Working Ranch Radio Show

Ep 156: Pondering Over the 2024 Cattle Market Projections w Clint Berry

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Simple Supply and Demand indicated the Ranchers are going to have leverage for the next few years.  Clint Berry, Marketing Rep for Superior Livestoc...

Ep 155: Do WE really know what THEY want? w/ Lamar Steiger

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lamar Steiger returns as a guest in his role both as a rancher and a consultant to beef retailers as we discuss the value in knowing and understanding...

Ep 154: Shifting Policy Against Agriculture... from public lands to climate initiatives

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How does a case in Idaho over stock water rights on public lands have a much broader implication? That’s basically the crux of our conversation toda...

Ep 153: USDA Grading… Coming To An Independent Processor Near You?

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The USDA recently launched a pilot program that will allow local or independent beef processing facilities the ability to get official USDA Grading…...

Ep 152: Beef On Dairy w Dr. Ty Lawrence Part 2: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Part 2 in our series on Beef on Dairy.  Dr. Ty Lawrence of West Texas A&M University and director of the Beef Carcass Research Center, con...

Ep 151: Beef On Dairy w Dr. Ty Lawrence Part 1: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 150: Getting The Year Started On The Right Foot w Allan Crockett

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Ep 149: Counting Down Top 12 Shows of 2023: 4 to 1!

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final show of 2023, and the last of a three-part series where we have been counting down the top 12 shows of this past year. We started at 12...

Ep 148: Counting Down Top 12 Shows of 2023: 8 to 5

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 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...

Ep 147: Counting Down Top 12 Shows of 2023:12 to 9

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Today, it's the start of a three-part series of episodes as we look back over 2023 and bring to you highlights from the top 12 shows.  Today we'll...

Ep 146: Two Interviews... Mineral Program Equals Longevity & Rancher Round Table

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, two interviews.  First with Dr. Chris Reinhart as we talk about the importance of a mineral program not only for the vitality of your cows and...

Ep 145: Perspective from Dr. Nevil Speer... For Those in The Cattle Biz

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An extremely informative conversation with the respected and revered industry consultant Dr. Nevil Speer.  We’ll cover an array of subjects from th...

Ep 144: What’s Going On In Washington DC?

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Ep 143: Next Year’s Profit Depends on Proactive Year End Planning

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 r...

Ep 142: Cost Effective Feeding… Using Some Basic “Cowboy Math”

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Ep 141: Not Being A “Debbie Downer” But… Might Wanna Listen In

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 y...

Ep 140: Not Being A “Debbie Downer” But… Might Wanna Listen In

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Ep 139: Topics: Cattle Management Software, New Insurance Option for Weaned Calves, Markets & Weather

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we cover several topics.  First, the story from Denise Loyning (L-W Cattle Company) is using software that helps them efficiently develop their...

Ep 138: Tim Sheehy: From Navy Seal to Business, Ranching… and Politics

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 (Lit...

Ep 137: You Can Smell It Comin’… Outlook on Fall Cattle Market

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a strong summer Cattle Market will it hold through into the Fall Run?  Clint Berry, Marketing Representative for Superior Livestock is back as...

Ep 136: Don’t Screw Up Your Windfall Profits w/ Dallas Mount

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 g...

Ep 135: Steve Cote… Keeping Fall Cow/Calf Work Stress Low

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This time of the year brings about the fall work of our cows.  Activities like shipping yearlings, pre-conditioning, weaning, and preg checking… th...

Ep 134: Should a Mineral Program be Seasonal or Annual?

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We can breed for efficiency, but that doesn’t make your cows efficient… they can only work with the resources that are available.  Ted Perry, Di...

Ep 133: Virtual Fencing – What’s The Research Saying

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Virtual Fencing... Can it work?  Is it cost effective? Researchers from Oklahoma State University (Dr. Ryan Reuter, Dr. Laura Goodman, & Alayna G...

Ep 132: Fall and Winter Weather Outlook

26 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In ranching there are just some things we cannot control.  For example, our markets and weather.  So far, the markets are looking pretty good, but w...

Ep 131: Skills Needed For Today’s Ranch Manager

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Managing a ranch in today’s industry is different that it was for the previous generations... and it continues to change.  So, what are the skills ...

Ep 130: Ranch Succession Plan… Your Legacy

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your Legacy… it’s what you leave behind when you leave this world.  What’s that going to look like? Will your legacy be muddled with your estat...

Ep 129: UPDATE… Industry Issues To Be Aware Of

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today… An update on industry issues that you might want to be in the "know" on. Russell Nemetz with the Western Ag Network joins me to discuss the h...

