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Providing thought provoking information and resources for Ranchers that have a desire to be Responsible, Adaptive, and Profitable. From cows, to land, to people, and technology... issues every ranch deals with. Hosted by Justin Mills, a 4th generation Wyoming Rancher.
A production of Working Ranch Magazine.
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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.
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. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #cowpunchercoffee #TankToad #BarnOwl #NewGenerationFeeds #CalfCatcher #Ranching4Profit #cowbellcurve #ranching.fyi #wealth #cowdepreciation
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! #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #cowpunchercoffee #TankToad #BarnOwl #Zoetis #Inherit #NewGenerationFeeds #SmartLIC #CalfCatcher #TopShows #estate #cattlemarket #calfprices #bredmarket #bulls #OSU #EstateTax #Adaptivegrazing #MarkJohnson
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?  #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #cowpunchercoffee #TankToad #BarnOwl #Zoetis #Inherit #NewGenerationFeeds #SmartLIC #CalfCatcher #TopShows #COOL #animalID #balegrazing #BeefDairy #Lameness #truthinlabeling
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.  #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #cowpunchercoffee #TankToad #BarnOwl #Zoetis #Inherit #NewGenerationFeeds #SmartLIC #CalfCatcher #TopShows #Kansas #mRNAVaccine #NextGen #Grazing
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. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #cowpunchercoffee #TankToad #BarnOwl #Zoetis #Inherit #NewGenerationFeeds #SmartLIC #CalfCatcher #Ranching4Profit #yearendplanning #CTA #planning
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 #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #cowpunchercoffee #TankToad #BarnOwl #Zoetis #Inherit #NewGenerationFeeds #SmartLIC #CalfCatcher #politics #COOL #AnimalID #USCA #agissues
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 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.  #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #cowpunchercoffee #gelbvieh #TankToad #BarnOwl #Zoetis #Inherit #NewGenerationFeeds #SmartLIC #NextGen #transition #YoungRancher #NewRancher
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