Working Ranch Radio Show

Beef on Dairy... today is Part 1 of a two-part series looking at that segment of our cattle industry. Dr. Ty Lawrence of West Texas A&M University is one of the most recognized experts on this subject.  Today we will look at the factors in the dairy industry that has dairy producers cross breeding to non-dairy genetics.  Then we’ll begin to peel back the layers as we look at "the Good", "the Bad"... and in next weeks show will finish with the Ugly and my questions on this subject. #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Gelbvieh #DiamondV #BeefonDairy  

With the start of a new year let’s stop and think about what we want in the year ahead.  While we may know what we’d like  to accomplish, what we end up doing is often something different.  Ranching Consultant and Coach Allan Crockett returns as a guest as we discuss what we can do to be effective in the next year.  From settle goals to identifying the obstacles that keep us from reaching those goals.  Allan provides insight as to how we can move off center and avoid feeling overwhelmed.  Let's start the year off right! Plus, Marcia Bunger, Administrator for the Risk Management Agency joins us to talk about their upcoming "Livestock Roadshow". #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Gelbvieh #RMA #Goals #NewYear #planning

Randy Blach, CEO with CattleFax, joins us to talk about why he is so optimistic about our market outlook.  We'll discuss influential factors including beef demand and harvest capacity and the trends that the calf market is calling for.   #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ranching #simmentalassociation #beef #cattlefax  #cattlemarket

The ability to utilize Virtual Fencing to control the movement of livestock on your ranch looks to be one of the next big things.  Chad Boyd, with the USDA-ARS out of Burns, OR gives us the details of a study they have conducted using Virtual Fencing and provides insight into how it works, costs, and other useful information.  #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #ranchlife #ranching #justinmills.wyocowboy #chadboydusda #vence.io #technology #SRMmeeting #simmentalassociation #herefordassociation #kingranchinstitute

Part 2 on the Walmart Beef Supply Chain with guest Lamar Steiger, as we address whether Walmart's vertically integrated beef supply could someday control prices all the way down to the rancher and the benefit of having the largest grocery retailer in the country focused on beef. #cattle #ranch #beef #walmart #ranchlife #dayweather #justinmills.wyocowboy #lamarsteiger

Walmart has created their own Beef Supply Chain.  In this episode we talk with Lamar Steiger, a rancher and consult to Walmart on this endeavor, as he shares about how it came together and what pushed the largest retailer to step into the beef industry. #cattle #ranch #beef #walmart #ranchlife #dayweather #justinmills.wyocowboy #lamarsteiger

A very large-scale project using sex-skewed semen on a terminal cross commercial cow/calf ranch is underway.  It's aimed at improving profitability and sustainability.  In this episode learn about the partnership between ABS Global and the Bair Ranch of Montana and how it is relevant to the commercial rancher. Plus, Meteorologist Don Day explains how Solar Minimums can predict our weather patterns as far out as ten years! #cattle #ranch #absglobal #ranchlife #dayweather #justinmills.wyocowboy #workingranchnation  

A look at two tools that can provide valuable decision-making information for your livestock operation.  Our guests are Meteorologist Don Day on Weather Stations and Terrill Miller from Cattlesoft, Inc on Cattle Record Keeping Software. #workingranchnation #workingranch #dayweather #cattlemax #cattle #ranch #weather #ranchlife #justinmills.wyocowboy  

The cattle industry is full of products or companies promising you an increase in your profit per head if you use it.  In this episode we look deeper into Selling Program Cattle… from Age & Source Verified, to All Natural, all the way to GAP certified.  Host, Justin Mills, talks with Superior Livestock Rep Clint Berry to layout the details and what you need to be aware of so you can decide if the return is worth your investment.

When the National Western Stock Show in Denver announced it's was cancelling it's 2021  event, it brought out the creation of a new major livestock show called Cattlemen's Congress hosted by the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) in Oklahoma City.  Host Justin Mills talks with Tyler Norvell,  a board member of the Cattlemen's Congress and President of OYE, about how it came together, how they plan to make it happen, why it's already considered a MAJOR show and... what about the future of Denver?

