Best Grazing Grass Podcasts (2024)

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e142. Prescribed Conservation Grazing with Jake Yancey 1:05:04

30m ago1:05:04

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Unlock the secrets of successful cattle farming in wet climates with Jake Yancey from the Tracking Y Ranch in Western Washington. Join us for an inspiring exploration of Jake's journey as a first-generation rancher, overcoming the challenges of heavy rainfall to expand his operations across a thousand acres. Discover how Jake's innovative direct-to…

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199: Logan Pribbeno - Cashing out of the Cows 58:04

42m ago58:04

58:04

Logan shares his strategy to take advantage of what he believes is a predictable cattle cycle and capture value in his appreciated cow herd. My biggest question has been, how do you continue to generate a profit when the market goes down, and he shares his strategy to do that as well! I really enjoyed this conversation with Logan! Resources Mention…

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198: Kyle Marshall - Finding Success in Ranching 1:29:23

2d ago1:29:23

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Kyle shares his ranching story and I love his willingness to recognize the need to change and actually make a change. So many find it easier to go broke doing what is comfortable than to make a change. He also shares that it turns out being very low input isn't always enough, he didn't own the cows or equipment at the start. But there wasn't enough…

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e141. Rangeland Ecology with Blane Stacy 1:23:41

9d ago1:23:41

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Join us for an enlightening discussion with Blane Stacy, a rangeland management specialist from Northeast Oklahoma, as we explore the intricacies of regenerative grazing and rangeland management. Blane shares his fascinating journey from his early days in FFA to becoming a specialist assisting farmers and ranchers across the state with effective gr…

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197: Kit Pharo - Unexpected DNA Results 27:59

2d ago27:59

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Kit and the PCC team has been sending in some DNA on bulls recently and has had some exciting results on both the A2/A2 test and the Tenet Beef test. Listen in to find out what we learned. If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your farm or ranch numbers, check out John Haskell and his team at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ranchrightllc.com/…

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e140. Confidence in Grass with Ted Miller 1:13:26

14d ago1:13:26

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Join us on the Grazing Grass Podcast as we explore the world of grass-based livestock production, featuring Ted Miller from Delta Dairy in Louisiana. Ted shares his fascinating journey of transitioning his dairy operation from Pennsylvania to the Mississippi Delta, offering insights into his innovative use of virtual collars for cattle management. …

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196: Jared Luhman - Ranching Returns Podcast 6:19

14d ago6:19

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Welcome to the Ranching Returns Podcast, formerly known as the Herd Quitter Podcast! I've been asked a bunch why the change? Are we leaving Pharo Cattle Company? And to settle all of those concerns I wanted you all to know that nothing really will be changing as far as the podcast that you've been accustomed to listening to! The podcast has grown o…

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195: Eric Bailey - Heifer Development 59:00

9d ago59:00

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Eric was last on episode 178 talking about doubling your stocking rate with stocker cattle for half the time. Today we discuss heifer development programs and how by developing heifers in a certain way you can keep them in the herd longer as well as make even your open heifers a profit center.Check out Barn2Door at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.barn2door.com/herdqui…

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e139. From Homestead to Thriving Ranch with Eileen Napier 1:04:20

21d ago1:04:20

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Join us as we welcome Eileen Napier of Ramstead Ranch, who shares her remarkable journey from humble beginnings on a two-acre property in Washington to establishing a thriving 240-acre regenerative livestock operation. Eileen and her partners, Stan Hayes and Jean Hayes, embarked on this adventure with no agricultural background, initially raising p…

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194: Jarrod and Becca Creasy - Learning through Challenges and Finding Success 1:42:11

21d ago1:42:11

1:42:11

Jarrod and Becca share their incredibly inspiring story of loss and financial struggles to what is now a large, diverse, successful and growing business that has a focus on minimal debt! So much to take from this conversation I hope that you enjoy! Resources Mentioned: Small Giants - Bo Burlingham Essentialism - Greg Mckeown Dave Ramsey If you're i…

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e138. Innovative Paths in Regenerative Agriculture with Farmer Angus 1:08:11

28d ago1:08:11

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Join us as we explore the transformative journey of Angus McIntosh, a former London stockbroker turned regenerative agriculture practitioner in South Africa. Angus shares his compelling story of transitioning from the corporate world to managing a wine farm near Cape Town. Influenced by Michael Pollan's "The Omnivore's Dilemma," he embraced regener…

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193: John Haskell and Wally Olson - Building Wealth with Livestock 40:56

