An extremely informative conversation with the respected and revered industry consultant Dr. Nevil Speer.  We’ll cover an array of subjects from the current cattle market to why the delay in heifer retention and his thoughts on what will shape our industry in the year(s) to come.  These are just a few of the topics we cover in the in depth conversation. #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #vitalix #newgenerationsupplimets #2024 #agissues #cattlemarket #supplychain ..read more

It’s important that we stay in touch with the activities and decisions being made in Washington DC that effects our industry… such as the latest announcement on fresh beef imports from Paraguay.  Lia Biondo and Jess Peterson with the US Cattlemen’s Association join us to provide insight on several topics like the new House Speaker Johnson.  How will he be for the cattle industry as well as the ability to collaborate within both his party and the House as a whole?  And, what’s the future of the next farm bill with so much going on next year?  There’s a lot to talk about ..read more

Less than two months of the year are remaining so finishing strong and planning for 2024 is going to be key in having a successful year ahead... and reducing the chances of not doing something that could be a costly financial mistake.  Ranching Consultant, Allan Crockett is back with us as we discuss why and how we can be proactive in analyzing the finical picture of our ranch for this year as well as our projections for the coming year.  Plus, two questions he'll ask that we need to consider that will direct us towards profitability and success of our ranching business.  #worki ..read more

Feed and/or Supplement is one of the bigger line items in a ranch budget.  So, what if we took a little time to put some thought behind our feeding program in an effort to save money.  Dr. Mark Johnson, from Oklahoma State University Extension is my guest as he shares with us what we can do to make sure we are being both efficient and effective with our feeding program.  He’ll work through a scenario that will show us how we can evaluate our feed costs on more than just the price per ton, but rather what will meet the nutritional needs and objectives of the livestock at the ..read more

New show with updated weather, but going to re-run the main interview... if you want to know why, listen in. The financial picture for ranchers this year and potentially for a few years is going to look a lot different than has for a while.  Mary Jo Irmen, Farm/Ranch Strategy Expert and Author is back as she offers some strategy, considerations, and cautions on managing these potential profits.  We’ll also discuss Operating Loans, which are now at a 20 year high for interest rates, and what you may want to consider. We all want to take full advantage of the highs in this next Cattle ..read more

The financial picture for ranchers this year and potentially for a few years is going to look a lot different than has for a while.  Mary Jo Irmen, Farm/Ranch Strategy Expert and Author is back as she offers some strategy, considerations, and cautions on managing these potential profits.  We’ll also discuss Operating Loans, which are now at a 20 year high for interest rates, and what you may want to consider. We all want to take full advantage of the highs in this next Cattle Market Cycle, but let’s talk through before we make financial decisions that could come back to bite us ..read more

Tim Sheehy is a former Navy Seal turned businessman and rancher that shares his story of what provoked him to start from ground zero with a ranch (Little Belt Cattle Company) in Montana and start raising and selling branded beef products.  We’ll also discuss his concern about protecting and enhancing our food supply chain and why that’s important, his view on Country of Origin Labeling… and I might also mention, he’s running for a US Senate Seat for Montana. Plus, maintenance plans as you prepare to store your equipment for winter with Aaron Booth of New Holland Parts & Service. #work ..read more

After a strong summer Cattle Market will it hold through into the Fall Run?  Clint Berry, Marketing Representative for Superior Livestock is back as we assess this past summer's market and what that is telling us as we look ahead to the Fall Run.  What does it look like on the steer market?  On the heifers, will there be high demand or still a sell off?  And what about this bred cattle market? #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #allflexna #inheritselec ..read more

You might think that with these record cattle prices you can afford to buy some things or add to your operation.  But, before you do that, you’re going to want to listen through today’s show.  Dallas Mount, with Ranch Management Consultants, is my guest as I’ll have him expand more on his recent Profit Tips Newsletter titled… Don’t Screw Up The Windfall Profits.  We’ll discuss some of the common mistakes that can be made when are not strategic with additional profits.  And... If you’re like me, you don’t want to repeat one or two of those costly decisions you made in the la ..read more

This time of the year brings about the fall work of our cows.  Activities like shipping yearlings, pre-conditioning, weaning, and preg checking… there’s just a lot going on.  So how can we do all this and keep the stress level down in our cattle? Steve Cote is back with us to talk about some of the low stress practices we can do to keep our animals in the right frame of mind.  We’ll start with approaching the corrals with the cattle, how to reduce the pressure they feel at the gate, and one of the biggest stressors… Weaning.  Plus, will get into the proper techniques i ..read more