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The Working Cows podcast gives you something to think about as you seek to maximize the effectiveness of your cattle operation and the joy your family receives from this lifestyle.

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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!...

November 4 • 51m 50.5s

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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!...

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!...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 13 • 53m 3.1s
Ep. 363 – Tyson Hewitt – Selling the Ranch cover art

Ep. 363 – Tyson Hewitt – Selling the Ranch

Tyson Hewitt, of Hewitt Land Company, joined me to discuss the keys to success in preparing for a real estate transaction. We talk about how to prepare a property for sale as well as what to do to get ready to purchase a property. We talk about recent market trends and different approaches to financing...

May 6 • 1h 4m 39s
Ep. 362 – Elaine Froese – Preparing the Next Generation to Lead cover art

Ep. 362 – Elaine Froese – Preparing the Next Generation to Lead

Elaine Froese joined me once again. This time to discuss what we can do to prepare the next generation for the task of leadership. We discuss how we go about building an attractive culture as well as how we decide between successors when there is more than one interested. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding...

April 29 • 45m 1.1s
Ep. 361 – Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – 2024 State of Agriculture cover art

Ep. 361 – Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – 2024 State of Agriculture

Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams of Understanding Ag joined me to discuss the state of agriculture in 2024. We discuss, among other things, the unfathomable occurrence of dust storms simultaneously with floods in the Southeast as well as what this proves and how these occurrences can be mitigated. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding...

April 22 • 1h 12m 4.1s
Ep. 360 – John Haskell – Managing Tax Burdens cover art

Ep. 360 – John Haskell – Managing Tax Burdens

John Haskell of Ranch Right joined me to discuss the philosophy and practice behind managing tax burden. We talk about the importance of getting this right as well as some considerations when increasing profitability of a struggling business. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsors:...

April 15 • 1h 11m 46.9s
Ep. 359 – Logan Pribbeno – Following the Cattle Cycle cover art

Ep. 359 – Logan Pribbeno – Following the Cattle Cycle

Logan Pribbeno of the Wine Glass Ranch joined me to discuss the journey they have been on to follow the cattle cycle. After missing the opportunity presented by the market high of 2014 Logan and his dad made a concerted effort to be prepared the next time a market high presented itself. It has been...

April 8 • 50m 22.2s
Ep. 358 – Bret Davis – Keeping Young Families Mounted cover art

Ep. 358 – Bret Davis – Keeping Young Families Mounted

Bret Davis, of Horsemanship as an Art, joined me to talk about his philosophy for keeping his young family mounted on good horses they can trust. We discuss his views on training kids to ride as well as somethings maybe you shouldn’t do. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to...

April 1 • 1h 5m 3s
Ep. 357 – Alejandro Carillo – Drought: Plan Now or Pay Later cover art

Ep. 357 – Alejandro Carillo – Drought: Plan Now or Pay Later

Alejandro Carillo joined me to talk about the journey they have been on from 250 cows with 6 months of supplemental feeding to running 500 cows with only sea salt as a supplement during one of the worst droughts in recent memory. We discuss the process of infrastructure development as well as the roll of...

March 29 • 48m 57.3s
Ep. 356 – Cal Hardage – Grazing Grass Podcast cover art

Ep. 356 – Cal Hardage – Grazing Grass Podcast

Cal Hardage, Host of the Grazing Grass Podcast, joined me to discuss his operation, his podcast, and how he and his dad go about making changes on their operation. We discuss the importance of patience and open-mindedness as well as the advantages and challenges of ranching in Northeast Oklahoma. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding...

March 25 • 1h 8m 25.6s
Ep. 355 – Brian Dougherty – Managing Soil Nutrients cover art

Ep. 355 – Brian Dougherty – Managing Soil Nutrients

Brian Dougherty has been writing a series of articles on the Understanding Ag website regarding managing nutrients. The series deals with carbon cycling as well as how nutrient mismanagement is affecting water quality. We talk about what healthy alternatives look like as well as how to get from where we are to where we need...

March 19 • 56m 2.1s
Ep. 354 – Cooper Hibbard – Experimenting with Composite Breeds cover art

Ep. 354 – Cooper Hibbard – Experimenting with Composite Breeds

Cooper Hibbard of Sieben Land and Live Stock joined me to discuss the journey they have been on to develop a composite that fits their environment in the Gallatin Valley of Montana. We discuss the process of introducing new breeds into the already existing composite as well as some of the things they keep an...