30d ago40:56

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This is part 2 of my conversation where John and Wally share how you can build wealth with livestock! As always, check us out at Herd Quitter Podcast on Facebook and Instagram as well as at ⁠www.herdquitterpodcast.com⁠. You can also check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranch…

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e137. Grazing and Irrigated Pasture with Tyler and Justin Waddington 1:18:24

1M ago1:18:24

1:18:24

Join us as we welcome Tyler and Justin to the Grazing Grass Podcast, where we explore the multi-generational farming legacy of their family in Yakima Valley, Washington. We kick off by discussing how their father began the family farm in the early 1990s and how Tyler and Justin now manage the operation, with Tyler overseeing livestock and Justin fo…

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192: John Haskell and Wally Olson - Managing in a Downward Market 39:48

1M ago39:48

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John and Wally join me today in part 1 of a two part conversation in which we focus today on how to manage your livestock inventory in a downward trending market. Part 2 releasing next week is on building wealth with livestock ownership! Check out Barn2Door at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.barn2door.com/herdquitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and receive a free academy class ($99 value…

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e136. Creating Connections Through Ag Stories with Ashlynn Jones 1:05:42

1M ago1:05:42

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Join us as we welcome Ashlynn Jones from Southeast Iowa, who shares her inspiring journey into cattle farming. Starting with her early experiences in 4-H and showing cattle at national shows, Ashlynn gives us an inside look at her background with the Saler breed, renowned for its maternal traits and crossbreeding potential. She, along with her husb…

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191: Austin Troyer - Scaling a First Generation Ranch 1:26:49

1M ago1:26:49

1:26:49

Austin and his wife are exactly the type of story that inspire me! What they have done to expand and scale their enterprise is fascinating. They manage thousands of acres and sheep and he drops a ton of value while sharing his story in this podcast! Resources Mentioned: Ranching For Profit/Executive Link John Haskell - Ranch Right LLC If you are lo…

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e135. Revitalizing the Land with South Poll Cattle with Dakota Blanks 56:40

2M ago56:40

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Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of Dakota Blanks, a farmer from Appomattox, Virginia, who transitioned from a tobacco family background to grass-based livestock production. Dakota shares his experiences with South Poll Cattle, highlighting his grazing management practices and the integration of various livestock to improve pasture hea…

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190: David Breune - Swath Grazing Sorghum Sudan Grass 1:38:37

1M ago1:38:37

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For those who deal with snow and ice in the winter, this episode is for you! David and his team at Iowa State are researching swatch grazing of sorghum sudan grass in the Midwest to feed cows through the winter at a reduced cost and I am super excited about the potential for it! We discuss everything for the logistics of it to the financials. Resou…

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e134. Starting at Ground Zero with Anthony Horvath 1:02:35

2M ago1:02:35

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Join us as we welcome Anthony Horvath from Michigan to share his journey of starting and managing a small-scale farm while balancing full-time off-farm work. Anthony's story begins from ground zero, where he utilized economical strategies like baling hay to expand his capabilities. Listen in as he discusses the challenges and rewards of operating a…

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189: John Gutzman - Cow/Calf in Wisconsin 1:36:55

2M ago1:36:55

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John is running a cow/calf and crop operation in Wisconsin. I really enjoyed this conversation where we discuss the best ways we have found to make cow/calf work in this region with high snowfall and crusty snow. I also just love stories of folks building operations from scratch like John is doing! Resources mentioned: Herd Quitter Podcast Working …

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e133. Sustainable Practices, Leasing Advantages, and Carbon Offsets with Marshall Whorley 58:55

2M ago58:55

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Join us for a conversation with Marshall Whorley of Kateri Carbon from Gatesville, Texas, as he shares his journey through ranch management and his passion for sustainable, grass-based practices. Marshall’s story begins with his grandfather’s influence and takes us through his academic and professional experiences, from Texas A&M to the TCU Ranch M…

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188: Greg Christiansen and Travis Hampton Part 2 59:04

2M ago59:04

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We carry on with our conversation from last week but focus on their operations. We discuss their soil health practices on crop land, livestock integration on that cropland, and how they graze and expand their sheep and goat enterprises. Resources Mentioned: Ranching for Profit Herd Quitter Podcast Working Cows Podcast Dale Strickler Grandview Lives…

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e132. Quality of Life Matters with Bryan Phipps 57:38

2M ago57:38

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Join us for an insightful episode where we welcome Bryan from Brusett, Montana, who shares his compelling journey of taking over his family ranch at a young age after his father's passing. Bryan discusses the pivotal transition from traditional cow-calf operations to adopting regenerative ranching practices. Listen in as he explains how attending a…

