Episodes
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Sept. 1, 2023
Ep. 321 – Chuck Schembre – Regenerative Gardening
Chuck Schembre, a soil scientist and consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me to talk about the application of soil health principles to gardening. We talk about the seasons of a healthy garden as well as cover crops, mulching, the need for grasses, and diversity. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092 Contact Understanding Ag:Connect with Understanding Ag
320
Aug. 28, 2023
Ep. 320 – MCOOL and EID – Rep. Harriet Hageman
Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY) joined me to discuss some of the things she has been working on since being elected as a Representative in Wyoming’s only legislative district. We discuss the Electronic Animal Identification and Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling issues and how they could potentially effect producers. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092 Relevant Links:Rep. Hageman on EID Ear TagsHarriet Hageman Wyoming’s Congresswoman
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Aug. 21, 2023
Ep. 319 – Kate Sabino – Making Holistic Change
Kate Sabino, a grazing intern at Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, joined me to discuss a laborer’s perspective on the changes they have been making in the Dairy Division at Wolfe’s Neck. We discuss the changes that have been made, the fallout from those changes, as well as how they include everyone in the decision making process. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092 Sponsor:Zoetis Relevant Links:Kate’s Article
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Aug. 18, 2023
Ep. 318 – Monte Bottens – Soil Health from Tillage Ground Zero
Monte Bottens of the Ag Emerge Podcast joined me to discuss his soil health journey. We discuss his experiences with consolidation, integrating livestock, and adopting soil health principles. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092 At Home Continuing Ed:Regen Ag 101 by Understanding Ag
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Aug. 14, 2023
Ep. 317 – Austin Maness – Harvest Returns
Austin Maness, COO of Harvest Returns, joined me to talk about the unique way that they are approaching agricultural funding. We talk about how the process works, who can participate on the investment side as well as who is best suited to participate as a producer. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links:HarvestReturns.com
316
Aug. 13, 2023
Ep. 316 – Morgan Hartman – Soil Health Applied to Turf Management
Morgan Hartman from Understanding Ag joined me to talk about how we apply soil health principles to turf managment in this country. We talk about golf courses, lawns, and the amount of irrigation and chemical application that occurs on these acres. we also try to chart a better path forward with regard to these acres. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Relevant Links:Soil Health Academy in New YorkDriving the Green Blog
315
Aug. 8, 2023
Ep. 315 – Jaime Elizondo – Natural Genetic Selection
Jaime Elizondo of Real Wealth Ranching joined me once again. This time we discuss how to select the most profitable genetics from our herd. We talk about removing the crutches, the way to choose between two equal animals, as well as when to start keeping your own bulls. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:Ranching.FYISunshine Bible Academy Relevant Links:RWRanching.com Jaime’s Previous Episode:Ep. 247 Jaime Elizondo – Real Wealt...
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July 31, 2023
Ep. 314 – Mark Firth – Equipping the Next Generation
Mark Firth, CEO of Arrowquip, joined me to talk about some of the trends they are paying attention to in the industry. We talk about the increasing demand for beef as well as the increased interest in a new generation of ranchers coming into the business of ranching and the equipment, experience, and education they will need to succeed. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:Baja Gold Salt Co.Baja Gold Salt Co. on Instagram Relevan...
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July 23, 2023
Ep. 313 – Marisa Tolsma – Thriving Human Wellness
Marisa Tolsma joined me to discuss the journey she and her family have been on towards increasing levels of health. We discuss the GAPS diet, the roll of fermented foods, as well as the importance of sea salt for human health. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:Baja Gold Salt Co. Relevant Links:Bumblebee ApothecaryBumblebee Apothecary on Instagram Dr. Eric Berg on The Signs of a SALT Deficiency Related Episodes:Ep. 261 Robert C...
312
July 17, 2023
Ep. 312 – Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health
Lynn Hoover joined my wife Miranda and me at our kitchen table after a pasture walk at our place to discuss what we can do to improve our herd and range health without defaulting to synthetic solutions. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsors:Sunshine Bible AcademyRanch Right LLC Relevant Links:Ocean Blue Agronomics
311
July 10, 2023
Ep. 311 – Karoline Rose – Setting Goals
Karoline Rose of the KRose Company and various other enterprises joined me to talk about her teams process of setting goals. We talk about how her and her teams go about setting goals as well as how they track progress and maintain a culture of accountability. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsors:Sunshine Bible AcademyRanch Right LLC Relevant Links:KRoseCompany.comThe Rancher’s Daughter
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July 4, 2023
Ep. 310 – Wally Congdon – Reasserting Local Control
Wally Congdon a Deputy County Attorney and Rancher from Mineral County, Montana joined me to talk about the processes that exist to help local stewards reassert local control as they interact with the Federal Government regarding public land use. We talk about the three different ways of interacting with the Federal Government as well as some examples of reasserting local control. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:Farming With...
