The Podcast for Cattle Producers

These are show notes for the cattle producer who likes to read instead of listening or watching podcast episodes. Here you will find a collection of podcast episodes from the past year that are broken down into their key points and offer links to resources mentioned in the show. Here’s your chance to read up on current ranch management strategies that will improve how you operate as a cattleman and leader in the beef industry.

Podcast Show Notes for the Cattle Producer

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Proven Techniques for Healthy Calves: Stress Management with Shelby Cornelius and Zeb Gray

Do you want to enhance the well-being of your beef calves and increase your profits? Are you searching for a solution that can help you achieve these desired outcomes? Look no further! Our guest experts, Shelby Cornelius and Zeb Gray, will be revealing the key to improving calf health and boosting profitability. They will be sharing the secret to obtaining optimal results during the weaning period. So get ready to unlock a world of healthier calves and greater financial success.

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From Inconsistency to Consistency: How Genetic Testing is Revolutionizing Commercial Cattle Selection Strategies - Featuring Ryan Ludvigson and Jed Hutchison

Uncover the hidden genetic potential of your herd and revolutionize your selection process as Ryan Ludvigson and Jed Hutchison dive into the world of genetic testing, revealing the shocking variations within commercial cattle and the urgent need for culling strategies to improve profitability and consistency in the industry.

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From the Ranch to Entrepreneurship: How to Thrive in Multiple Roles

Discover the journey of Shaye Koester's return to her family ranch in North Dakota. Shaye shares four tips for anyone returning to their ranch or bringing someone back onto the ranch to consider if they want to be better communicators and make the first year a smoother transition.

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Maximizing Weaning Success with Anti-Suckling Devices featuring Craig Gifford

In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Craig Gifford reveals the impacts of anti-suckling devices for weaning in the beef industry. Find out how these devices can improve weaning success. Gifford also shares the caveats of these devices and helps beef cattle producers determine if they are worth the investment.

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Boosting Profits in Ranching: Implementing Bale Grazing with Arron Nerbas

Do you want to increase your land productivity and ensure sustainable cattle production? Are you looking for a solution to achieve these results? Well, look no further! Our guest, Arron Nerbas, will be sharing the key to unlocking these benefits through holistic bale grazing. By implementing this innovative grazing technique, you can transform your land into a thriving ecosystem and optimize your cattle production. Get ready to discover the secret to maximizing your land's potential and achieving long-term sustainability. Join us as Arron Nerbas reveals the solution that will revolutionize your farming or ranching practices, resulting in enhanced land productivity and a more sustainable future for your operation.

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Revolutionizing Ranching: Unleashing the Benefits of Virtual Fencing for Beef Producers - Jack Keating

Jack Keating, will be sharing how virtual fencing can transform your operations and help you achieve optimal results. Say goodbye to physical cross-fences and hello to a cutting-edge technology that will streamline your processes and elevate your ranching game. Get ready to discover the countless advantages of virtual fencing and take your cattle ranching operations to new heights.

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Boost Your Cattle Business with DNA Testing: The Key to Informed Management Decisions! - Featuring Tanner King and Rob Gill

Using data and precision technology is the new norm in many segments of the agriculture industry, so why does it feel farther behind in the beef industry? Neogen is changing that narrative with the Igenity Feeder DNA test. Tanner King – Feedlot Business Manager for Neogen – and Rob Gill – Superintendent at True Ranches – share their experiences using the Igenity Feeder DNA test and how they see it impacting the beef industry in this podcast episode.

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Mastering Cattle Market Trends: Maximizing Profitability with Lee Schulz

Have you felt giddy about cattle prices? It feels good to see high prices and get paid more for the work you put into your cattle. However, we know that markets run in cycles and need to keep in mind that none of these prices are permanent. Lee Schulz shared tips for how beef cattle producers can understand cattle cycles and how to make decisions accordingly during this podcast interview.

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Using Stories to Lead the Beef Industry

Celeste Settrini is a woman who wears many hats in the beef industry. Her passion for family ranches, improving the beef industry and connecting with consumers is inspiring, to say the least. When she decides she wants to do something, she simply makes it happen and uses the power of storytelling in all that she does. Settrini shares her advice for remaining resilient as a rancher and why it is important to be a leader in the beef industry.

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Navigating In-law Relationships on Family Farms

Elaine Froese – Farm Family Coach – shares tips for communicating and resolving conflict between in-laws and generations on family farms and beef cattle operations. Elaine discusses how to make sure everyone's skillset is used, how to approach conversations in a way to avoid conflict and how to set boundaries around work, life and compensation.

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Which Heifer Development Strategy is Right for You?

Heifers are IMPORTANT and what happens to them during their first year of life is even more IMPORTANT! Shelby Rosasco joins the show from the University of Wyoming to discuss what beef cattle producers need to think about when determining if they should develop their own heifers or buy from someone else. She also covers the critical components of a profitable heifer development strategy that puts emphasis on improving fertility in cow herds.

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Is Embryo Transfer Work Worth it for Cattle Producers?

Craig Gana shares how beef cattle producers can determine if there is an ROI in embryo transfer work in this podcast episode. Craig shares the story of his company, Recip Solution, and how he works with a Vytelle Satellite partner to serve not only his customers but also use the IVF process for his own herd.

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Creating Wealth as Beef Cattle Producers

Mary Jo Irmen shares tips for how cattle producers can shift their mindsets in a way that allows them to create and appreciate wealth from their beef operations. Mary Jo is the author of Farming Without the Bank and works alongside cattle producers who want to create more financial freedom in their businesses and lives.

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How to Fund Your Dream Ranch

Chris Rawley with Harvest Returns shares how farmers and ranchers can obtain funding to start or grow their operations through the use of outside investors in this podcast episode.

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A Consumer’s Perception of Beef

Aimee Tice resides in Eastern Nebraska and is passionate about feeding her family beef and locally grown food sources. Aimee shares her perception of food as a mother and how she makes her purchasing decisions. 

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Is Selling Direct to Consumers Right for You?

Hear the honest reality of starting a direct-to-consumer beef business from Hannah Klitz, founder of Oak Barn Beef. Hannah shares how she navigates online sales, a storefront, social media marketing and growing her business in this podcast episode. Whether it is selling quarters, halves and wholes or beef bundles; Oak Barn Beef has found ways to serve a variety of customers who crave Nebraska beef directly from ranchers.

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