Working Ranch Radio Show

The Biden Administration’s finalization of the Water of the US rules (WOTUS) was release on December 30th of 2022.  Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Council for NCBA is my guest as we discuss how the Biden update differs from what’s been in place, the concern on subjectivity for rule interpretation, and the irony that there is a case regarding WOTUS currently before the Supreme Court.

Plus, a conversation on the Stockmen's Source Beef Bull Program.

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Junior (son or daughter) aspires to take over the family ranch. Often it is, or becomes, a very contentious family issue first from the point of other siblings and then later the relationship with Mom and Dad.  So, when is the time right for Junior to come back? Or maybe a bigger question, "Is what you are passing on a legitimate business or an expensive hobby?" Dallas Mount, CEO and Owner of Ranch Management Consultants joins me to provide insight as to what can be done to reduce or avoid major family malfunction in bringing Junior back?  When should it occur? How should it occur?  What’s Junior’s role in this and what’s the parent’s role in this? 

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Today we wrap up our three-part series as we’ve been counting down the top ten shows of 2022. We’ve worked our way down the list that brings us to our top 3 shows of the year.  Here are the topics will hit on today’s show:  "Types of Cattle Setting the Markets", "6 P's to a Healthy Ranching Business", and "Why Own Cows?".  

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We continue our three-part series as we count down the top ten shows of 2022.  Last week we started at number ten and today will pick up at the show ranked 7th and work down to the 4th. Here are the topics will cover on today’s show:  Expanding Your Cattle Herd in an Up Market, a Canadian Ranch Tour, the Evolution of using Horses on our Ranches, and finally Fall Cow Work.

Plus, Meteorologist Don Day with our long-term weather outlook and his answer to what weather app he recommends.

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In this Episode, we start a three-part series as we count down the top ten shows of 2022.  Today will start at 10 and work our way down to number 8 in our rankings.  Here are the topics will hit on today’s show:  Carbon Credits, a Rancher founded Beef Packing Plant, and Using Weather Data to make Stocking Decisions.

Plus, Don Day is in with a look at the weather and the COLD!

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June 2023 is the date that will mark a change in how ranchers have access to several animal health products that are currently purchased off the shelf… meaning no prescription. It's called Guidance #263 and will hear from two guest.  Dr. Eric Moore, with Norbrook Incorporated and practicing veterinarian, Dr. Lacey Fahrmeier with Stillwater Veterinary Clinic in Absarokee, MT.  Between both our guests will talk about what you need to know to prepare for this change, the products it will affect, and I’ll ask some very straightforward questions that I feel most of us as ranchers have about this subject.

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A group of ranchers that came together and are building Sustainable Beef LLC, a 1500 head packing facility in North Platte, Nebraska.  Trey Wasserburger, Co-Founder and Rancher (TD Angus) joins me as we discuss how this came from “Pipe Dream” to Reality.  What were the issues in those early meetings, how did they gather the capital, and how they are handling the many challenges that are part of a project of this scope… including environmental and climate conversations.  And what about those they’ve partnered with, including Walmart?   

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It seems like no two years are alike, which is what makes winter nutrition for our cows a moving target.  Dr. Megan Van Emon (Montana State University) and Dr. Eric Bailey (University of Missouri), join me as we talk about winter cow nutrition.  From the winter ranges in the West, to cattle on fall fescue in the Midwest and Eastern seaboard, down to the drought regions of the Southern plains.

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Tired of the political spin on the election outcome?  Me too… so how about we talk about how it will it affect our business as ranchers.  Jess Peterson and Lia Biondo, US Cattlemen’s Association, join me to talk about what’s next following this past election on several livestock bills that are currently before congress.  Plus, will talk about how this election will affect the upcoming Farm Bill and how important it is to be involved in our industry groups and as well as our role is as constituents and ranchers.

LINK: Information on 15th Annual US Cattlemen's Association Meeting

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Kent Rollins, out of Hollis, OK, has made a name for himself bringing Cowboy Cookin' to the world through his appearances on national television shows and now his YouTube channel seen by millions. With the help of his wife Shannon, Kent’s become a YouTube sensation with videos that stir up our memories of the food growing up... plus he's become a great spokesperson for our beef industry.  Join us as we talk with Kent about what influenced him growing up, his experiences on national television, and his current projects.

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We welcome back Meteorologist Don Day for the entire show.  Our discussion of La Nina, sea surface temperatures, and some extreme weather events leads us down the road of climate change.  Plus, he’ll give us his perspective on when he believes the La Nina will fade and how that will affect eight regions across North American.  And, what years does he predict to see, in general, a wetter than average year across the county?  Listen in to find out. 

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It’s the time of year where we see a large volume of livestock being shuttle across the country… and most of it is in the form of a truck and a cattle pot.  Alleah Hilker Heise, President of Steve Hilker Trucking joins us as we dial in on the Transportation Industry.  Well talk about the issues that are critical for ranchers, why we can't just sit on the sidelines, and what we can do... including how to provide good directs. 

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If you want to talk about the heritage of the cattle industry in North America, then let’s talk about Florida. Jim Handley, Executive Vice-President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association is my guest as we discuss what the Florida Cattle Industry looks like today, how they've evolved to meet the demands of the market in the last 20 years, as well as the political issues that affect them.  And of course, we’ll have to talk about how they deal with those destructive hurricanes. If you thought you knew everything about the Florida cattle industry, you might be surprised.

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For decades making management decisions about the genetic direction of your herd was often a game of time… years… and added to that was an element of risk.  However, the use of Genomic Testing has unveiled a whole new level of management for a rancher’s ability to make solid and profitable decision regarding their genetic investments. Dr. Kent Andersen joins me today as we talk about the practical application of using genomic testing on your cattle whether you’re running purebred or commercial cattle.  At the end of the day, it all boils down to profitability.

Resources & Links:

• www.inheritprogress.com
• www.genemaxangus.com

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In ranching, the local Sale Barn is a staple to our industry and today we visit the largest stocker and feeder cattle market in the country, the Oklahoma National Stockyards.  Kelli Payne, President of the Oklahoma National Stockyards, is my guest as we talk about this historic entity.  She’ll explain how it is unique to all other sale barns in the country in how it functions, plus her tips for ranchers when it comes to marketing your cattle.

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