Working Ranch Radio Show

Ep 23: First 100 days of the Biden Administration.

Does the first 100 days of President Biden’s administration have you concerned and is the political climate in the country conducive to collaborative agreements?  We talk with Jess Peterson of Western Skies Strategies on what we've seen and what we can do going forward.  

Plus, a bonus topic this week as we talk with Mark Upton with Central Life Sciences about Fly Control.

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Ep 22: Are cows a cause for climate change?

The ranching industry finds itself in the crosshairs on the issue of climate change… and denial is not an option.  Dr. Frank Mitloehner, from UC Davis joins us to address the issue and answer the question, "Is ranching hurting our climate as some claim?"

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Ep 21: Certified Angus Beef Program: What has it done?

Certified Angus Beef.  It’s a brand that has grown exponentially since its beginning in 1978.  What has changed over the years and why? Rumors that non-angus cattle sell under the brand and how the CAB Brand has impacted the beef industry.  Paul Dykstra, with Certified Angus Beef LLC is our guest.

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Ep 20: Parasites...control without compromise.

Parasite control is paramount to herd health.  If not managed it can be costly to any operation.  What does effective control look like for our cattle herd that doesn’t build immunity in that parasite population and considers the good bugs in your soil?  You might be surprised at what you hear from Dr. Mark Hilton.

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Ep 19: Is Intensive Grazing Practical?

Is Intensive Grazing just another fad or is there something to it?  Wilbur Reed of Reed Ranch near Poplar, MT joins us to talk about how and why he moved into Intensive Grazing and will offer some practical advice and details.  Plus, meteorologist Don Day on how the increased sun spot activity relates to our long term weather outlook.

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Ep 18: BEEF - Accuracy of Grading, Quality Changes, & Trends.

Dr. Bob Delmore from Colorado State University talks about the accuracy of the US Beef Grading System, the trends of Grass Feed and Wagyu Beef, how the quality of beef has shifted in the last 50 years, and what we, as ranchers, need to know about the beef packing part of the cattle industry.

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Ep 17: Why so optimistic about the cattle markets?

Randy Blach, CEO with CattleFax, joins us to talk about why he is so optimistic about our market outlook.  We'll discuss influential factors including beef demand and harvest capacity and the trends that the calf market is calling for.  

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Ep 16: Crossbreeding heterosis for both terminal and maternal performance?

The demand for crossbred bulls among commercial ranchers has increased.  We visit with Robb Forman of Trinity Farms out of Ellensburg, WA about heterosis, but not just about terminal performance but also about maternal traits… specifically fertility and longevity.

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Ep 15: Hot Topics and 90 Day Fog Weather Forecasting

The Captn', Tim O’Byrne, joins me as my guest.  We'll discuss a couple hot national news topics regarding the livestock industry in Colorado and we'll highlight some outstanding Women in Agriculture.  Plus, Meteorologist Don Day on the validity of 90 Day Fog Forecasting and a look at the long-term forecast.

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Ep 14: Is Your Soil "Sick & Tired"?

It's easy to manage what we can see, but what about what we can’t see.  Agroecologist and author Nicole Masters joins us as we discuss Soil Health through good management practices.  Why it's profitable and ways to determine if your soil is "sick and tired".

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Ep 13: Conversation with Eunice Williams, wife of stockman Bud Williams.

We set down with the First Lady in livestock Stockmanship and Marketing… Eunice Williams the wife of the late Bud Williams… who’s principles, he was using over 60 years ago, are now influencing today’s Ranching industry in Low Stress Cattle Handling concepts.

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Ep 12: Are "Ranching" and "Profit" contradicting terms?

You’ve heard the question asked, "What came first? The chicken or the egg?"  So in Ranching, what comes first?  The Lifestyle or the Business?  Dallas Mount, CEO for Ranch Management Consultants, joins me as we talk about why Ranching and Profit do not need to be contradicting terms.

 

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Ep 11: What's your score? A Commercial Operation's tool to providing confidence for your calf buyers.

As a cattle producer you'd like to provide your calf buyer with assurance of how your calves will perform in the feedlot and on the rail.  Troy Marshall, with the American Angus Association, provides details on what he is calling a revolutionary marketing tool for commercial producers called the Genetic Merit Scorecard.  

 

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Ep 10: Virtual Fence Technology: What is it and its use in ranching.

The ability to utilize Virtual Fencing to control the movement of livestock on your ranch looks to be one of the next big things.  Chad Boyd, with the USDA-ARS out of Burns, OR gives us the details of a study they have conducted using Virtual Fencing and provides insight into how it works, costs, and other useful information. 

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Ep 9: Understanding Walmart’s Beef Supply Chain: Part 2 –Impacts on the Beef Industry

Part 2 on the Walmart Beef Supply Chain with guest Lamar Steiger, as we address whether Walmart's vertically integrated beef supply could someday control prices all the way down to the rancher and the benefit of having the largest grocery retailer in the country focused on beef.

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