Working Ranch Radio Show

A good stock dog is worth its weight in gold.  But a dog isn’t a machine.  Jason Terrell with Diamond J Stockdogs out of Granbury, TX joins me to talk about how he got started, things to consider if you’re looking for a dog and things to consider once you have the dog… plus the one most important thing a dog needs to know.

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As rancher it's hard to get away from the business for a few days, but there are a couple events coming up that could offer Professional Development and Professional Entertainment.  Find out what these two events are on today's show, plus an update on the Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 from Jess Peterson with the US Cattleman's Association.

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What does it look like to step out in an endeavor of having your very own Branded Beef Program? Brett DeBruycker, with DeBruycker Charolais Meats is my guest today as we talk about why they started their own branded beef program, how they put it together and the advice he'd give to others that may be looking at something similar.  

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Today we talk about "Sustainability" of livestock agriculture.  It’s not a dirty word but we often associate it with having to defending our industry.  What if we looked at from a proactive approach rather than a defensive approach.  Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson from Colorado State University is my guest today as we talk about why animal agriculture has a future AND information that can help us be proactive in protecting our industry.

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It’s easy to get lost in the weeds of animal nutrition.  With feed costs considerably higher this year how do we keep it simple yet make sure the cow’s getting what she needs in a cost-effective manner.  Josh Stroh, Beef Nutritionist for Hubbard Feeds is my guest as we talk about the nutritional aspect of wintering cows and all I asked of him… was to keep it simple!

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What would be 5 things you might own or do that would have exponential return on investment in an effort to run a profitable ranch.  Maybe it’s a tool, a piece of equipment, or a management practice.  Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, and host Justin Mills sit down and compare their lists of 5 things and discuss why they think they are important.

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Today I’m joined by a panel of guests as we talk about the Beef Quality Assurance Program.  It’s purpose, where it’s headed, and how it has impacted the beef product all the way to the consumer… and why this is our industry’s way of managing ourselves.

Guests: Kim Bracket, Trey Patterson, Josh White, & Sarah Reece

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It’s a huge factor in the ranching business that affects profitability… and it’s called Cow Longevity.  Dr. Bethany Funnell, with Purdue University, is our guest as we talk the economics of when that cow becomes a profit center, factors affecting longevity, and how we can increase the opportunity for that cow to be in our herd longer.

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As ranchers we get up every morning preparing to handle the business of the day.  But what about this business back in Washington DC being negotiated that affects the ranching industry?  Ryan Yates, with the American Farm Bureau Federation joins me as we discuss Waters of the US, Supply Chain Issues, 30 x 30, and a big one… tax concerns for ranchers on potentially new legislation.

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As Ranchers we understand the cow/calf side of the business.  But what about the next step in the beef chain… the grow yards and the feed yards.  Trista Brown Priest joins me from Cattle Empire in Satanta, Kansas with a look into the Feed Yard Business.  What’s it look like today, their struggles, why is she optimistic, and her advice to ranchers on sending cattle to the feed yard.  

Plus, it's Limousin in this week's breed spotlight.

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In ranching WEATHER is one variable that is just part of the business.  But what if you knew when the next major drought was going to happen?  Would it help you manage better?  Meteorologist Don Day joins me for an in depth look at understanding weather cycles, what modern weathercasting and models are missing and a long-term outlook for weather through the winter and spring of 2022.

Plus... Gelbvieh and Balancer is in this week's "Breed Spotlight".

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A lightning storm can dramatically and instantly change the dynamics of a ranch when it creates a wildfire that races across your land.  Travis Brown with the LO Cattle Company in Sand Springs, Montana joins me as we talk about how they recovered from a massive wildfire in 2017, how the recovery strategies have some application even for those that are facing drought or other natural disasters, and how the ranching community reached out to help.

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The 2021 calf market is starting to take shape.  We hear from Clint Berry with Superior Livestock and Joe Goggins of Northern Livestock Video Auction about what they are seeing in the marketplace for this year’s calf sales and why they are optimistic for the upcoming years.

Plus, it's the Beefmaster in out Breed Spotlight.

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It’s that time of year for preconditioning and preparing for weaning.  Are you setting your calves up for success?  Dr. Randall Spare, Ashland Veterinary Center, joins me as we not only talk the specifics on preconditioning and weaning, but what he believes is the single biggest factor to helping your cattle through the stress of this time year.  

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Ranch Rodeos... for the Working Ranch Cowboys Association it's a way they can tell the story of the American Rancher.  Leman Wall, Association Manager talks about how the WRCA uses it’s organization to promote the ranching industry.  Plus a new event at this year's World Championship Ranch Rodeo.  

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