Ep 128: Stockmanship w Steve Cote… Getting a Herd Started Correctly

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The principles that Bud Williams brought to the forefront of our livestock industry have motivated many ranchers to learn and adopt these practices in...

Ep 127: Did you know this… about Section 1031 (Property Exchange)?

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Capital Gains Taxes… it’s a subject that is a part of the conversation in ranching families when there is a desire to divest of ranch land.  And ...

Ep 126: What Does the BQA Audit Say About Our Beef Industry?

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our primary education we had report cards.  It was a method that could tell us if we were on track, where we were falling short, and monitored our...

Ep 125: Principles over Practices w/ Dallas Mount

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If your ranch struggles with profitability… maybe it’s time to consider the difference between Ranching Principles versus Ranching Practices.  Da...

Ep 124: First Class Effort - First Class Results: A View From the Inside of the BLS Horse Sale

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To become one of the largest horse sales in the west… what does that take?  Jann Parker, manager of the BLS Horse Sale in Billings, MT is my guest ...

Ep 123: Why Global Beef Supply Outlook Is Supportive To Our Future Domestic Markets.

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To fully understand our domestic cattle markets, we need a grasp on the Global Beef Supply. Brett Stuart, with Global AgriTrends, is my guest as we ta...

Ep 122: Make Changes or Go Broke?

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you look head-on into the future of your ranch, are your management decision and day to day operations creating a viable multi-generational busin...

Ep 121: Proactive Drought Management on Stocking Rates

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In agriculture our livelihood begins with a drop of rain, and when it doesn’t come, decisions must be made.  As ranchers it’s about stocking rate...

Ep 120: Animal Traceability: Overreach or a Good Defense

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the heels of a recent BSE case in the US, let’s discuss Animal Traceability.  And while it’s been a subject that has been debated within our i...

Ep 119: Evaluating Your Breeding Costs: AI’ing vs Natural Service

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Breeding Costs… do you really have a good grasp on what yours are?  Andrew Griffith, Livestock Economist with the University of Tennessee, is my gu...

Ep 118: Flies Suck! Make Sure Your Control Method Doesn’t

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Flies!  All of us in the cattle business deal with them.  They contribute to over a billion dollars in potential financial loses to our cattle indus...

Ep 117: A Plethora of Topics…

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the classic western film "The Three Amigos" there is a discussion on knowing what a Plethora is.  So after 1 hour and 44 minutes of research (coin...

Ep 116: Animal and Program Factors Affecting Calf Prices

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A study by Kansas State University and Merck Animal Health analyzed the results of two years’ worth of sales through Superior Livestock specifically...

Ep 115: A Legal Perspective on Estate Planning

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Estate Planning... a big issue our family ranches must deal with, but often avoided or do it incorrectly in trying to save money.  This only creates ...

Ep 114: Iowa… It’s Role In Our Cattle Industry

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re headed to Iowa, and we'll be talking about Iowa’s Cattle Industry.  Brad Kooima, Commodities Broker and Cattle Feeder is my guest today as ...

Ep 113: LandTrust – Capturing the Recreational Value of Your Land

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you own your land, would you say you’re in the Cow Business or the Land Business?  If you answered Cow Business, you may be limiting your financ...

Ep 112: Good Grazing Makes Cent$

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Collaborative efforts can be a great resource, which pretty much describes the basis for our subject today.  It’s called Good Grazing Makes Cent$, ...

Ep 111: Finding Value In a Mineral Program and Breed Spotlight on Akaushi.

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A good mineral program for your cattle is proving to be a good return on investment… IF you use it.  Dr. Jason Russell with @Zinpro joins me today...

Ep 110: Issues: Farm Bill, Beef Labeling, Traceability, & BSE in Brazil

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get caught up on industry issues that are important to us as Ranchers.  Russell Nemetz with the Western Ag Network joins me as we discuss wh...

Ep 109: Kick the Hay Habit with Jim Gerrish

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you were to analyze the direct expenses associated with your cow enterprise (s), one of bigger numbers falls under the category of Feed Costs.  Ji...

Ep 108: Ranching Without HAY!?

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feed costs often consume a big portion of input costs in our ranches. Today we visit with two ranching operations about how they manage year around gr...

Ep 107: The Capt’n & The Host

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Capt'n Tim O'Byrne is guest host this week as he sets down to interview... Justin Mills, weekly host of this show.  The Capt'n's inquisitive natu...

Ep 106: Finding Value and Usefulness in DNA Testing

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Missouri Commercial Cattleman, Bruce Mershon, with Mershon Cattle LLC is my guest as we discuss why they originally started DNA Testing their cattle, ...

Ep 105: Hashing Out The CattleFax Market Outlook

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clint Berry, with Superior Livestock joins me again today as we rehash the CattleFax Report from the recent 2023 Cattle Convention.  We’ll go throu...