Year End Preparation.  COVID Assistance has put a lot of capital in the ranching business so have you prepared for the tax liabilities your operation may have... plus estate planning and tax exemption limits considering the election.  Dennen Gamradt with the accounting firm EideBailly joins me today.  Meteorologist Don Day breaks out long term weather for each region of the United States and Canada and will hear from the Captn' with Tim's 2 Cents.

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is coming up, but this year it's been moved to Arlington, TX.... and it’s going be held in a 40,000 seat baseball stadium!  ProRodeo Announcer and host of Pro-Rodeo Tonight on the Cowboy Channel, Justin McKee, joins us to give us the layout of the arena and talk details. Plus Tim's 2 Cents and Meteorologist Don Day on what history maybe forecasting about our long term La Nina weather pattern.

The dust hasn't completely settled on the election, but some changes in leadership are inevitable.  Jess Peterson with Western Skies Strategies talks with host Justin Mills about the details of the changes we could see.  Plus, Tim's 2 Cents, long term weather with Meteorologist Don Day, and a Livestock Market recap.

We kick off 2026 with a forward-looking conversation on where the cattle industry is headed and how ranchers can position themselves for the year ahead. My guest is Jared Wareham, (website: Horizon Venture Management) a beef industry, ag-tech consultant and Southern Colorado rancher.  We discuss cattle markets, herd rebuilding, cost of capital, and what may be holding expansion back — without simply rehashing the same talking points. Instead, we focus on the factors influencing real-world decisions at the ranch level and how we, as producers, can think about managing risk, operations, and long-term profitability as we plan for 2026. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Neogen #IngentyBeef #TankToad #WorkingRanchRadio #BeefCattle #CowCalf #CattleManagement #RanchProfitability #RanchEconomics #HerdRebuilding #CattleMarkets #CostOfCapital

This week we wrap up our two-part countdown of the Top Shows of 2025, highlighting the four conversations that stood out above the rest. These episodes focused on the fundamentals that shape real-world decisions on the ranch — from reexamining the true cost and scale of making hay, to revisiting key cattle market questions and what actually played out over the year. We also revisit a rare, multi-part discussion that challenged long-held beliefs about land, livestock, and stewardship, along with a practical framework for buying and selling cattle in a high-priced market. Together, these shows reflect the kind of thinking that helps producers stay disciplined and forward-looking in an uncertain industry. Links to Show: #4: Ep 226: Ten Reasons You Should Quit Making Hay #3: Ep 232: Revisiting the Four Big Cattle Market Questions w Dr. Kenny Burdine #2: Ep 201: Allan Savory – Part 1: Why Cows MUST be part of the Solution        Ep 202: Allan Savory – Part 2: Climate Change, Fossil Fuels, & Holistic Management         Ep 203: Allan Savory – Part 3: Pearls of Wisdom #1: Ep 197: What Should You Be Selling and Buying in this Market w/ Wally Olson #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Allflex #Neogen #IngentyBeef #TankToad #LongRangeDewormer #WorkingRanchRadio #BeefCattle #CowCalf #CattleManagement #Cattlemen #BeefProduction #RanchProfitability #RanchEconomics #CattleHealth #Ranchers #AgPodcast #RuralAmerica

This week on the Working Ranch Radio Show, we kick off a two-part countdown of the Top Shows of 2025, highlighting some of the most meaningful conversations from the past year. In Part 1, we revisit shows ranked number eight through number five — discussions that challenged how we think about grazing management, calving-season decisions, long-term commitment in the cattle business, and what it takes to keep ranching viable amid labor, time, and generational pressures.   Links to Shows: #8: Ep 216: Tips for Successful Su Shows mmer Grazing w/ Dr. Allen Williams #7: Ep 230: Rethinking Your Calving Window #6: Ep 231: Markets, Mandates, and Mortality w/ Dr. Nevil Speer #5: Ep 228: Doing More with Less: Precision Ranching with Chip Kemp #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Allflex #Neogen #IngentyBeef #NewGeneration #TankToad #WorkingRanchRadio #BeefCattle #CowCalf #CattleManagement #Cattlemen #BeefProduction #RanchProfitability #RanchEconomics #CattleHealth #Ranchers #AgPodcast #RuralAmerica #GrazingManagement #CalvingSeason #ForageManagement #RanchManagement #SuccessionPlanning #DoingMoreWithLess #AgTechnology #PrecisionAg #RanchTech

