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.
On this episode of the Working Ranch Radio Show, we visit with Colorado rancher Tim Bedell, a recipient of the state’s Seal of Climate Literacy. Tim shares how his ambassadorship for ranching and involvement in FFA are bridging the gap between generations as climate and environmental conversations grow more complex. Later, we’ll shift from climate to cattle care—discussing strategies to get stressed cattle back on feed and water quickly upon arrival with my guests from TechMix. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #RioMax #ManSaver #Gelbvieh #TankToad #WorkingRanchRadio #Bovaligh #TechMix #ColoradoRanching #SealOfClimateLiteracy #FFA #YoungRanchers #NextGenAg #ClimateLiteracy #RanchingTradition #LandStewardship #CattleHealth #StressManagement #AnimalWelfare #BeefProducers #CowCalf #LivestockManagement
On this episode of the Working Ranch Radio Show, Dr. Carson Roberts from the University of Missouri lays out Ten Reasons You Should Quit Making Hay. From the skyrocketing cost of equipment to the hidden toll on soil health, we’ll explore why it may be time to take a hard look at haying and what it means for your bottom line. We’ll also touch on issues like oversupply, labor challenges, and winter-feeding strategies — all with profitability in mind. And while we’re thinking profits, we’ll visit with Trevor Greenfield of Rio Nutrition on how ranchers can maximize returns through efficiency in feed and pasture, building resilience for the future. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Allflex #RioMax #ManSaver #Gelbvieh #TankToad #WorkingRanchRadio #hay #haymaking #ranchprofits #cattlemanagement #soilhealth #carboncycling #forage #pasturemanagement #ranchers #beefproducers #cowcalf #sustainablefarming #agriculture
On this episode of the Working Ranch Radio Show, we explore the fast-growing role of drone technology in ranching. From weed and invasive species control to fly management and even feed delivery in rugged country. Kelley Wittenberg (Central UAS Technologies)is our guest as we discuss how drones are becoming a practical tool on the ranch. Then later, meteorologist Don Day joins us with his Fall and Winter Outlook, including the potential for colder temperatures east of the Rockies and the possibility of bigger winter storms ahead. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #cattle #livestock #beef #cowcalf #cattlehealth #ranchprofits #dayweather #weather #agweather #drone #dronetechnology #agriculture #weedcontrol #flycontrol #innovationinag #workingranchradioshow #donday #fallforecast #winterweather
Weaning is one of the most stressful times in a calf’s life — where health, nutrition, and management all collide. In this episode, we dig into how producers can minimize stress, choose the right methods for their operation, and build a robust health program that keeps calves thriving long after weaning. Dr. Ron Lemenager with Purdue University is my guest as we discuss the Keys to Successful Weaning. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Allflex #RioMax #ManSaver #Gelbvieh #TankToad #WorkingRanchRadio #weaning #weaningstress #calfhealth #herdmanagement #cowcalf #cattlenutrition #beefproducers
How much is Heat Stress really costing your operation? It might be more than you think — and it’s not just about weight loss or conception rates. Dr. Michelle Calvo-Lorenzo with Elanco Animal Health joins us to talk about why heat stress is a problem, what the science says about its effect on both herd health and profitability, and what steps you can take to mitigate it. Plus a conversation with Ted Perry(Purina) about mitigating stress in calves at weaning. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Allflex #RioMax #ManSaver #Gelbvieh #TankToad #WorkingRanchRadio #heatstress #cattlehealth #animalwelfare #herdmanagement #ranchprofits #beefproducers #cowcalf #livestockmanagement #hotweathercattlecare #veterinaryinsight #beefindustry #Elanco #weaning
State and county fairs have long been a bridge between rural and urban. But as our society drifts further from production agriculture, that bridge is under pressure — financially, culturally, and politically. From rising costs to volunteer burnout, lack of participation to being a political football… So how do we refocus? How do we, in the ag industry, protect these events that tell our story. Today, Jeremy Parsons from the Iowa State Fair and Taylor Pulfer with the State Fair of Texas join me as we discuss… What’s the future of our county and state fair? And what’s our role in making sure they can continue for future generations? #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #kline #RioMax #ManSaver #Gelbvieh #TankToad #WorkingRanchRadio #countyfairs #statefair #agriculturematters #4H #FFA #agvocate #fairgrounds #youthinag #saveourfairs #agricultureeducation #ruralamerica #westernlifestyle #supportlocalag #futureofag
It was a record-breaking "Week in the Rockies Sale" that delivered big numbers. But what does it all mean for us heading into the second half of the year? Superior Livestock’s Clint Berry is back with us as we unpack the results of the sale. We’ll cover everything from market fundamentals and program calf sales… to weaning decisions and delivery timing. We’ll also hit on heifer prices, signs of retention, and what Clint calls the “best buy” in the cattle market right now. What can we take away from the Week in the Rockies Sale? Find out on this episode of the Working Ranch Radio Show. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #kline #RioMax #ManSaver #Gelbvieh #TankToad #WorkingRanchRadio #WorkingRanch #CattleMarkets #SuperiorLivestock #WeekInTheRockies #CattlePrices #BeefIndustry #LivestockMarketing #Weaning #ProgramCattle #BredCows #RancherWisdom #MarketRecap #CowCalf