Sea-90.com/Tractor Relevant Links: Ranching Like a 12 Year Old Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition Fall Grazing School with Jim Gerrish Dr. Henry T. Lewis – A Time to Burn Sierra D. Stoneberg Holt – Reinterpreting the 1882 Bison Population Collapse David Thompson’s Columbia Journals Alexander Mackenzie’s Journals The Journals of Lewis and Clark The Life of Yellowstone Kelly A Year Inland – The Journal of Anthony Henday *These links may not be the most affordable place to find these resources. They are merely provided to help you in your search.

August 26 • 1h 2m 15.1s
Ep. 380 – Gabe Brown, Dr. Allen Williams, and Fernando Falomir – Soil Health Academy Q and A cover art

Ep. 380 – Gabe Brown, Dr. Allen Williams, and Fernando Falomir – Soil Health Academy Q and A

At a recent Soil Health Academy in Ft. Pierre, SD I was able to record the Q and A sessions during the academy. This is a wide-ranging discussion including financing, direct marketing, grazing, and of course soil health. Thanks to the team at Soil Health Academy for letting me capture this content. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org

August 19 • 1h 38m 27.5s
Ep. 379 – Lane Hale and Justin Rader – The Philosophy of Bull Leasing cover art

Ep. 379 – Lane Hale and Justin Rader – The Philosophy of Bull Leasing

Lane Hale and Justin Rader of 100th Meridian Ranching in Canadian, TX joined me to discuss the growth and maturation of their bull leasing business. We discuss the lessons they’ve learned in bull selection, handling, and genetics. We also discuss the ins and outs of leasing bulls through 100th Meridian Ranching and the benefits of such an arrangement. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Olson Ranch Stocker School September 9-13 Claremore, Oklahoma South Dakota Grassland Coalition Relevant Links: 100thMeridianRanching.com Regenerative Legacy Summit (August 13, 14) Register Here

August 12 • 46m 21.3s
Ep. 378 – Greg Christiansen – Grazing Sheep and Goats Successfully cover art

Ep. 378 – Greg Christiansen – Grazing Sheep and Goats Successfully

Greg Christiansen of Grandview Livestock in Eastern, KS joined me to discuss some of the ideas that will be discussed at an upcoming Ranching School in Garnett, KS. We talk about how they go about acquiring land, adding infrastructure for sheep and goats, as well as integrating cows back into the operation as they noticed some things that went missing when the cows left. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Patreon.com/WorkingCows Ranching School in Garnett, KS Grazing School and Goat and Sheep School Regenerative Legacy Summit (August 13, 14) Regenerative Legacy Summit

August 10 • 58m 22.7s
Ep. 377 – Lane Hale and Justin Rader – Recovering from the Smokehouse Creek Fire cover art

Ep. 377 – Lane Hale and Justin Rader – Recovering from the Smokehouse Creek Fire

Lane Hale and Justin Rader of 100th Meridian Ranching in Canadian, TX joined me to discuss their experience with the Smokehouse Creek Fire. A wildfire that burned 1.2 million acres of the Texas Panhandle and Western Oklahoma in February and March of 2024. We discuss what they did to get ready for the fire as well as what they are doing in recovery from the fire. We also discuss what they will do differently to be prepared for the next disaster. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org Relevant Links: 100thMeridianRanching.com Regenerative Legacy Summit (August 13, 14) Register Here

August 5 • 1h 5m 23.8s
Ep. 376 – Clay Conry – Ranchers as Entrepreneurs cover art

Ep. 376 – Clay Conry – Ranchers as Entrepreneurs

Jared Sorenson recently invited me to join him for his Profitable Regeneration Masterclass. I have had this talk on Ranchers as Entrepreneurs rolling around in my head for a while now so I decided to share it with Jared’s group. What are the mindsets and streams of income available to ranchers as they seek to optimize the effectiveness of their operation and the joy their families receive from this lifestyle? We discuss this and more on this episode of the Working Cows podcast. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Patreon.com/WorkingCows Regenerative Legacy Summit (August 13, 14) Regenerative Legacy Summit

August 2 • 54m 42s
Ep. 375 – Jordan Steele – Forming an Entity cover art

Ep. 375 – Jordan Steele – Forming an Entity

Jordan Steele, a Super Cruncher at Ranch Right as well as the Director of Operations at Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss the ins and outs of forming an entity. We discuss the different types of entities (general partnerships, LLCs, C-Corps, S-Corps, etc.) as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each of these entities. We discuss the importance of knowing why you are starting an entity as well as the process to get the entity operational. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Sea-90.com/Tractor Relevant Links: RanchManagement.com RanchRightLLC.com

July 29 • 51m 14.6s
Ep. 374 – Brian Dougherty and Luke Jones – Thinking About Cover Crops cover art

Ep. 374 – Brian Dougherty and Luke Jones – Thinking About Cover Crops

Brian Dougherty and Luke Jones, consultants with Understanding Ag, joined me to discuss cover crops. We talk about how they fit in to a cash grain scenario, how we can use them to speed up biological time, and how to think about integrating livestock into our cover cropping systems. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org

July 22 • 1h 5m 34.7s
Ep. 373 – Leanne Fuchs – Challenging Human Health Paradigms cover art

Ep. 373 – Leanne Fuchs – Challenging Human Health Paradigms

Dr. Leanne Fuchs, a Chiropractor in Missouri, joined me to discuss her approach to caring for people through her various realms of expertise. We discuss her goals and some of the different diagnostic tools she uses to help her find the best path forward for her clients. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links: Back to the Basics Wellness Center

