Working Ranch Radio Show

From what started as a group of ranchers believing that they needed to be more than just “price takers” in the cattle business to an elaborate idea of building multi-million dollar packing plant.  Trey Wasserburger (TDAngus) returns as our guest to update us on the progress of Sustainable Beef LLC. It is now less than 3 months from the doors opening on the newest packing facility of this size.  We’ll talk about the things that have changed since they broke ground like inflation, cattle numbers, and the higher markets.  Plus, a discussion on their collaboration with partners from farm to plate… one specifically being Walmart.  It’s now more than a pipe dream and definitely more than reality… this new packing plant is gonna happen! 

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Sale Day… that day we all look forward to every year… but often manage the least for it.  Brett Crosby (Custom Ag Solutions) and Dave Voth (Good Grazing Makes Cent$) join me today as we discuss the costs to our business when we don’t provide adequate time nor have the proper information of potential future market prices before us as we make management decisions that affect the marketing of our livestock that will garner the highest net return. So to gather that future price information, Brett will share with us about Beef Basis, a tool that will forecast calf prices. The decisions you make are only as good as the information you have before you, so if you’d like to be more confident in your management decisions that affect your marketing… listen in

Link: Beef Basis

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Wally Olson (Ranching.fyi) joins us today as we talk about some of the principles and thoughts he has regarding the current cattle market and cycle.  He’ll explain his “Cow Bell” curve as a tool to find the undervalued and overvalued animal in your herd and why many Cow/Calf operations are a break-even business. We’ll also talk about the difference between building wealth versus profit in the cow business and what you should be doing with your business during this high tide in the market.

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Today we reveal the top four show (subjects) of 2024... and after you hear them, I think you will agree why these where the top shows of the year.  So listen as we start at #4 and conclude with the #1 show of 2024!

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We continue with our count down of the top show of 2024.  Today we feature the shows ranked at #8 and work down to #5.  From Utilizing the FREE Nutrients from our Cows to Product of USA Labeling.  And what is the Canary in the Coal Mine when it comes to your animal's health and longevity?  And end up with our #5 shows covers a topic about Dairy Cattle... really? 

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We are counting down the top show of 2024.  Today we feature the shows ranked at #12 and work down to #9.  From Grazing to Controversial Vaccine, to the State of Kansas and NextGen Ranchers.  Just in case you missed them, tune in as we play back parts of the interviews from the top shows of the year. 

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While none of us are eager to pay any more to Uncle Sam than we need to, proper tax planning is crucial so your year-end decisions are proactive rather than reactive. Jordan Steele, with Ranch Management Consultants walks use through effective year end planning and strategy. We’ll go through five areas to understand in your ranch business that will help you strategically keep cash in the business yet satisfy your tax obligation.  Plus, a quick discussion with Jordan on Accounting Software. And while we are at it, I’ll bring Adam Sweet with the accounting firm EideBailly to learn about the Corporate Transparency Act.

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With the election in the rearview mirror and nearly all of President-Elect Trumps major cabinet picks announced, we sit down with Jess Peterson (USCA) who’s been advocating on behalf of cattlemen in Washington DC for many years and get his perspective.  We'll discuss the picks for Secretary of Agriculture, Interior, as well as RFK at HHS.  However, there are some other cabinet selections that we need to be aware of. Then we’ll dive into ranch and livestock issues and what their futures look like with a Republican Trifecta.  Topics like the Farm Bill, Trade and Tariffs, Animal ID Mandate, Country of Origin Labeling and Mandatory Price Reporting.

Links:

• Manditory Price Reporting
• Animal ID
• Closing the Loop Hole In COOL

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If you’re of the Next Generation with plans of taking over the family ranch OR you have goals of having your own ranch someday (First Gen Rancher) stop and listen to this episode. And, if you are of the current generation that owns or is managing the ranch… stop and listen to this episode. Generational Transition and/or First-Generation ranchers are huge issues that our industry struggles with.  Today Allan Crockett talks about what is vital if there is going to be any chance for a successful transition or successful startup.  From changing your mindset, to integrity, to understanding the economics or running a ranch.  What does the foundation look like for someone that desires to be a NextGen Rancher?  Listen in to find out. 