March 13 • 1h 6m 35.9s
Ep. 353 – Clayton Marxer – Living Western cover art

Ep. 353 – Clayton Marxer – Living Western

Clayton Marxer, Host of the newly minted, Living Western podcast joined me to discuss his motivations for starting the podcast. We talk about what makes him uniquely qualified to host this podcast as well as some of his dream guests. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation...

March 4 • 58m 4.1s
Ep. 352 – Ryan White – Measuring What Matters cover art

Ep. 352 – Ryan White – Measuring What Matters

Ryan White, Founder of SnapLands, joined me to talk about how SnapLands is helping people measure what matters. He shares his own personal journey from an urban context to the expansive landscapes of the west. He also shares some stories of ranchers who have defended their right to continue managing landscapes through the data they...

February 26 • 1h 10m 24s
Ep. 351 – Kim Barmann, Eric Fuchs, Doug Voss – Investing in Yourself cover art

Ep. 351 – Kim Barmann, Eric Fuchs, Doug Voss – Investing in Yourself

Kim Barmann, Eric Fuchs, and Doug Voss, board members of the Soil Health Academy, joined me to discuss how the program is constructed and what schools they will be offering this year. We talk about their programs like Battlefields to Fertile Fields as well as what financial assistance is available for those interested in attending....

February 19 • 52m 55.1s
Ep. 350 – Elzinga, Fuhrer, Hibbard, Smith – Soil Health Conference Panel cover art

Ep. 350 – Elzinga, Fuhrer, Hibbard, Smith – Soil Health Conference Panel

I was privileged to be the Master of Ceremonies at the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition’s Soil Health Conference. As part of those duties, I was able to moderate a panel discussion with Glenn Elzinga, Jay Fuhrer, Cooper Hibbard and Zack Smith. This was a great wide-ranging discussion with some audience Question and Answer at...

February 17 • 1h 17m 48.4s
Ep. 349 – David Bahnsen – Work and the Meaning of Life cover art

Ep. 349 – David Bahnsen – Work and the Meaning of Life

David Bahnsen is the Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer for the Bahnsen Group where he oversees the management of over $4.5 billion in client assets. He joined me to discuss his new book Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life. We discuss how understanding our creation helps us to understand the true meaning...

February 12 • 49m 52.4s
Ep. 348 – Glenn Elzinga – Solving Problems with Cows cover art

Ep. 348 – Glenn Elzinga – Solving Problems with Cows

Glenn Elzinga a rancher from Idaho joined me to discuss their business model and how it helps them do the best things for the land, the people, and the bottom line. We discuss how they paid nearly $500,000 in labor costs as well as what Glenn has been learning about cows in their environment. Thanks...

February 5 • 1h 16m 27.8s
Ep. 347 – Dr. Shawn Baker – Winning the War on Food cover art

Ep. 347 – Dr. Shawn Baker – Winning the War on Food

Dr. Shawn Baker joined me to discuss what ranchers can do to help win the war on food. We discuss topics including the role of the Beef Check-off, regulatory capture, and the nuts and bolts of the carnivore diet. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!...

January 29 • 1h 22m 18.7s
Ep. 346 – Replay – Gabe Brown – Developing Heifers in Sync with Nature cover art

Ep. 346 – Replay – Gabe Brown – Developing Heifers in Sync with Nature

In this replay of episode 121 I discuss developing heifers in sync with nature with Gabe Brown. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org

January 22 • 50m 2.6s
Ep. 345 – Zack Smith – Pivoting the StockCropper cover art

Ep. 345 – Zack Smith – Pivoting the StockCropper

Zack Smith, inventor of the StockCropping, joined me to discuss the results after the fourth season of stockcropping. This is the second time he has stockcropped those acres and they are seeing some incredible advantages in terms of profitability and yield. However, challenges still remain and they have decided to pivot the focus of The...