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187: Greg Christiansen and Travis Hampton Part 1 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

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In this episode we talk to Greg Christiansen and Travis Hampton and discuss how Greg has begun the process of transitioning the operating business of their farm to Travis who is not a family member. We discuss how they found each other, why Greg chose to do this and why Travis was willing to give up a high paying city job for this opportunity and d…

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e131. Nature's Wisdom in Regenerative Farming with Daniel Firth Griffith 1:12:29

3M ago1:12:29

1:12:29

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Daniel Firth Griffith, a pioneer in regenerative agriculture, as we explore his unconventional methods and philosophies that challenge traditional practices. Reflecting on his first appearance in Episode 17 and discussing his latest book, "Stagtine," Daniel shares his evolution beyond …

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186: Levi Kokes - Regenerative Ranching, Carbon Contracts and Virtual Fencing 1:27:52

2M ago1:27:52

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Levi is new to his Regenerative Ranching Journey, having just taken over the family ranch from his dad and other family members. He shares his experience with that transition as well as the changes he's made to his management both in the cropping side and livestock side. Adding cover crops, adjusting calving dates and more! We discuss his use of ca…

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e130. Innovative Techniques in Modern Bison Ranching with Stewart Staudinger 56:32

3M ago56:32

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Join us for an enlightening journey as we sit down with Stewart Staudinger, who shares his remarkable transition from an aeronautical engineer and Royal Air Force pilot to a full-time bison rancher in central Alberta. Stewart recounts his early years on a purebred Simmental cattle ranch and his eventual return to the family ranch, inspired by his f…

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185: Allan Crockett - Profitable Ranch Business 1:17:42

3M ago1:17:42

1:17:42

Allan shares his thoughts managing ranch businesses and finding a balance between finances, time, relationships and purpose. He also shares how to utilize profits from the good days, prepare for down times, investing beyond the ranch and much more! Resources mentioned: Extreme Ownership - Jocko E-Myth Revisited Ranching for Profit Wally Olson and D…

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e129. Book Review: Ranching Like a 12-Year-Old 16:43

3M ago16:43

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Join me as I explore the engaging book "Ranching Like a 12-Year-Old" by Tom Kravitz, which offers a refreshing approach to ranching that's simple, easy, and fun. I share my thoughts on its concise 183 pages packed with valuable insights and practical advice, perfect for both novice and experienced ranchers. Plus, hear about an exciting giveaway—Tom…

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e128. Reducing Labor to Ranch More Efficiently with Tom Krawiec 1:05:50

3M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Is it possible to revolutionize your ranching practices with minimal labor and maximum efficiency? Join us as we explore the journey of a dedicated grass management enthusiast who expanded a custom grazing operation to 3,000 head with processes so simple, even a 12-year-old could manage them. We'll share stories of overcoming water shortages, the i…

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184: Kit Pharo - How to Evaluate Bulls 59:06

3M ago59:06

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Kit walks through the process the Pharo Cattle Company team uses to evaluate over 1000 bulls every year. He explains the different traits they evaluate, as well as their importance to selecting good low input maternal genetics. Check out Barn2Door at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.barn2door.com/herdquitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and receive a free academy class ($99 value) if you s…

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e127. First Generation Grazier Balancing Farm and Work with Jessica Newman 1:06:55

3M ago1:06:55

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Join us as we welcome Jessica Newman, a first-generation farmer from Northeast Pennsylvania, who shares her inspiring journey of establishing a successful sheep farming operation while balancing a full-time nursing career. From purchasing her farm in 2014 to building her agricultural enterprise from scratch, Jessica provides valuable insights into …

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183: Steve Kenyon - What You Need to Know to Custom Graze on Leased Land 1:16:31

4M ago1:16:31

1:16:31

Steve Kenyon shares what he does about fence, water and corral infrastructure to manage his several thousand acre custom grazing enterprise in Canada. He discusses his unique calculations to determine how much time he can afford to spend on a particular farm and much more! Check out Barn2Door at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.barn2door.com/herdquitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and rec…

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e126. Four Principles for Grazing Infrastructure with Ben Glassen 1:13:42

4M ago1:13:42

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Join us on an enriching journey with Ben Glasson of Glasson Farms and Good Place Abattoir as we explore the multifaceted world of regenerative livestock production and grazing on Vancouver Island. Ben shares his unique experiences and insights, from the logistical challenges of farming on an island to his innovative grazing practices. Listen in as …

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182: Jeremia Markway - Complimentary Grazing Enterprises 1:18:32

