Working Ranch Radio Show

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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FENCES.  It’s a part of every ranch in the country.  While some components of fencing have changed over the years, for the most part, barbed wire fences are traditionally what is used today.  Jay Clark, with Clark Ranch out of Brownwood, TX, joins me as we discuss barbed wire versus high tensile fencing.

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In times of drought comes tough decisions… and higher hay prices.  Dr. Steve Paisely, Beef Extension Specialist for the University of Wyoming, joins me as we talk about feeding alternatives and adaptations we can make in our operations to manage drought.  Plus, a special segment with the Captn', Tim O'Byrne, on Agriculture Land “Bid Manipulating”.

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Dr. Ken Odde from K-State is our guest as we review the Carcass Trait Trends from 17 years of data through the Tri-County Carcass Futurity.  What does the information tell us and how is it applicable to your ranch going forward?

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Succession Planning is a tough topic for ranching families to discuss, let alone get it done.  Ranch Consultant and Coach Allan Crockett joins me as we talk about the differences between Estate Planning and Succession Planning, the first steps to start the process… and how this can impact your legacy to the next generation.

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Conservation Easements.  It’s a subject that brings out strong opinions for some and questions for others.  We'll hear the pros and cons of this tool available for land owners and what to be aware of if you are considering a Conservation Easement.  Kelly Beevers with Topos & Anthros provides a third-party perspective and Cole Mannix will provide the landowner view.

Plus, our Breed Spotlight shines on the Beefmaster Breed in this episode.

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Much of our work as ranchers revolves around managing and protecting our investment in land, livestock, and other assets.  But what about protection over things you can’t control, like the cattle markets and weather.  Errol Rice of Ranchers Insurance details two products available from the USDA’s Risk Management’s Agency:  The Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) and Pasture Range Forage Insurance (PRF).

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In 1873 two bulls of this breed were exhibited at the Kansas City Livestock Exposition.  Some considered them freaks because they had no horns and where straight black.  Today it’s the largest cattle breed in the country with a branded beef marketing program like no other.  Mark McCully, CEO for the American Angus Association joins us to talk about how the breed has evolved, targeted breeding programs for the commercial rancher, and improvements he feels could be made in the angus cow.  

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It’s never been done before, but the concern in the cattle industry over the integrity of our markets and packer concentration brought the member leaders of six livestock groups together for one meeting.  Three of those representatives in attendance at that meeting join me for a discussion about what was talked about, what’s at stake, and what success looks like to them.

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Does the first 100 days of President Biden’s administration have you concerned and is the political climate in the country conducive to collaborative agreements?  We talk with Jess Peterson of Western Skies Strategies on what we've seen and what we can do going forward.  

Plus, a bonus topic this week as we talk with Mark Upton with Central Life Sciences about Fly Control.

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The ranching industry finds itself in the crosshairs on the issue of climate change… and denial is not an option.  Dr. Frank Mitloehner, from UC Davis joins us to address the issue and answer the question, "Is ranching hurting our climate as some claim?"

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