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Winter feeding costs take a lot of profit away from your ranch and often we find ourselves working for the cow. So, what are some alternatives? Dr. Bart Lardner from the University of Saskatchewan discusses what they have found in their research on Bale Grazing, Swath Grazing and Crop Residual Grazing.  While these are not new concepts and you might be saying, "that can’t work in our operation". Well, here’s a quote I heard a long time ago, “Can’t never did anything”. As we discuss these alternative grazing practices, you’re going to hear some very practical and easy to employ methods about how you can Utilize the FREE Nutrients from the South End of a Northbound Cow!

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Starting with a Clean Slate… I’m sure at some point that has crossed your mind.  Whether it’s with your ranch business or even your personal life.  Things feel cluttered, disorganized, over whelming, or stuck in a rut… and in many cases, not all, it starts with profitability.  So today Allan Crockett returns as our guest as he walks us through what we can do to “Reset”.  A conversation that will target nearly every one of us in Ranching.  For those so busy that life has lost its luster, to those stuck in a rut or feeling as though the business has plateaued, or the ones that have so many things going on that they are not doing anything well. Plus, will discuss Company Culture and the dangers of being resistant to change. It’s not a show just for the Decision Makers or Ranch Owners, this is also for the next gen ranchers as well.  What does it take to have a Clean Slate?

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It's called the "Silent Thief of Productivity"... we’re talking about Johne’s Disease.  A disease that is highly contagious and fatal, because there is no cure for it.  For most of us we assume it’s a disease that you see in the dairy industry, but now, we are starting to see it showing up in the beef herd. Dr. Susanne Hickley (Neogen) is back as my guest as we discuss what causes it Johne's Disease, the four stages, what kind of testing is available, what can we do to manage against it, and why it is considered to be the “Silent Thief of Productivity”.  But a huge concern is that the first two stage of Johne’s is not visible, but they are contagious. So, once an animal reaches visible stages, how many more cattle in your herd are infected? If you’re in the cattle business, buying, selling, or leasing bulls or bred cattle… might want to listen in to today’s episode. 

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Dr. Kelley Neuhold returns as our guest as we discuss why you would consider adding crude protein to your cow’s diet… from maintaining a healthy body condition score to calving, to getting the most out of your low-cost feed sources. We'll also discuss one of the most commonly used protein sources, Urea.  Why it’s used and some of the misconceptions about Urea.  Plus, we'll also discuss other high protein options that can be used in your feed options.  And what is the cheapest thing we can get us the furthest in your nutritional plan? If you think this is a show about adding more cost to your feed bill, you’re wrong… so tune and find out.

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Adding ZINC can reduce the impacts of muscle disease in cattle.  Muscle Fatigue, which can be a precursor to animals not getting up and eating, thus leading to added stress, which leads to sickness.  Dr. Stephanie Hansen, with Iowa State University (link to press release) has been leading the latest research on benefits of added zinc into the diet of the cattle. Today will review the results of two studies they have done that focuses on added zinc supplementation both after transportation and prior to transportation.  We’ll discuss the optimal level, how you can add it, and the cost.  Zinc… number 30 on the periodical table, but maybe it should be number 1 on your list to utilize this fall.

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mRNA Vaccines... another sticky subject in our cattle industry.  While their is research on their potential use for cattle, there is no approved vaccines on the market.  Dr. Lew Strickland with the University of Tennessee is we discuss mRNA technology. How it differs from our current vaccine technology, what advantages does it potentially have, concerns from the industry, as well as what challenges it brings as well… and we’ll address the false narrative about it being the COVID vaccine. Before you form an opinion, this is a show to listen to.

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