From what started as a group of ranchers believing that they needed to be more than just “price takers” in the cattle business to an elaborate idea of building multimillion dollar packing plant.  Trey Wasserburger TDAngus returns as our guest to update us on the progress of Sustainable Beef LLC. It is now less than 3 months from the doors opening on the newest packing facility of this size.  We’ll talk about the things that have changed since they broke ground like inflation, cattle numbers, and the higher markets.  Plus, a discussion on their collaboration with partners fr ..read more

Sale Day… that day we all look forward to every year… but often manage the least for it.  Brett Crosby (Custom Ag Solutions) and Dave Voth (Good Grazing Makes Cent$) join me today as we discuss the costs’ to our business when we don’t provide adequate time nor have the proper information of potential future market prices before us as we make management decisions that affect the marketing of our livestock that will garner the highest net return. So to gather that future price information, Brett will share with us about Beef Basis, a tool that will forecast calf prices. The decisions you ma ..read more

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 #ca ..read more

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 ..read more

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 #TopSh ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

It's more about the "unknown" than the "known" when it comes to Avian Influenza (Bird Flu). Dr. Fred Gingrich, American Association of Bovine Practitioners, is my guest today as we discussed the Influenza Type A H5N1 outbreak now being confirmed in Dairy Cattle.  As a beef cattle rancher I have A LOT of questions like... Are beef cows susceptible? What are the symptoms? How is it transferred? Is it fatal?  Then, what it will do to consumer confidence in any products that come from cows... oh and then what about traceability? And then… what IF it shows up in a Beef Cow?  ..read more

 We continue with part two of a three-part series of shows as we are counting down the top 12 shows of 2023.  Last week we started at 12 and worked down to 9.  This week we'll start at the 8th ranked show and work down the list to 5th.  The topics will range from the Cattle Market to addressing issues of the next generation coming back to the ranch, as well as the Global Beef Supply Outlook and Skills Needed for Ranch Managers.  Listen in as we count it down! #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweathe ..read more