Episodes
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Sept. 24, 2018
Ep. 049 – Daniel Suarez – Regenerative Ranching in the Dry Tropics
Daniel Suarez ranches in the Chiapas region of Mexico. There he receives 60 inches of rain in 4 months. We talk about the challenges of ranching in that environment. Support the Working Cows Podcast: workingcows.
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Sept. 17, 2018
Ep. 048 – Troy Hadrick – GeneMax Testing
Troy Hadrick has been seeing some results from applying the data derived from the GeneMax (specifically Advantage) test to his herd. We discuss the impacts it has had on his operation in North Central South Dakota in this episode.
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Sept. 10, 2018
Ep. 047 – Will Munger – Learning at the Margins
Will Munger joined me to discuss his recent work in Bolivia as well as his Ph.D. work. Have your questions heard on the Working Cows Podcast: Become a Patron! Connect with Will: @willmunger Books Mentioned: Down to Earth Podcast: Wes Jackson on the Pro...
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Sept. 3, 2018
Ep. 046 – Aaron Berger – Economic Analysis
Aaron Berger is the Host of the BeefWatch Podcast, the companion to UNL’s BeefWatch Newsletter. Aaron is a beef specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Extension Service in the Southwest Panhandle of Nebraska.
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Aug. 27, 2018
Ep. 045 – Kit Pharo – Game Changer
Kit Pharo joins me to discuss an exciting development in opening up a large scale market for domestic (USA) grass-finished beef. Get in touch with WCP: workingcows.net/contact Blog Post Discussed: Game Changer Get in touch with PCC: PharoCattle.com (800)311-0995 Guest’s Previous Episode: Ep. 025 Kit Pharo – Profit Per Acre – April 16th, 2018
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Aug. 22, 2018
Ep. 044 – Mike Pearson and Delaney Howell – Global Ag Network
I have been teasing this news for a while and Dallas tried to drag it out of me, and wouldn’t you know it the day I released the episode with Dallas is the day the press release went live from the newly formed Global Ag Network. So I joined Mike Pearson and Delaney Howell to...
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Aug. 20, 2018
Ep. 043 – Dallas Mount – Turning the Tables
Dallas Mount turns the tables this week and interviews your host, Clay Conry. You’ll get some “where we’ve been”, some “where we’re at”, and some “where we’re going.” Support the Show: Working Cows’ Amazon Wishlist Guest’s Previous Appearances: Ep. 029 Dallas Mount – Learning in the Land Down Under Ep. 002 Dallas Mount – Four...
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Aug. 13, 2018
Ep. 042 – Cody Creelman – Market Disruption
Cody Creelman is a cow veterinarian and Vlogger in Airdrie, AB, CA. He recently attended the New Harvest 2018 conference at MIT in Cambridge, MA, a conference focused on cellular agriculture. He joined me to discuss some of his takeaways from the conference. Share the Working Cows Podcast: Twitter Facebook Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Cody’s...
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Aug. 6, 2018
Ep. 041 – Dave Pratt – Core Principles
Dave Pratt of Ranch Management Consultants joined me to continue our discussion from episode 13 (http://workingcows.net/13). We talked about the how and why of setting down the Core Principles of our ranch businesses. Every Episode on One Page: WorkingCows.net/Episodes Ranch Management Consultants Online: RanchingForProfit.com Sign-Up for ProfitTips and RFP FirstSteps Guest’s Previous Episode: Ep. 13...
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Aug. 4, 2018
Ep. 040 – Luke Perman – Management Succession pt. 2
Luke Perman and I sat down to discuss his perspective on the management succession process he and his father Lyle (guest on ep. 37 [workingcows.net/37]) are going through at Rock Hills Ranch near Lowry, SD. *Sorry for the audio issues on the last two episodes. My contingency plan is up and running and these issues...
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July 30, 2018
Ep. 039 – Josh Lefers – Audubon Society
Josh Lefers is a range ecologist for the Audubon Societies “Conservation Ranching Program.” He joined me to discuss their strategy of providing the market with certified meat that has been raised with the ecological benefit of their environment in mind, specifically the benefit of Grassland Birds. Support the Show: Subscribe, Rate, and Review Audubon Society...
