Working Ranch Radio Show

Ep 130: Ranch Succession Plan… Your Legacy

Your Legacy… it’s what you leave behind when you leave this world.  What’s that going to look like? Will your legacy be muddled with your estate and family in disarray and your children not speaking to each other, or will it be a blessing? Dan Childs, with the Noble Research Institute, is my guest as we go through seven considerations in the succession planning of your ranch or estate. It’s all the ingredients you may want to consider if you want your "Legacy" to be a blessing rather than a curse.

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Ep 129: UPDATE… Industry Issues To Be Aware Of

Today… An update on industry issues that you might want to be in the "know" on. Russell Nemetz with the Western Ag Network joins me to discuss the hot topics that were on the table of the Cattle Industry Summer Business in San Diego.  Among the topics, why the current administration is not accepting the Supreme Court's ruling on the WOTUS.  Also, who's in control of the inspection and regulation of synthesized meat, the push to see reform of the Endangered Species Act, and we’ll end on a high note as we talk about the record prices we are seeing in our cattle markets. If you run cows, own land or both, tune in for an update on issues you need to be aware of.

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Ep 128: Stockmanship w Steve Cote… Getting a Herd Started Correctly

The principles that Bud Williams brought to the forefront of our livestock industry have motivated many ranchers to learn and adopt these practices in their own operations.  Today we talk with Steve Cote as we specifically focus on the most important part of getting a herd to move is how they get started.  Plus, will talk through what we can being doing in the winter months to help train cattle to move better, herd quitters, and, how we can make the approach and entry into the corrals happen without losing your marriage.

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Ep 127: Did you know this… about Section 1031 (Property Exchange)?

Capital Gains Taxes… it’s a subject that is a part of the conversation in ranching families when there is a desire to divest of ranch land.  And if the land is sold outright, it leaves the seller liable for Capital Gains Taxes. This is where Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code comes in.  Dal Houston, attorney from Alva, OK is my as we go through the details of using a 1031… but even more than a way to defer capital gains, it can be an Investment Tool. 

Plus, the history and the future of cattle identification with AllFlex’s Austin Woltemath.  

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Ep 126: What Does the BQA Audit Say About Our Beef Industry?

In our primary education we had report cards.  It was a method that could tell us if we were on track, where we were falling short, and monitored our progress.  The BQA Audit serves in that capacity for our industry as it evolved out of an era over 30 years ago in which consumer demand was in the tank.  So the industry took the bull by the horns (so to speak) and began issuing a BQA Audit every five years. Today we review the results of the latest audit.  From the positives to the areas needing improvements, what is means to us as ranchers, and at the end of the day for the consumer.

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Ep 125: Principles over Practices w/ Dallas Mount

If your ranch struggles with profitability… maybe it’s time to consider the difference between Ranching Principles versus Ranching Practices.  Dallas Mount, Owner of Ranch Management Consultants is my guest as we discuss the danger to the lifespan of your operation when focusing on the “Practices” keeps you from adapting to changes in the industry.  But change can be tough considering our fear of failure.  Principles over Practices.... it’s not necessarily a new idea, but it is revolutionary when a ranch figures it out.

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Ep 124: First Class Effort - First Class Results: A View From the Inside of the BLS Horse Sale

To become one of the largest horse sales in the west… what does that take?  Jann Parker, manager of the BLS Horse Sale in Billings, MT is my guest as we discuss how they handle the issues that can arise specifically when it comes to selling horses, how do they provide assurance to buyers , what has made BLS an exceptional "Loose Horse Sale Market", what’s hot in the market today, how have they adapted to changes over the years, and what does the future look like in the horse sale business.  

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Ep 123: Why Global Beef Supply Outlook Is Supportive To Our Future Domestic Markets.

To fully understand our domestic cattle markets, we need a grasp on the Global Beef Supply. Brett Stuart, with Global AgriTrends, is my guest as we talk world beef supply numbers.  What countries are driving US Beef exports and why Plus, we’ll address why there are beef imports from other countries and some concerns on imports.  Finally, why the long term forecast for global beef supplies sheds a positive light on the future for our cattle prices.