As we start to wrap up the year, business coach and author Allan Crockett joins us to talk through something every producer is facing right now: noise. Whether it’s politics, market swings, social media, or industry in-fighting, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and drift off center. Allan breaks down how to separate what we can control from what we can’t, how our mindset and daily habits shape our decisions, and why unprocessed fear is often at the root of negativity. Together we look at practical ways to reset, think clearly, and step into 2026 with intention and focus. Link: allancrockett.com | Click Here for link to Purchase Book #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Allflex #Neogen #IngentyBeef #TankToad #WorkingRanchRadio #Ambrook #BeefCattle #CowCalf #CattleManagement #Cattlemen #Livestock #BeefProduction #RanchProfitability #RanchEconomics #CattleHealth #Ranchers #AgPodcast #RuralAmerica

In Part 2 of our in-depth look at virtual fencing, Justin continues the conversation with Theo Beaumont of Halter and Dallas Mount with Ranch Management Consultants to focus on how this technology performs in real-world ranching conditions. Theo explains what ranchers can expect when it comes to training cattle and managing different types of terrain, while Dallas adds perspective on carrying capacity, gross margins, and the economics that matter when evaluating whether virtual fencing fits an operation. If you’re considering this technology or simply curious how it’s being used across the West, this episode offers practical insight from two people working directly with producers. Then we'll be talking with Tim & Rick Marlatt of TK Angus about their upcoming 46th Bull & Female Production Sale on December 15. (Link to Sale Catalog) #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Allflex #Neogen #IngentyBeef #TankToad #WorkingRanchRadio #CalfCatcher #BeefCattle #CowCalf #CattleManagement #Cattlemen #Livestock #BeefProduction #ForageManagement #RanchProfitability #RanchEconomics #CattleHealth #Ranchers #AgPodcast #RuralAmerica

We’re taking a straightforward look at virtual fencing — not as a sales pitch, but as an honest conversation about what the technology actually does, how it works on real ranches, and where it may or may not fit. We are joined by Theo Beaumont from Halter and Dallas Mount with Ranch Management Consultants to explore the practical side of this rapidly evolving tool and what producers should be thinking about as technology continues to reshape our industry. Then we shift gears with Paige Weiler from Ambrook to talk about year-end bookkeeping, reducing redundancy in your process, and making sure your numbers truly work for your operation heading into the new year. Click for Link To Ambrook. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Allflex #Neogen #IngentyBeef #TankToad #WorkingRanchRadio #VirtualFencing #Halter #RanchTechnology #AgTechnology #GrazingManagement #RotationalGrazing #RanchInnovation #CattleGrazing #PastureManagement #RanchManagement #DallasMount #RMC #RanchingForProfit #Ambrook #Bookkeeping #YearEndPlanning #RanchFinances #CostOfProduction #RanchBusiness

The conversation around herd rebuilding has been brewing all year — but is it actually happening? Senior Beef Industry Analyst Lance Zimmerman with Rabo Research (Rabobank) joins me to break down what the data really says about heifer retention and the pace of this rebuild. We’ll look at how recent market disruptions and global trade chatter have shaped producer confidence, what the numbers reveal about the strength of the cow herd, and how long this upcycle could last. Then, we’ll wrap with a bit of Mark Twain wisdom that reminds us to stay humble and intentional as we plan for the future — in both our markets and our ranches. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Allflex #Neogen #IngentyBeef #TankToad #WorkingRanchRadio #BeefCattle #CowCalf #CattleManagement #Cattlemen #Livestock #BeefProduction #RanchProfitability #RanchEconomics #CattleHealth #Ranchers #AgPodcast #RuralAmerica #HeiferRetention #HerdRebuilding #BeefMarkets #CowHerdExpansion #LanceZimmerman #RaboResearch