Working Ranch Radio Show
Episodes
Ep 58: Two Topics: Risk Management & Fetal Programming
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We cover two subjects. First, on Risk Protection tools available. From Futures contracts to LRP’s, Craig VanDyke with StoneX Financial will brea...
Ep 57: Feed Efficiency… A Coefficient to Profitability!
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest costs on a ranch is feed. For profit minded ranchers, it's not the gross numbers that count, it's the NET numbers. Bryson Byerg...
Ep 56: Ethan Wayne… His life as the son of John Wayne
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Wayne is a name synonymous with some of the Classic Western films. His youngest son, Ethan Wayne, is my guest as we talk about what it was like...
Ep 55: It’s all in the description. :)
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Several GREAT guests today: Retired Navy Seal and first-generation rancher Greg Putnam on his ranching start and efforts to bring veterans into the ra...
Ep 54: Fear Based Marketing!
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fear Based Marketing... a technique used that is often low in facts and high in emotion and false perceptions to gain trust. The Farm Babe, Michelle...
Ep 53: Does the Show World have relevance to the Commercial World?
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our Cattle Industry, there’s the Show World and then what we call the Real World, commercial ranch operations. So does the Show World have releva...
Ep 52: Low Stress Cattle Management
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Low Stress Cattle Management. It's a subject that arouses varying opinions but may not be well understood. Montana Rancher and Low Stress Cattle ...
Ep 51: Live from Las Vegas...Your Vet, Predicting Drought, and more
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are Live from Las Vegas as a couple guests will be stopping by on today’s show. Dr. Arn Anderson will be through to talk about why it is import...
Ep 50: 20/20 Vision on the 30x30 Program
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It was one of several "political footballs" kicked out onto the field in January of 2021 with the change of a new administration in Washington DC, cal...
Ep 49: Thanksgiving Edition: Cows and Climate Change
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this Thanksgiving Weekend, we go back to the archives and Episode 22 released on May 12 of this year and my interview with Dr. Frank Mitloehner, "A...
Ep 48: Looking Ahead…Factors Affecting Cattle Markets in 2022
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If cattle are your business, then this show is for you. Patrick Linnell with CattleFax is my guest as we cover several topics that are important to ...
Ep 47: Capitalizing on Your Ranch’s Potential Through Non-traditional Enterprises
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finding additional revenue through the enterprises of your current operation, might be like trying to squeeze blood from a turnip. But what you migh...
Ep 46: Stockdogs… some good advice.
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A good stock dog is worth its weight in gold. But a dog isn’t a machine. Jason Terrell with Diamond J Stockdogs out of Granbury, TX joins me to ...
Ep 45: Upcoming Events - Professional Development & Professional Entertainment
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As rancher it's hard to get away from the business for a few days, but there are a couple events coming up that could offer Professional Development a...
Ep 44: A Family’s Move Into a Branded Beef Program.
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it look like to step out in an endeavor of having your very own Branded Beef Program? Brett DeBruycker, with DeBruycker Charolais Meats is m...
Ep 43: It’s the S Word… Sustainability.
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about "Sustainability" of livestock agriculture. It’s not a dirty word but we often associate it with having to defending our indust...
Ep 42: Winter Nutrition – Keeping it Simple!
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to get lost in the weeds of animal nutrition. With feed costs considerably higher this year how do we keep it simple yet make sure the c...
Ep 41: 10 Things to Profitability, Efficiency & Productivity
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What would be 5 things you might own or do that would have exponential return on investment in an effort to run a profitable ranch. Maybe it’s a t...
Ep 40: BQA... Why should I?
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by a panel of guests as we talk about the Beef Quality Assurance Program. It’s purpose, where it’s headed, and how it has imp...
Ep 39: The TRUTH on Cow Longevity
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a huge factor in the ranching business that affects profitability… and it’s called Cow Longevity. Dr. Bethany Funnell, with Purdue Univer...
Ep 38: Watch List… The current state of affairs in Washington D.C.
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As ranchers we get up every morning preparing to handle the business of the day. But what about this business back in Washington DC being negotiated...
Ep 37: Feed Yards… a view from the “Middle-Woman”.
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Ranchers we understand the cow/calf side of the business. But what about the next step in the beef chain… the grow yards and the feed yards. ...
Ep 36: Weather Patterns...Predicting the Next Major Drought
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In ranching WEATHER is one variable that is just part of the business. But what if you knew when the next major drought was going to happen? Would...
Ep 35: Ranch Recovery Following a Wildfire
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A lightning storm can dramatically and instantly change the dynamics of a ranch when it creates a wildfire that races across your land. Travis Brow...
Ep 34: Outlook for Calf Market.
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The 2021 calf market is starting to take shape. We hear from Clint Berry with Superior Livestock and Joe Goggins of Northern Livestock Video Auction...
Ep 33: Are you setting your calves up for success?
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of year for preconditioning and preparing for weaning. Are you setting your calves up for success? Dr. Randall Spare, Ashland Vet...
Ep 32: Telling the story of the Working Ranch through Rodeo.
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ranch Rodeos... for the Working Ranch Cowboys Association it's a way they can tell the story of the American Rancher. Leman Wall, Association Manag...
Ep 31: Are you “On the Fence” of Barbed or High Tensile?
