Working Ranch Radio Show

Ep 169: Adaptive Grazing w Allen Williams… Cheaper Than Buying More Land

"Everything that happens out here creates compounding cascading effects, and those effects are never neutral. They're either positive or negative"... a quote from our guest Allen William (Understanding Ag and Soil Health Academy).  On this show he explains Adaptive Grazing and how it can generate positive effects on your ranch. Allen will explain what it IS, what it is NOT, and the 3 rules adaptive grazing.  The best part about it is... it's simple and practical.  At the end of the day, it’s about creating a healthier soil that can generate more net production, more profit, and be more resilient in drought.  Here’s another angle... Land is not getting any cheaper and rather than buy more land maybe your greatest return on investment is right under your feet.

Plus a bonus interview on K-Line Irrigation!

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Ep 168: Procrastination is Your Enemy

The gloves are off, which is usually what happens between siblings after Mom & Dad are gone if a good estate plan is not in place.  Today we’re gonna take the gloves off and get gritty in a discussion with Attorney Rick Durfee (Durfee Law Group) about estate planning and the family dynamics that can often create conflict. Plus, the danger of relying on a Will as an estate management tool, some of the tools that can be used in good proactive Estate Management, and the dangers of kicking this can down the road. This is not a warm fuzzy show, but if you value the legacy you would like to leave behind… listen in.

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Ep 167: Weather Outlook: Summer & Fall… Brrr?

Meteorologist Don Day joins us for the full program as we look at our extended weather forecast for the summer and fall across North America.  He’ll discuss what lies ahead as a La Nina weather pattern begins to take shape. But first a discussion on modern weather forecasting and what it’ll take to have even more accurate forecasts.  And, are you an Antidotal Climatologist?  Find out what that means. All of us are affected by the weather and today’s show will provide your insight to assist in your management decisions for the next six months.

Plus, a "Bonus" segment with Ted Perry of Purina on leveraging our management in marketing our calves and in our replacements.

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Ep 166: Bird Flu… What If!!

It's more about the "unknown" than the "known" when it comes to Avian Influenza (Bird Flu). Dr. Fred Gingrich, American Association of Bovine Practitioners, is my guest today as we discussed the Influenza Type A H5N1 outbreak now being confirmed in Dairy Cattle.  As a beef cattle rancher I have A LOT of questions like... Are beef cows susceptible? What are the symptoms? How is it transferred? Is it fatal?  Then, what it will do to consumer confidence in any products that come from cows... oh and then what about traceability? And then… what IF it shows up in a Beef Cow?  Dr. Gingrich rates this issue at a level 8.5 to 9 on a scale of 10. For the sake of your ranch and for our cattle industry, tune in for today’s show.

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Ep 165: Hey! What’s This About? GPS Tags (701X) & FerAppease

Today you get to listen in as I talked with two, totally unrelated, products in our ranching industry that I am considering using on our ranch.  The first is GPS tags in livestock.  Rob Paxson with 701X lays out how GPS tag technology works, how you would use it, who’s using it, who controls the data, and of course the cost. Then we’ll hear about a product aimed to mitigate stress in livestock called FerAppease. Founder and developer Dr. Rodorigo Bacalho explains what it is, how it works, it purpose in a cattle operation, and of course dosage and cost. It’s not a show endorsing the products, but if I have questions about them... I’ll bet you do to.

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Ep 164: Right Way. Right Time. Maximizing the Potential in Your Cull Cattle

It’s all in the Title when it comes to Cull Cattle Management… Right Way… Right Time.  Trey Patterson (Padlock Ranch) and Patrick Linnell (CattleFax) join me today as we discuss the details of a guide to Cull Cattle Management called Right Way – Right Time. Our initial discussion starts with looking at practices that lead to financial losses to our overall industry but also erodes consumer confidence. Then beyond being proactive in our physical management of these cull animals, how do we maximize their marketing potential?  Are you leaving money on the table in the management of your cull cows and bulls?

Link: Right Way. Right Time. Guide to Cull Cattle Management

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Ep 163: Status of Using Antibiotics, Implants, & Feed Supplements w Dr. Michael Apley

The use of Antibiotics, Implants, and Feed Supplements... honestly it feels like the start of an awkward conversation. However, Dr. Michael Apley (KSU) unpacks these topics as we not only talk through the history of Antibiotics in our food animals, but also their purpose in today’s cattle industry… from both an animal efficiency point of view but also from an animal welfare perspective. Then we'll have a discussion on Implants being used and the narratives in our industry by both producers and consumers that tend create division.  Then we'll get into the uses and value of using Ionophores and Beta Agonists in our livestock feed.