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July 16, 2018
Ep. 038 – Adrienne Lulay – AI Round-Up
Adrienne Lulay reached out to me through the website (http://workingcows.net/contact) and said that she would pitch in to help if I ever needed a guest on short notice. Boy did she deliver! These busy summer months have been challenging to keep up with the flow of getting together with potential guests and producing the shows...
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July 11, 2018
Ep. 037 – Lyle Perman – Management Succession
Lyle Perman of Rock Hills Ranch near Lowry, SD joined me to discuss their operation. We talked about how they plan to see the sustainable practices they have implemented carried forward for generations as well as what facilitated Rock Hills Ranch winning the Leopold Award in 2014. Support the Show: Working Cows Podcast Amazon Wishlist...
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July 3, 2018
Ep. 036 – Natural Parasite Control – Steve Kenyon
Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching near Busby, AB, CA joined me to discuss the how and why of natural parasite control. Connect with Steve Online: Greener Pastures Ranching on Facebook GreenerPasturesRanching.com
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June 29, 2018
Ep. 035 – Breck Hamann – Blue Bell Ranch
I sat down with Breck Hamann part of the Blue Bell Ranch near Clear Lake, SD. Breck and the Hamann and Poindexter families are the featured producers for June of 2018 in the South Dakota Grassland Planner. We talk about their approach to managing grass...
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June 25, 2018
Ep. 034 – Kathy Voth – Training Cows to Eat Weeds
When I set out to give producers a platform to discuss and share paradigm challenging practices. I didn’t expect to have quite so many of my own paradigms challenged. That is exactly what Kathy Voth accomplishes in today’s episode!
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June 11, 2018
Ep. 033 – Dylan Biggs – Stockmanship
Dylan Biggs joined me and unloaded some great content regarding animal behavior, learning, the posture of the stockman, and much more. It was an honor to speak with him and I look forward to future conversations about “a cornucopia of topics.” Also,
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June 4, 2018
Ep. 032 – Todd Boesen – #Graze365
Todd Boesen steps into pinch hit and knocks it out of the park in this episode. We discuss the challenges, benefits, and future of his project as he seeks to graze his herd year round. Sponsor: HPRanchPracticum.
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May 30, 2018
Ep. 031 – Derek Schwanebeck – The Absolute Necessity of Continuing Education
I sat down with Derek Schwanebeck to discuss the importance of continuing to challenge our paradigms through continuing education programs. Derek shares some of the insights he has gathered through the variety of continuing education programs in which ...
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May 21, 2018
Ep. 030 – Corb Lund – New Music, Ranch Life, and Agricultural Tragedies
Due to some technical difficulties with the Steve Kenyon episode we are releasing our recent recording with Corb Lund. Corb is a singer, songwriter, and touring musician with his band “The Hurtin’ Albertans.” Sponsors: ChrisWilliamsAudio.
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May 14, 2018
Ep. 029 – Dallas Mount – Learning in the Land Down Under
I caught up with Dallas Mount after he recently returned from a sabbatical trip to Australia. We talk about some of the things that are the same in Australia as they are in the States as well as some of the things that are different. . .
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May 7, 2018
Ep. 028 – John Kempf – Regenerative Agriculture Podcast
John Kempf is the host of the Regenerative Agriculture podcast. He also the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture, a plant nutrition, and biostimulants consulting company. Sponsors: ChrisWilliamsAudio.com HPRanchPracticum.com CammackRanchSupply.
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April 30, 2018
Ep. 027 – Linebred Genetics – Bob Howard
Bob Howard, of Desert Mountain Grass-Fed Beef, joined me to discuss the importance of raising cattle in the environment in which you expect them to thrive. We also talked about the logistics and benefits of developing a herd from linebred parents.
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April 23, 2018
Ep. 026 – David McLean – Adaptability in Australia
David McLean, General Manager of RCS Australia, the sister program of Ranching for Profit here in the States, joined me to discuss the unique challenges and management strategies that come with ranching in Australia. Sponsors: ChrisWilliamsAudio.