Ep 104: Considerations When Changing Your Ranch Location

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re making a big geographical move of your ranching operation or just getting started and searching for the place you want to put down ro...

Ep 103: Raising Kids On The Ranch

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is raising our kids on the ranch to have a good work ethic and know what the cycle of life looks like, the biggest lessons they can learn?  Allan Cr...

Ep 102: Weather… Outlook 2023 to Political Influences on Meteorology

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meteorologist Don Day joins me as we assess where we are at in our weather cycle and the outlook for 2023 across the country.  Plus, we’ll talk abo...

Ep 101: Muddy Water… President Biden’s latest WOTUS Rules

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Biden Administration’s finalization of the Water of the US rules (WOTUS) was release on December 30th of 2022.  Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Council...

Ep 100: Why Junior Shouldn’t Come Back to the Ranch

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Junior (son or daughter) aspires to take over the family ranch. Often it is, or becomes, a very contentious family issue first from the point of other...

Ep 99-Part3: Counting Down Top 10 Show from 2022… 3rd to 1st

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we wrap up our three-part series as we’ve been counting down the top ten shows of 2022. We’ve worked our way down the list that brings us to...

Ep 99-Part2: Counting Down Top 10 Show from 2022… 7th to 4th

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our three-part series as we count down the top ten shows of 2022.  Last week we started at number ten and today will pick up at the show ...

Ep 99-Part1: Counting Down Top 10 Shows from 2022… 10th to 8th

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode, we start a three-part series as we count down the top ten shows of 2022.  Today will start at 10 and work our way down to number 8 i...

Ep 98: Are you prepared for OTC Products becoming RX Products… Guidance #263

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

June 2023 is the date that will mark a change in how ranchers have access to several animal health products that are currently purchased off the shelf...

Ep 97: Sustainable Beef LLC… from Pipe Dream to Reality

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A group of ranchers that came together and are building Sustainable Beef LLC, a 1500 head packing facility in North Platte, Nebraska.  Trey Wasserbu...

Ep 96: Winter Cow Nutrition

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like no two years are alike, which is what makes winter nutrition for our cows a moving target.  Dr. Megan Van Emon (Montana State Universit...

Ep 95: Post Election Reflection for Ranching

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of the political spin on the election outcome?  Me too… so how about we talk about how it will it affect our business as ranchers.  Jess Pet...

Ep 94: Kent Rollins – Cowboy, Cook, and YouTube

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kent Rollins, out of Hollis, OK, has made a name for himself bringing Cowboy Cookin' to the world through his appearances on national television shows...

Ep 93: Weather Events, Climate Change, and Winter/Spring Outlook

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back Meteorologist Don Day for the entire show.  Our discussion of La Nina, sea surface temperatures, and some extreme weather events lead...

Ep 92: Transportation… Something You Can’t Overlook

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the time of year where we see a large volume of livestock being shuttle across the country… and most of it is in the form of a truck and a ca...

Ep 91: Florida… Our Heritage, It’s Cattle, and Hurricanes

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to talk about the heritage of the cattle industry in North America, then let’s talk about Florida. Jim Handley, Executive Vice-President...

Ep 90: Genomic Testing: Eliminate the Guessing Game

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For decades making management decisions about the genetic direction of your herd was often a game of time… years… and added to that was an element...

Ep 89: Oklahoma National Stockyards: Did You Know…

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In ranching, the local Sale Barn is a staple to our industry and today we visit the largest stocker and feeder cattle market in the country, the Oklah...

Ep 88: American Agri-Women: A Force for Truth

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Started in 1974, the American Agri-Women has become a solid and credible voice for agriculture.  To quote from their website they "strive to be a for...

Ep 87: Fall Cow Work… Are We Making the Most of It?

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s pretty easy to hit the "Repeat" button as we approach and go through our fall cow work… from Pre-Conditioning to Weaning to Preg Checking.  ...

Ep 86: Insights: From Markets to… Weaning?

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The "Fall Run" of cattle is upon us, and Clint Berry with Superior Livestock is back.  While we will talk calf, yearling, and the replacement markets...

Ep 85: Should I Sell My Carbon Credits?

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Carbon Credits… it’s an emerging market that many ranchers are very uncertain about.  Today we'll unravel some of the questions on this complex t...

Ep 84: Invasive Grasses… Control Starts with You

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

These are undesirables.  They drink and they steal from what we want to see flourish… I’m talking about Invasive Grasses.  Jaycie Arndt Invasiv...

Ep 83: The Calgary Stampede’s OH Ranch – Telling the Story

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we take you on a ranch tour as we head north into the Canadian Province of Alberta.  Located on the Highwood River sits the OH Ranch of the Cal...