January 19 • 56m 57.4s
Ep. 344 – Jeremy Engh – The Deep History of Devon Cattle cover art

Ep. 344 – Jeremy Engh – The Deep History of Devon Cattle

Jeremy Engh a rancher from Virginia and member of the Red Devon USA board joined me to discuss the history of Devon cattle in America. We also discuss the upcoming World Red Devon Congress Tour coming this Spring. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor:...

January 15 • 1h 10m 10.2s
Ep. 343 – Cody Spencer – Grazing for Life cover art

Ep. 343 – Cody Spencer – Grazing for Life

Cody Spencer joined me to talk about the 5 M’s Framework that helps to guide the new Grazing for Life Course from Integrity Soils. We discuss the importance of each of the 5 M’s and how they relate to one another. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your...

January 8 • 1h 10m 27.5s
Ep. 342 – Amy Hay – SellBeefDirect.com cover art

Ep. 342 – Amy Hay – SellBeefDirect.com

Amy Hay a rancher from British Columbia joined me to discuss her family’s journey into ranching and direct marketing. We talk about how Amy, from Scotland, and her husband Scott, from New Zealand, met in France and decided to land in Canada to start a ranch. We also talk about the role direct marketing played...

January 1 • 55m 20.8s
Ep. 341 – Salar Shemirani and Doug Peterson – Regenified cover art

Ep. 341 – Salar Shemirani and Doug Peterson – Regenified

Doug Peterson and Salar Shemirani joined me to discuss Regenified. A company founded by the partners at Understanding Ag to help ranchers, farmers, and supply chains certify the products they offer as regenerative. We discuss the process of becoming certified, the benefits of certification, as well as the different tiers of certification and what they...

December 28 • 51m 7.4s
Ep. 340 – Clay Conry – Merry Christmas cover art

Ep. 340 – Clay Conry – Merry Christmas

Today I share a reading of the Christmas story from Luke’s Gospel. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links: Advent of Glory

December 25 • 45m 59.4s
Ep. 339 – Jeffrey Mundell – Preserving Buckaroo Traditions cover art

Ep. 339 – Jeffrey Mundell – Preserving Buckaroo Traditions

Jeffrey Mundell, a ranch manager at the Gabilan Ranch near San Juan Bautista, CA, joined me to discuss the recent Buckaroo Traditions Gathering for which he provided the announcing services. We talk about the role of Vaquero horsemanship in the recent history of the west as well as the role it could play in the...

December 18 • 1h 5m 1.4s
Ep. 338 – Tom Krawiec – Evaluating Pasture Profitability cover art

Ep. 338 – Tom Krawiec – Evaluating Pasture Profitability

Tom Krawiec, Author of Ranching Like a 12 Year Old, joined me to discuss how to evaluate pasture profitability. We talk about how this method puts the power in the rancher’s hand to make decisions about how to approach a pasture. His goal is to help ranchers get production and profit records comparable to those...

December 12 • 1h 6m 44.8s
Ep. 337 – Graeme Hand and Kevin Muno – Analyzing Landscape Function Management cover art

Ep. 337 – Graeme Hand and Kevin Muno – Analyzing Landscape Function Management

Graeme Hand and Kevin Muno of Landscape Function Management joined me to discuss their unique take on analyzing landscape function. We discuss what properly functioning landscapes look like as well as ways to discover the limits of our landscape’s potential. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458...

December 5 • 1h 15m 7.1s
Ep. 336 – Aaron Berger – Grazing Corn Stalks cover art

Ep. 336 – Aaron Berger – Grazing Corn Stalks

Aaron Berger of the Beef Watch Podcast and the University of Nebraska Extension joined me to discuss the ins and outs of grazing corn stalks. We talk about the advantages of this strategy as well as how to overcome some of the obstacles. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com...

November 28 • 43m 44.1s
Ep. 335 – Vance Crowe – Legacy Interviews cover art

Ep. 335 – Vance Crowe – Legacy Interviews

Vance Crowe of Legacy Interviews joined me to discuss his passion for capturing the deep wisdom possessed by those who have gone before us. We discuss the process of helping people get comfortable with talking about their history as well as the value of getting this content captured in a way that can be enjoyed...

November 20 • 52m 43.2s
Ep. 334 – Nic De Castro – LandTrust cover art

Ep. 334 – Nic De Castro – LandTrust

Nic De Castro, CEO of LandTrust, joined me to talk about how LandTrust is helping landowners clear some of the hurdles related to leasing hunting rights. We talk about how they help landowners overcome issues related to marketing hunting opportunities, liability concerns, and communication with potential hunters. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can...

