Working Ranch Radio Show

An update on the progress of three bills back in Washington DC that directly affect the Ranching Industry.  US Cattlemen’s Association’s Policy Advisor Jess Peterson and Executive Vice President Lia Biondo join me to discuss the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act, the COOL bill called the American Beef Labeling Act, and the A-Plus Act granting Sale Barns access to participate in small to medium sized packing facilities.

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Horses.  Once a part of the Working Ranch used daily to today... not so much.  Idaho Horseman and Stockman, Martin Black is my guest as we talk about the evolution of using horses.  We look back to when they were highly essential to today’s ranches that may or may not rely on the use of a horse.  Also, who were his influences growing up in the Great Basin area of the West, and the economics of using a horse over mechanical options.

Plus Limousin will be in today’s Breed Spot Light.

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As the green grass is poking up, how do we manage our grazing with uncertainty of a drought.  Jim Gerrish, grazing consultant and speaker with American Grazing Lands is my guest to offer advice for grazing during this spring and summer with the uncertainty of drought… plus will also touch on grazing under a pivot.

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Today we jump into the deep waters of technology with a conversation on Blockchain Technology and how it integrates with Ranching.  Steve Lupien, Director of the Center for Blockchain & Digital Initiative for the University of Wyoming is our guest to explain how this technology not only fits into our beef business, but also how it’s tied to another buzz word topic right now... Carbon Credits.

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Is owning cows in a cow/calf operation your best option?  Dallas Mount, CEO for Ranch Management Consultants, returns as a guest as we evaluate owning cows in a Cow/Calf Operation.  Yes there are positives, to which we will talk about,  but there are also some serious down sides.  Why is he negative on owning cows?  And what do you measure against to validate the negatives of owning cows.

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Now is the time to be thinking about your cattle marketing plans for 2022.  Clint Berry, Marketing Rep for Superior Livestock is my guest as we talk about what to plan for as you look at various options for marketing your cattle.  Plus, we revisit our previous discussion on Program Cattle and if that is right for your operation.  If your selling cattle in 2022, this show is for you.

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As La Nina fades off, what does the weather pattern look like across the country for 2022.  Meteorologist Don Day joins us for the entire show as we talk weather patterns that he is watching and how it will affect the many regions across the country.  Plus, we'll get into a discussion on climate change and our weather.

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Maybe you’ve considered sheep for your ranch or your totally adverse to it, nevertheless, you’ll find today’s topic extremely informative.  Sage Askin, a rancher from Wyoming that runs cattle, sheep, and goats across several states, is my guest as we discuss the details of his sizable sheep operation and why it is part of his enterprise mix for his ranch. 

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We cover two subjects.  First, on Risk Protection tools available.  From Futures contracts to LRP’s, Craig VanDyke with StoneX Financial will break it down and provide direction in how you can start and what to expect from those that offer these services.  Then, Dr. Kelly Sanders steps in as we talk about Fetal Programming as we drill down on the basics of what it means to us as ranchers.

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One of the biggest costs on a ranch is feed.  For profit minded ranchers, it's not the gross numbers that count, it's the NET numbers.  Bryson Byergo, (NW Missouri) and Brian Herbolsheimer (NE Nebraska) are my guests, as we talk feed efficiency in our cattle herds.  How it impacts profitability through feed costs, longevity, and increased production… and one factor that distracts ranchers from truly being committed to a “feed efficient” herd.

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John Wayne is a name synonymous with some of the Classic Western films.  His youngest son, Ethan Wayne, is my guest as we talk about what it was like growing up as the son of John Wayne, how he coped with losing his dad at a young age, and how the family is continuing the legacy of their father.

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Several GREAT guests today:

• Retired Navy Seal and first-generation rancher Greg Putnam on his ranching start and efforts to bring veterans into the ranch industry’s workforce.
• Today’s rancher needs to have some business knowledge,  Dr. Rick Machen with the King Ranch Institute will be joining us about why that is important.
• 75th Annual SRM Annual Meeting is coming up, we’ll get an update with what on this year's agenda.

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Fear Based Marketing... a technique used that is often low in facts and high in emotion and false perceptions to gain trust.  The Farm Babe, Michelle Miller, joins me to talk about how fear based marketing has perpetuated an anti-agriculture movement across our country and has also created conflict within our own industry by pitting producers against each other. 

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In our Cattle Industry, there’s the Show World and then what we call the Real World, commercial ranch operations. So does the Show World have relevance when it comes to our cattle industry.  Today, I’m joined by Wyoming ranchers Ty & Briley Miller as we discuss this topic, also weighing in on the subject is Mark McCully with American Angus Association.  We are broadcasting from the 2022 Cattlemen's Conference in OKC.

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Low Stress Cattle Management.  It's a subject that arouses varying opinions but may not be well understood.  Montana Rancher and Low Stress Cattle Management Clinician, Whit Hibbard, is my guest today, as we talk principles of Low Stress Management, its benefits and how it is misunderstood. 

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