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
FENCES. It’s a part of every ranch in the country. While some components of fencing have changed over the years, for the most part, barbed wire ...
Ep 30: HAY! Other Options in Drought?
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In times of drought comes tough decisions… and higher hay prices. Dr. Steve Paisely, Beef Extension Specialist for the University of Wyoming, joi...
Ep 29: What do the trends in Carcass Traits tell us?
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ken Odde from K-State is our guest as we review the Carcass Trait Trends from 17 years of data through the Tri-County Carcass Futurity. What doe...
Epi 28: Succession Planning... The Elephant in the Room
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Succession Planning is a tough topic for ranching families to discuss, let alone get it done. Ranch Consultant and Coach Allan Crockett joins me as ...
Ep 27: Conservation Easements: Proceed with caution... Perpetuity is a long time.
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conservation Easements. It’s a subject that brings out strong opinions for some and questions for others. We'll hear the pros and cons of this t...
Ep 26: Risk Mitigation with LRP & PRF
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Much of our work as ranchers revolves around managing and protecting our investment in land, livestock, and other assets. But what about protection ...
Ep 25: Angus...staying relevant to the commercial producer.
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 1873 two bulls of this breed were exhibited at the Kansas City Livestock Exposition. Some considered them freaks because they had no horns and wh...
Ep 24: The BIG Meeting on the BIG 4
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s never been done before, but the concern in the cattle industry over the integrity of our markets and packer concentration brought the member le...
Ep 23: First 100 days of the Biden Administration.
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does the first 100 days of President Biden’s administration have you concerned and is the political climate in the country conducive to collaborativ...
Ep 22: Are cows a cause for climate change?
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ranching industry finds itself in the crosshairs on the issue of climate change… and denial is not an option. Dr. Frank Mitloehner, from UC Da...
Ep 21: Certified Angus Beef Program: What has it done?
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Certified Angus Beef. It’s a brand that has grown exponentially since its beginning in 1978. What has changed over the years and why? Rumors tha...
Ep 20: Parasites...control without compromise.
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Parasite control is paramount to herd health. If not managed it can be costly to any operation. What does effective control look like for our catt...
Ep 19: Is Intensive Grazing Practical?
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Intensive Grazing just another fad or is there something to it? Wilbur Reed of Reed Ranch near Poplar, MT joins us to talk about how and why he ...
Ep 18: BEEF - Accuracy of Grading, Quality Changes, & Trends.
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bob Delmore from Colorado State University talks about the accuracy of the US Beef Grading System, the trends of Grass Feed and Wagyu Beef, how th...
Ep 17: Why so optimistic about the cattle markets?
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Blach, CEO with CattleFax, joins us to talk about why he is so optimistic about our market outlook. We'll discuss influential factors includin...
Ep 16: Crossbreeding heterosis for both terminal and maternal performance?
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The demand for crossbred bulls among commercial ranchers has increased. We visit with Robb Forman of Trinity Farms out of Ellensburg, WA about heter...
Ep 15: Hot Topics and 90 Day Fog Weather Forecasting
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Captn', Tim O’Byrne, joins me as my guest. We'll discuss a couple hot national news topics regarding the livestock industry in Colorado and we...
Ep 14: Is Your Soil "Sick & Tired"?
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to manage what we can see, but what about what we can’t see. Agroecologist and author Nicole Masters joins us as we discuss Soil Health...
Ep 13: Conversation with Eunice Williams, wife of stockman Bud Williams.
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We set down with the First Lady in livestock Stockmanship and Marketing… Eunice Williams the wife of the late Bud Williams… who’s principles, he...
Ep 12: Are "Ranching" and "Profit" contradicting terms?
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard the question asked, "What came first? The chicken or the egg?" So in Ranching, what comes first? The Lifestyle or the Business? D...
Ep 11: What's your score? A Commercial Operation's tool to providing confidence for your calf buyers.
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a cattle producer you'd like to provide your calf buyer with assurance of how your calves will perform in the feedlot and on the rail. Troy Marsh...
Ep 10: Virtual Fence Technology: What is it and its use in ranching.
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Ep 9: Understanding Walmart’s Beef Supply Chain: Part 2 –Impacts on the Beef Industry
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 on the Walmart Beef Supply Chain with guest Lamar Steiger, as we address whether Walmart's vertically integrated beef supply could someday cont...
Ep 8: Understanding Walmart’s Beef Supply Chain: Part 1 – What and Why
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Ep 7: A collaborative project to improve viability of sex-skewed semen for the commercial cattleman.
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Ep 6: Weather Stations and Cattle Management Software... tools useful in modern Ranch Management.
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A look at two tools that can provide valuable decision-making information for your livestock operation. Our guests are Meteorologist Don Day on Weat...
Ep 5: Selling Program Cattle...Is it for everyone?
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 4: Have you heard about the Cattlemen's Congress?
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Ep 3: Tax liabilities with COVID Assistance Programs and Estate Planning due to changes in Washington DC.
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 2: The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo moves to Texas for this year... what's it going to look like?
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 1: 2020 Election Changes and it's affect on Livestock Agriculture
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The dust hasn't completely settled on the election, but some changes in leadership are inevitable. Jess Peterson with Western Skies Strategies talks...