Working Ranch Radio Show

Ep 98: Are you prepared for OTC Products becoming RX Products… Guidance #263

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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Ep 97: Sustainable Beef LLC… from Pipe Dream to Reality

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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Ep 96: Winter Cow Nutrition

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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Ep 95: Post Election Reflection for Ranching

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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Ep 94: Kent Rollins – Cowboy, Cook, and YouTube

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.

Click for Kent Rollins YouTube Channel

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Ep 93: Weather Events, Climate Change, and Winter/Spring Outlook

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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Ep 92: Transportation… Something You Can’t Overlook

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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Ep 91: Florida… Our Heritage, It’s Cattle, and Hurricanes

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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Ep 90: Genomic Testing: Eliminate the Guessing Game

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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Ep 89: Oklahoma National Stockyards: Did You Know…

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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Ep 88: American Agri-Women: A Force for Truth

Started in 1974, the American Agri-Women has become a solid and credible voice for agriculture.  To quote from their website they "strive to be a force for truth, a reasoned, non-partisan voice for the agricultural community to the public".  Heather Hampton-Knodle is the current President, and on this episode, we talk about the issues they are focused on, the role they play in representing our industry, and how they stay out of the fray on the issues that have been divisive to the beef industry.

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Ep 87: Fall Cow Work… Are We Making the Most of It?

It’s pretty easy to hit the "Repeat" button as we approach and go through our fall cow work… from Pre-Conditioning to Weaning to Preg Checking.  Some may have to re-evaluate due to drought while other can do what’s been done traditionally.  But the question is, "Is what you're doing leaving you at a net positive or a net negative financially when the dust settles?"  Dr. Steve Paisley with the University of Wyoming is my guest as we talk about what you can do to make the most of your fall cow work.

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Ep 86: Insights: From Markets to… Weaning?

The "Fall Run" of cattle is upon us, and Clint Berry with Superior Livestock is back.  While we will talk calf, yearling, and the replacement markets, we'll also have an extremely informative discussion on whether to wean calves.  And, what's the most overvalued and the most undervalued animal in the market right now?  Hear his thoughts on those questions.

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Ep 85: Should I Sell My Carbon Credits?

Carbon Credits… it’s an emerging market that many ranchers are very uncertain about.  Today we'll unravel some of the questions on this complex topic stemming from a webinar put out by the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management.  My guests are Dr. Clay Mathis (King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management), carbon credit expert Dr. Jason Sawyer (Chief Science Officer for the East Foundation), and Attorney Tiffany Lashmet, (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension). 

Click On Links Below:

• Webinar: Should I Sell My Carbon Credits? A Decision Guide for Ranchers
• Official White Paper

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Ep 84: Invasive Grasses… Control Starts with You

These are undesirables.  They drink and they steal from what we want to see flourish… I’m talking about Invasive Grasses.  Jaycie Arndt Invasive Grasses Extension Educator from the University of Wyoming is my guest as we discuss management of these undesirables as well as what it’s going to take to slow down and or eradicate these grasses from continuing to spread across the country.  Plus, there’s and Invasive Grasses Summit and we’ll talk about how you can participate in that event.  See links below:

• Click HERE to Register for the Invasive Grasses Summit - September 6
• Summit Brochure

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