July 17 • 58m 12.2s
Ep. 372 – Dallas Mount – Using Business Language cover art

Ep. 372 – Dallas Mount – Using Business Language

Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss some of the helpful phrases and ideas he has come across in the years since he took over RMC. We discuss how these phrases have become useful in decision making as well as the difference they have made in their focus. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Sea-90.com/Tractor Relevant Links: RanchManagement.com

July 8 • 52m 50.9s
Ep. 371 – Ellen Bench – Implementing Homeopathic Livestock Health cover art

Ep. 371 – Ellen Bench – Implementing Homeopathic Livestock Health

Ellen Bench from Remedi Animal Solutions joined me once again to answer questions that arose after the last episode we did together. She lays out the process of implementing a homeopathic livestock health strategy. We answer a number of questions from Patreon supporters as well as questions sent to me by Steve Campbell. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org Attend the Pierre, SD Soil Health Academy High Plains Grazing: Next Level Benefits Relevant Links: Remedi Animal Solutions Remedi Animal Solutions Training in Bismark, ND – August 23rd

July 1 • 1h 6m 46.9s
Ep. 370 – Harry Cope – Grazing Standing Milo cover art

Ep. 370 – Harry Cope – Grazing Standing Milo

Harry Cope of Cope Grass Farm in Truxton, MO joined me to discuss his winter-feeding strategy of grazing standing milo. This strategy has been a game changer for his operation from the perspectives of labor, soil health, and finances. We discuss his lessons learned, strategies that have helped him be successful, and somethings he is experimenting with to make this strategy even better. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links: Cope Grass Farm Ep. 068 Steve Kenyon – Managing “Waste” in Bale Grazing

June 24 • 52m 40.9s
Ep. 369 – Dr. Stephan Van Vliet and Dr. Allen Williams – Growing Nutrient Dense Food cover art

Ep. 369 – Dr. Stephan Van Vliet and Dr. Allen Williams – Growing Nutrient Dense Food

Dr. Stephan Van Vliet and Dr. Allen Williams joined me to discuss how Dr. Van Vliet’s recent research is challenging paradigms in the nutrition sector. We talk about how healthy food starts with healthy soil as well as what farmers and ranchers can do to take advantage of developments in consumer demand for regeneratively grown food. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org Attend the Pierre, SD Soil Health Academy High Plains Grazing: Next Level Benefits Relevant Links: The End of Craving

June 17 • 1h 5m 47.1s
Ep. 368 – Ellen Bench – Homeopathic Livestock Health cover art

Ep. 368 – Ellen Bench – Homeopathic Livestock Health

Ellen Bench a homeopathic practitioner from Montana joined me to talk about the ins and outs of homeopathic livestock health. We talk about some of the formulas she has developed as well as the most economical delivery strategies for these remedies. We also discuss how she got into this field in the first place. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: Ranch Right South Dakota Grassland Coalition Grazing School Relevant Links: Remedi Animal Solutions Remedi Animal Solutions Training in Bismark, ND – August 23rd

June 10 • 1h 6m 32.2s
Ep. 367 – Aaron Berger – Setting Replacement Heifers Up for Success cover art

Ep. 367 – Aaron Berger – Setting Replacement Heifers Up for Success

Aaron Berger and Extension Educator with the University of Nebraska and the Host of the BeefWatch Podcast joined me to discuss what he has seen work well as far as setting replacement heifers up for success. We talk about all phases of the replacement heifer’s life and how to manager her to give her the greatest chance of succeeding as a cow in the herd with a long and productive life. After the interview I share a portion of a recent talk given by Bart Carmichael of Wedge Tent Ranch at a recent May Calving tour hosted by Wedge Tent Ranch and South Dakota Farm Bureau. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org Relevant Links: Beef.UNL.edu Wedge Tent Ranch South Dakota Farm Bureau

June 3 • 47m 24s
Ep. 366 – James Coffelt – Profiting from Every Layer cover art

Ep. 366 – James Coffelt – Profiting from Every Layer

James Coffelt of Ohio Land and Cattle Company joined me to discuss his journey into ranching by way of owning a hunting property. We discuss the way they have selected genetics over time to be able to survive on minimal inputs. We also discuss how he thinks about the difference between cash flow and wealth generation. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links: OhioLandandCattle.com Elimination Considerations by James Coffelt

May 27 • 55m 49.9s
Ep. 365 – Kristine Root – Verifying Regenerative Systems cover art

Ep. 365 – Kristine Root – Verifying Regenerative Systems

Kristine Root, CMO at Regenified, joined me to discuss the current state of the regenerative food system. We also discuss the work that Regenified is doing to facilitate connections between producers, processors, and consumers of regenerative products. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org Regenified.org Attend the Pierre, SD Soil Health Academy High Plains Grazing: Next Level Benefits

May 24 • 53m 15.2s
Ep. 364 – Hunter Jones – Getting Paid for Carbon cover art

Ep. 364 – Hunter Jones – Getting Paid for Carbon

Hunter Jones, of Grassroots Carbon, joined me to discuss the state of carbon markets as well as how people can take advantage of this market as it continues to develop. We discuss the process as well as the risks and rewards of getting paid for carbon. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors: South Dakota Grassland Coalition Grazing School Ranch Right Relevant Links: GrassrootsCarbon.com

May 13 • 53m 3.1s
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