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Ep 162: “Product of USA”… Changes in Beef Labeling w Leo McDonnell

The USDA closed the loophole that requires IF a beef product CHOOSES to be labeled a "Product of the USA" it must be Born, Raised, Slaughtered, and Processed in the USA.  Leo McDonnell is my guest as we get his take on this change.  It's a topic he has been advocating for, for 25 years. And as we know Country of Origin Labeling has been a controversial issue in our industry for many years.  So, what clicked… what was it in these latest changes that brought agreement amongst industry groups that have been at odds in the past on this issue?  We’ll discuss that as well as his thoughts on the WTO, the results of the Consumer Survey on beef products, and why he believes this voluntary approach to Country-of-Origin Labeling could build cooperation in the industry.

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Ep 161: What Does Kansas Have To Do With Your Cattle Operation?

Over 6 million head, that’s the size of the cattle herd in the state of Kansas and today Matt Perrier (Dalebanks Angus & host of Practically Ranching), 5th generation rancher from Eureka, KS, walks us through the history of the Kansas Cattle Industry. From those iconic Kansas cow towns to the expansion of the railroad, the arrival of the Black Angus in the US, and the Kansas City Stockyards and Packing houses.  We'll also talk about the evolution of the Kansas Cattle Industry since the early 1900’s and how Kansas is a state that literally has every facet of the beef industry inside its boarders... from the rancher or the farmers to the feeder and the packer.  Doesn't matter what part of the country you're from, you might be surprised in what you learn about what Kansas has to do with your ranching operation.

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Ep 160: Let's Try To Simplify The Questions On Estate Planning

Estate Planning... a topic nearly every ranch family will have to… or has dealt with.  Attorney Dal Houston walks us through the various topics like: the difference between a Will and a Trust; the difference between a Revocable Trust and an Irrevocable Trust as well as discussion on Joint Tenancy, Partnerships, and LLC’s.  You may have heard this topic before, but it's crucial to the sustainability of our family ranches... and how much you wanna bet you’ll hear something this time around that you missed the first time.    

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Ep 159: Lameness… A Canary in the Coal Mine w/ Dr. Lacey Fahrmeier

It's the second most costly animal health issue in our industry… Lameness. And today Dr. Lacey Fahrmeier is my guest as we discuss the factors that contribute to animals coming up lame.  We'll talk about nutrition, the environment and even your genetics.  Also, not everything is Footrot and how improper diagnosis can have long-term effects. Plus, what does naval infection in these baby calves have to do with lameness?  Today we cover all the angles of lameness in our cattle and begin to understand that, what is being manifested in the soundness of our cattle could be from an underling issue.

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Ep 158: What’s The Value of A Good Bull w Dr. Mark Johnson

Buying bulls in a BIG investment.  Dr. Mark Johnson with Oklahoma State University Extension is back with us to bring into context some practical insight when searching for and buying bulls. It starts with defining the purpose and role that bull will be playing in shaping the desired outcome.  We'll discuss how you can determine what the value of a good bull is to your operation and the factors you may want to consider in your bull buying decision.

Links:

• Video from OK State Extension
• Cow-Calf Corner | February 5, 2024 

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Ep 157: Estate Tax Exception Roll Back & Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trust

The Estate Tax Exception amount is set to roll back from 13 million per person to 7 million at the end of 2024 and attorney Dal Houston returns as a guest to explain the details.  We’ll discuss options that can be looked at should your estate be bumping into the potential for those Death Taxes… which will lead us into a great discussion on the uses and differences of a Revocable Trust versus an Irrevocable Trust. Plus, his thoughts on whether to leave your estate to that next generation “Outright” or in a “Trust”.

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Ep 156: Pondering Over the 2024 Cattle Market Projections w Clint Berry

Simple Supply and Demand indicated the Ranchers are going to have leverage for the next few years.  Clint Berry, Marketing Rep for Superior Livestock joins us as we work through the CattleFax projections for 2024.  The US Beef Cattle herd is the smallest since 1961 and expansion of the US herd appears to be rather slow.  What could be causing that?  We’ll talk through some of the fundamentals from corn and hay prices to consumer demand then break down the report as we look at projected prices from Fat Cattle down through Feeder Steers and Calves as well as the Cull Cow Market and the Bred Cattle Market.

Plus, Dr. Travis White with Saskatoon Colostrum Company (SCCL) will join us as we discuss when to "replace" and when to "supplement" colostrum as well as why "whole bovine colostrum" products are superior.

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Ep 155: Do WE really know what THEY want? w/ Lamar Steiger

Lamar Steiger returns as a guest in his role both as a rancher and a consultant to beef retailers as we discuss the value in knowing and understanding more about the end user of our product, we call Beef.  We’ll also get an update on the Walmart Beef Supply Chain... and while we’re on the topic of Beef Supply Chain, let's talk vertical integration.  Do WE really understand what the customer wants, or are we wanting… what We want?

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