Ep 82: The 6 P’s to a Healthy Ranching Business

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stop right now and think of two things that are stress points to you in your ranching business.  Allan Crockett, business coach and ranching consulta...

Ep 81: Is the BLM ”Out of Bounds” on This One?

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Bureau of Land Management recently issued a final decision for changing six grazing allotments in Montana from cattle to bison.  But the issue he...

Ep 80: Using Long-Term Forecasts for Stocking Decisions

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Weather. It’s a critical variable that impacts our Ranches.  But what if you could mitigate that risk with a process that would assist in managemen...

Ep 79: Drones on Today’s Ranch... plus Calf Market!

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The use of #DRONES in many areas of agriculture is becoming more prevalent… and in #Ranching it is no different.  Dallas Mount joins me as he and I...

Ep 78: Cow Appreciate: A Walk Through History

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In recognition of Cow Appreciate Day, we walk through the history of when cattle first arrived in North America to present day.  Dr. Scott Schaake wi...

Ep 77: Traits of the Next Generation Carcass

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we step into the meat processing side of our Beef Business.  What is the next generation carcass going to look like that defines the processing...

Ep 76: Expanding Your Cattle Herd in an UP Market

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The cattle market is looking promising, so what are some things we need to consider if and when we want to expand our cattle herd?  Wally Olson from ...

Ep 75: What Type of Cattle Are Setting the Price In The Market

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our cattle industry, often the tone of the market is reflected in what Cash Cattle are trading. But do we really understand what types of cattle ar...

Ep 74: The One and Only… Flint Rasmussen

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

He took the role as a barrelman and funnyman in the rodeo arena to a level no one had ever done before… and has become the Western Sports Industry u...

Ep 73: It’s All About the Weather

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meteorologist Don Day joins us for the entire show as we talk about all things weather related.  We'll get an update on La Nina, how it will play out...

Ep 72: Did Someone Say, “Free Fertilizer?”

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fertilizer costs have skyrocketed… not to mention high costs in other inputs items like diesel.  It’s time to step back and think about what we a...

Ep 71: Sustainability… Bring It On!

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If I throw out the term Sustainable Beef, what comes to mind?  Three ranchers join me as we have a roundtable discussion about "Sustainability" and w...

Ep 70: Farming Without the Bank… Oxymoron?

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A significant element to most ranches is your finances, which means a relationship with a banking institution.  But could you do what you’re doing,...

Ep 69: Finding the Genetic Markets for an Optimal Grazing Cow

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you could genetically select for replacements heifers with confidence knowing you’d highly improve the number of cattle in your herd that will pe...

Ep 68: RIPE100... A plan to provide a Carbon Market.

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a lot of uncertainty when it come to the Carbon Market in our industry.  Martin Barbre with RIPE, a coalition of farmers, ranchers, and agr...

Ep 67: Stocker Enterprise: Supplementing With the Best ROI

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stockers.  A lot of money can be made or lost in how they are developed.  But it's an enterprise you may want to consider.  Karla Wilke, Beef Exten...

Ep 66: Status Update! Three Bills Impacting Ranching in DC.

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An update on the progress of three bills back in Washington DC that directly affect the Ranching Industry.  US Cattlemen’s Association’s Policy ...

Ep 65: The Horse. From essential to…

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Horses.  Once a part of the Working Ranch used daily to today... not so much.  Idaho Horseman and Stockman, Martin Black is my guest as we talk abou...

Ep 64: Spring Grazing with Drought Uncertainty & Grazing Under a Pivot

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the green grass is poking up, how do we manage our grazing with uncertainty of a drought.  Jim Gerrish, grazing consultant and speaker with Americ...

Ep 63: Blockchain Technology in Ranching.

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we jump into the deep waters of technology with a conversation on Blockchain Technology and how it integrates with Ranching.  Steve Lupien, Dir...

Ep 62: Why Own Cows?

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is owning cows in a cow/calf operation your best option?  Dallas Mount, CEO for Ranch Management Consultants, returns as a guest as we evaluate ownin...

Ep 61: Marketing Your Cattle In 2022

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Now is the time to be thinking about your cattle marketing plans for 2022.  Clint Berry, Marketing Rep for Superior Livestock is my guest as we talk...

Ep 60: Meteorologist Don Day: Weather Outlook for 2022

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As La Nina fades off, what does the weather pattern look like across the country for 2022.  Meteorologist Don Day joins us for the entire show as we ...

Ep 59: Have you thought about… Sheep?

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you’ve considered sheep for your ranch or your totally adverse to it, nevertheless, you’ll find today’s topic extremely informative.  Sag...