Link:  Global AgriTrends Newsletter Subscription Link

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Ep 122: Make Changes or Go Broke?

When you look head-on into the future of your ranch, are your management decision and day to day operations creating a viable multi-generational business, or is it over when you’re done?  Making critical management changes in your operation that moves away from traditional practices can be hard.  Kurt Myllymaki, a rancher and farmer from Stanford, MT joins me today as we talk about how they migrated their operation away from traditional practices they felt were creating too much stress and strain on their land, livestock, and their own quality of life… and in the long run the future of their operation.

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Ep 121: Proactive Drought Management on Stocking Rates

In agriculture our livelihood begins with a drop of rain, and when it doesn’t come, decisions must be made.  As ranchers it’s about stocking rates. So how can we be proactive in our management rather than reactive?  Keith Harmoney, with Kansas State University, joins me today as he discusses the factors we should assess both in coming out of a drought or potentially headed into one.  Plus, a Decision Tree Tool that can be used in providing preemptive management as you make plans when turning out to grass.  Links below.

• Webinar on Decision Making For Grass Turnout
• Decision Making Tree (Flow Chart)
• Cawker City Precipitation Example
• Scott City Precipitation Example

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Ep 120: Animal Traceability: Overreach or a Good Defense

On the heels of a recent BSE case in the US, let’s discuss Animal Traceability.  And while it’s been a subject that has been debated within our industry, the recent BSE case provided a glimpse of what traceability looks like and its defense of our industry. Lia Biondo, Executive Vice President of US Cattlemen’s Association is my guest as we talk about what’s ahead with Animal Traceability, what does it looks like to the Cow Calf or Yearling operations, and while different in purpose, we'll talk about Country Of Original Labeling.

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Ep 119: Evaluating Your Breeding Costs: AI’ing vs Natural Service

Breeding Costs… do you really have a good grasp on what yours are?  Andrew Griffith, Livestock Economist with the University of Tennessee, is my guest today as we work through the Cost Benefit Analysis of Timed Ai’ing and Natural Service. We’ll discuss the strengths and weakness of each of these methods as well as the economic and how that ties in with the costs associated with each respective method and the size of your cow herd.

*White Paper Link: Cost-Benefit Analysis of Timed A.I. and Natural Service in Beef Cattle

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Ep 118: Flies Suck! Make Sure Your Control Method Doesn’t

Flies!  All of us in the cattle business deal with them.  They contribute to over a billion dollars in potential financial loses to our cattle industry each year, which includes you.  And before you repeat what you’ve always done or get sold on the latest product from the feed store, or get caught up in the latest all natural methods… maybe it’s time to re-evaluate. Dave Boxler, (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) is my guest as we discuss the various flies control methods.  From those that have been around for several years to new emerging practices. Now You may not change anything, but at least you’ll have more confidence in the direction you’re headed, or you'll consider other options that fit your management.  

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Ep 117: A Plethora of Topics…

In the classic western film "The Three Amigos" there is a discussion on knowing what a Plethora is.  So after 1 hour and 44 minutes of research (coincidentally is the same length of this classic film), I determined that today we have a plethora of topics in store for you.  Meteorologist Don Day will not only be in to talk long term weather, but we’ll have an extended conversation on Sea Surface Temperatures.  Also we’ll hear about how Merck Animal Health’s buyout of Allflex is impacting ranchers and we’ll have our guest from last week, Dr. John Hutcheson, on to answer some follow up questions from last week's show regarding: Factors Effecting Calf Prices.  

*Link:  Stockmanship School Form - Cottonwood Guest Ranch, NV June 1-4

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Ep 116: Animal and Program Factors Affecting Calf Prices

A study by Kansas State University and Merck Animal Health analyzed the results of two years’ worth of sales through Superior Livestock specifically looking at the factors that affected those calf prices.  Today, Dr. John Hutcheson, with Merck Animal Health joins me to talk about the results. From management practices to programs and vaccination protocols to weaning… are you seeing a justifiable rate of return for the cost of implementing them There are some things that are easy to do and offer a good rate of return, while others you may to think through.  Find out what those are on today’s show.

Link: KSU-Merck Calf Vaccination Program Assessment Tool

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