309
June 26, 2023
Ep. 309 – Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen – Discover Ag
Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen from the Discover Ag podcast joined me to discuss healthy online engagement. We talk about the issues facing agriculture today as well as how we can answer common objections. We also discuss the ways that we can have a healthier in-house discussion within agriculture, namely between agriculture and regenerative agriculture. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:Farming Without the Bank Releva...
308
June 22, 2023
Ep. 308 – Fernando Falomir – Managing in Brittle Environments
Exactly 300 episodes after his initial appearance Fernando Falomir of the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico joined me to talk about the ins and outs of managing in a brittle environment. We discuss the importance of well thought out infrastructure as we attempt to manage the resource concerns of our specific context. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Continue Your Education:Register Now for Regen Ag 101
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June 19, 2023
Ep. 307 – Jacob Miller – Surviving Drought
Jacob Miller of Livewire Fence Supply joined me to discuss the process they have gone through over the last few years to get through a record setting drought in Southwest Nebraska. We discuss his destocking strategy as well as how the soil health journey they have been on set them up to recover quickly from this drought. We also discuss the importance of paying attention to your mental health during difficult times. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (...
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June 12, 2023
Ep. 306 – Jeff and Logan Pribbeno – Keeping the Ranch Together for 5 Generations
Jeff and Logan Pribbeno of Wine Glass Ranch welcomed me into their office for a discussion about the ins and outs of keeping their ranch together for 5 generations. We talk about it’s founding after the Civil War and some of the keys to transitioning the ranch since that time. Our conversation touches not just on the process of passing the ranch from one family to the next but also on the importance of selecting animals that thrive in their environment and the importance of a healthy ecosystem. ...
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June 10, 2023
Ep. 305 – Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – Matching Management to Context
Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams joined me to discuss matching management to context. We discuss how our management decisions can negatively affect diversity because they are not right for our context. We also discuss the process of soil aggregation, plant succession, and epigenetic improvement. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Continue Your Education:Register Now for Regen Ag 101
304
June 5, 2023
Ep. 304 – Dallas Mount – What is Profit For?
Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss the ways in which we can use our profit. We discuss the Three Secrets to Increasing Profit as well as how to avoid making the same mistakes we have made when we got the end of the year with excess profit. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsors:Sunshine Bible AcademyRanching.FYI Relevant Links:RanchingforProfit.comEp. 114 Dave Pratt – Monuments to Tax Avoidance...
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May 28, 2023
Ep. 303 – Don Day – Long Term Weather Forecasting
Don Day of Day Weather joined me to discuss the long term predictability of weather patterns. We talk about how consistent these weather patterns are as well as the timescale involved in these cycles. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:Farming Without the Bank CSU Stock Planning Paper:StockingPlanningCSU
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May 26, 2023
Ep. 302 – Burke Teichert – Characteristics of Successful Ranch Managers pt. 2
Burke Teichert joined me to continue our conversation on the characteristics of successful ranch managers. We talk about Burke’s journey into regenerative management as well as some specific production practices that made the difference on the ranches he has managed. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Attend a Soil Health Academy:Adaptive Grazing Burke’s List: What are the major determinants of financial success? Enterprise mix and ch...
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May 22, 2023
Ep. 301 – Daniel Hayes – Succeeding with Stockdogs
Daniel Hayes of Snakebird Stockdogs joined me to discuss the process of learning and succeeding with stock dogs. We talk about the importance of mentors as well as some tips for getting started. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links:Daniel on Facebook
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May 15, 2023
Ep. 300 – Jolene Brown – Developing the Next Generation
Jolene Brown a renowned farm and ranch transition expert. She joined me to discuss the importance of communication and preparing the next generation to take the reins of leadership in our businesses. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor:Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links:JoleneBrown.com
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May 12, 2023
Ep. 299 – Burke Teichert – Characteristics of Successful Ranch Managers pt. 1
Burke Teichert joined me for a conversation on what it takes to be a successful ranch manager. We talk about the most important things we should be keeping an eye on including some of the key ratios that go a long way toward determining profitability. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Take a Course from Understanding Ag:Regen Ag 101
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May 8, 2023
Ep. 298 – Dawn Hnatow – Changing Stockmanship
Dawn Hnatow a stockmanship instructor from Sulphur Springs, TX joined me to talk about some lessons she learned when Bud Williams came to the feedlot at which she was working. We discuss the impact to the bottom line of good stockmanship as well as what to do with the excess energy of newly arrived cattle. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsors:Ranch Right LLCSunshine Bible Academy Relevant Links:CattleUpStockmanship.com2023 Stock...