November 13 • 44m 41.1s
Ep. 333 – Dallas Mount – Making Good Decisions cover art

Ep. 333 – Dallas Mount – Making Good Decisions

Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me once again to talk about the way that RMC’s Executive Link program helps people make good decisions. We discuss the reasons why now is a great time to be in EL as well as some of Dallas’ favorite stories of success that came about through the...

November 6 • 45m 44.4s
Ep. 332 – Clay Conry – What is Your Labor Force? cover art

Ep. 332 – Clay Conry – What is Your Labor Force?

I recently had a chance to give a keynote at the Montana Farm Bureau District 6 Fall Fest. It was a great evening of food, conversation, and celebration of the harvest. My goal was to answer the question “How do we put the resources entrusted to us to work for us?” from a paradigm challenging...

October 30 • 37m 44.2s
Ep. 331 – Tom Krawiec – Managing and Training Employees cover art

Ep. 331 – Tom Krawiec – Managing and Training Employees

Tom Krawiec of Alberta, Canada joined me to discuss his process for managing and training employees. We talk about his process of tell me, show me, watch me. We also discuss his how his experiences in the oil field have shaped his methods for training people. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach...

October 26 • 1h 1m 7.8s
Ep. 330 – Javier Mesta – Profitable UHDG cover art

Ep. 330 – Javier Mesta – Profitable UHDG

Javier Mesta a rancher and businessman from Chihuahua, Mexico joined me to discuss the profitability of Ultra-High Density Grazing. We discuss the logistics of moving 4 times per day as well as the progress he has been seeing from a herd perspective and a lanscape perspective. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach...

October 16 • 1h 1m 41.6s
Ep. 329 – Enrique Guerrero – Implementing UHDG cover art

Ep. 329 – Enrique Guerrero – Implementing UHDG

Enrique Guerrero joined me once again to give an update on the mine land regeneration project. We also discuss what Enrique has learned as he has implemented Ultra-High Density Grazing on his home ranch over the last 9 years. We talk about the process he has gone through as well as what he witnessed as...

October 9 • 56m 23.6s
Ep. 328 – Kent Donica – Succeeding with Stockers cover art

Ep. 328 – Kent Donica – Succeeding with Stockers

Kent Donica an instructor with Understanding Ag as well as a stocker operator from Oklahoma joined me to share some of his wisdom from his decades in the stocker business. We talk about the importance of discipline, stockmanship, and knowing your numbers. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or...

October 6 • 1h 15m 36.1s
Ep. 327 – Nick Jackson – Using Food Scraps cover art

Ep. 327 – Nick Jackson – Using Food Scraps

Nick Jackson of Jackson Regenerational Farm in Maine joined me to discuss the ins and outs of their food scrap collection service. We talk about the required infrastructure, the benefits to their business, as well as what it looks like at scale. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or...

October 2 • 52m 42s
Ep. 326 – Alex Johnston – Broadening Horizons cover art

Ep. 326 – Alex Johnston – Broadening Horizons

Alex Johnston a land manager from the UK joined me to discuss his perspective on the American Landscape and American Regenerative Agriculture. We talk about the differences and similarities between American and UK agriculture as well as the process he has been going through to adapt a herd of beef cattle to their environment in...

September 25 • 40m 8.1s
Ep. 325 – Alan Newport – Ultra High-Density Grazing cover art

Ep. 325 – Alan Newport – Ultra High-Density Grazing

Alan Newport a journalist and rancher from Oklahoma joined me to discuss his experiences with Ultra High-Density Grazing. We talk about the benefits, the challenges, and the lessons he has learned as he has journeyed into this style of management. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458...

September 18 • 54m 8.7s
Ep. 324 – Jeremy Sweeten – Adding Value to Land and Livestock cover art

Ep. 324 – Jeremy Sweeten – Adding Value to Land and Livestock

Jeremy Sweeten, part of the team at Understanding Ag and a farmer from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, joined me to talk about what they are doing to add value to lower value land. We talk about the benefits of moving from custom grazing to an owned herd as well as some of the benefits...

September 15 • 53m 24.9s
Ep. 323 – Clay Conry – Patreon Bonus Episodes cover art

Ep. 323 – Clay Conry – Patreon Bonus Episodes

Taking a little different approach this week and sharing with you some recent Bonus Content I have released to Patreon Supporters. These are just four episodes that are fairly indicative of what you get as a Patreon Supporter. Maybe someday I will do another episode with Patreon Greatest Hits. Check out the link below if...

September 11 • 1h 2m 41.9s
Ep. 322 – Jeremia Markway – Adding Hair Sheep cover art

Ep. 322 – Jeremia Markway – Adding Hair Sheep

Jeremia Markway joined me to discuss his experiences regarding adding hair sheep to their existing livestock operation. We talk about the advantages of hair sheep from a soil health perspective as well as how they compliment a cow herd. We also discuss the challenges and managing parasites as well as Jeremia’s unique approach to finding...

September 4 • 54m 27.1s
Ep. 321 – Chuck Schembre – Regenerative Gardening cover art

Ep. 321 – Chuck Schembre – Regenerative Gardening

Chuck Schembre, a soil scientist and consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me to talk about the application of soil health principles to gardening. We talk about the seasons of a healthy garden as well as cover crops, mulching, the need for grasses, and diversity. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at...

September 2 • 1h 12m 44.5s
Ep. 320 – MCOOL and EID – Rep. Harriet Hageman cover art

Ep. 320 – MCOOL and EID – Rep. Harriet Hageman

Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY) joined me to discuss some of the things she has been working on since being elected as a Representative in Wyoming’s only legislative district. We discuss the Electronic Animal Identification and Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling issues and how they could potentially effect producers. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You...

August 28 • 46m 2.3s
Ep. 319 – Kate Sabino – Making Holistic Change cover art

Ep. 319 – Kate Sabino – Making Holistic Change

Kate Sabino, a grazing intern at Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, joined me to discuss a laborer’s perspective on the changes they have been making in the Dairy Division at Wolfe’s Neck. We discuss the changes that have been made, the fallout from those changes, as well as how they include everyone...

August 22 • 1h 20m 41.2s
Ep. 318 – Monte Bottens – Soil Health from Tillage Ground Zero cover art

Ep. 318 – Monte Bottens – Soil Health from Tillage Ground Zero

Monte Bottens of the Ag Emerge Podcast joined me to discuss his soil health journey. We discuss his experiences with consolidation, integrating livestock, and adopting soil health principles. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092 At Home Continuing Ed: Regen Ag 101 by Understanding Ag

August 18 • 1h 7m 3.3s
Ep. 317 – Austin Maness – Harvest Returns cover art

Ep. 317 – Austin Maness – Harvest Returns

Austin Maness, COO of Harvest Returns, joined me to talk about the unique way that they are approaching agricultural funding. We talk about how the process works, who can participate on the investment side as well as who is best suited to participate as a producer. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach...

August 14 • 52m 56.9s
Ep. 316 – Morgan Hartman – Soil Health Applied to Turf Management cover art

Ep. 316 – Morgan Hartman – Soil Health Applied to Turf Management

Morgan Hartman from Understanding Ag joined me to talk about how we apply soil health principles to turf managment in this country. We talk about golf courses, lawns, and the amount of irrigation and chemical application that occurs on these acres. we also try to chart a better path forward with regard to these acres....

August 14 • 55m 48.7s
Ep. 315 – Jaime Elizondo – Natural Genetic Selection cover art

Ep. 315 – Jaime Elizondo – Natural Genetic Selection

Jaime Elizondo of Real Wealth Ranching joined me once again. This time we discuss how to select the most profitable genetics from our herd. We talk about removing the crutches, the way to choose between two equal animals, as well as when to start keeping your own bulls. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You...

August 8 • 57m 26.6s
Ep. 314 – Mark Firth – Equipping the Next Generation cover art

Ep. 314 – Mark Firth – Equipping the Next Generation

Mark Firth, CEO of Arrowquip, joined me to talk about some of the trends they are paying attention to in the industry. We talk about the increasing demand for beef as well as the increased interest in a new generation of ranchers coming into the business of ranching and the equipment, experience, and education they...

July 31 • 58m 14.6s
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