4M ago1:18:32

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I really liked how Jeremia has matched his enterprise mix to his unique ranch context. Custom cow/calf that allows him to vary his stocking rate to take advantage of spring flush, sheep to utilize grass and graze cover crops on neighbor cropland without damaging the fields and an owned low input cow herd to utilize stockpiled forage. Listen in to s…

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e125. Corriente Cows, Hair Sheep, and Custom Grazing with Jeremia Markway 1:02:37

4M ago1:02:37

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Join us for an engaging conversation with Jeremiah Markway of Markway Ranch as he shares his journey in regenerative agriculture and grazing management. We explore his experiences with various livestock, including Corriente cows and hair sheep, and his transition from conventional farming to sustainable, low-input practices. Jeremiah discusses the …

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181: John Wagner - Taking Over a Non Family Ranch 1:25:03

4M ago1:25:03

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In the last episode Pete Ferrell shares his experience buying back the family ranch and his perspective on passing on the grazing business to somebody not in his family! Today we talk to that somebody, John Wagner and hear his story of taking over the business and his plans for the future! Resources Mentioned: Cowboy in a Corporate World - Ray Marx…

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e124. From Tyson Foods to Regenerative Farming with Andy Youngblood 1:04:01

4M ago1:04:01

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Join us for an engaging conversation with Andy Youngblood of Youngblood Farm in Southwest Arkansas as he shares his transformative journey in farming. From growing up in a small town focused on beef cattle and poultry operations to earning an ag business degree and working at Tyson Foods, Andy's experiences with various livestock and his shift to r…

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180: Pete Ferrell - Continuing a Ranch Legacy to Non-Family 1:25:25

4M ago1:25:25

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Pete Ferrell shares his story of building his ranch and buying much of his original family ranch back from other family members after it was split up in the past! He shares his decision to move largely to custom grazing. And he also shares why and how he found a non-family member to take over the operating business of 4L Grazing. Lots to learn in t…

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e123. Sustainable Ranching Through Regenerative Practices with Matthew Menke 1:05:08

4M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Matthew, a sixth-generation farmer and rancher from Waller County, Texas, who shares his family's agricultural journey that began in 1847. We discuss Matthew's diverse operations, including horse-quality square bale production and cattle grazing, and the invaluable support of his family, particularly hi…

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179: Jared Faubus - Building His Own Ranch 1:22:59

4M ago1:22:59

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I often wonder if the best route into agriculture might be to get a job with high income that can then be used to reinvest into land and livestock. Jared followed that route and has been buying land and livestock while working full time off the ranch. Resources Mentioned: The Turnaround - Dave Pratt Thoughts and Advice from an Old Cattleman - Gordo…

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e122. Renewable Energy with Dennis Stout 1:09:12

4M ago1:09:12

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Join us on this enlightening episode as we welcome Dennis Stout, a wind energy expert with over 18 years of experience, to explore the world of renewable energy, focusing on wind energy projects. Dennis provides an extensive overview of renewable energy, discussing its definition, benefits, and real-world impacts on rural America. Listen in as we t…

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e121. Grazing Lands with Hunter Lehman 1:07:14

4M ago1:07:14

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Hunter Lehman of Grazing Lands as we explore his transformative journey from managing a hunting property to embracing regenerative grazing near Stockdale, Texas. Hunter shares how he stays connected with his former ranch through innovative tools like virtual fencing, and discusses the transition from stoc…

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178: Eric Bailey - Doubling Down on Stockers 1:20:47

5M ago1:20:47

1:20:47

Eric Bailey shares his experience and research comparing a full season long stocker operation and a doubled stocking rate for half the season. You may be surprised at the results, we discuss them and all the other benefits from this method of doubling the stocking rate. Resources Mentioned: Moneyball - Michael Lewis Check out Barn2Door at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠w…

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e120. Livestock Color Genetics - Part 2 47:28

5M ago47:28

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Join us on the Grazing Grass Podcast as we continue our journey into the fascinating world of livestock color genetics. In this episode, we explore the practical aspects and implications for breeders, focusing on the two primary pigments—eumelanin (black) and pheomelanin (tan)—that determine livestock coat color. We simplify the terminology for eas…

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e119. From Traditional to Regenerative Grazing with Mike Bassett 1:13:10

5M ago1:13:10

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Join us for an engaging episode where we explore the transformative journey of Mike, a third-generation cattle and crop farmer from central Iowa, as he transitions from conventional farming to regenerative grazing practices. Mike candidly shares his frustrations with overgrazing and the inspiration he drew from his grandfather to adopt management-i…

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177: Duane Thompson - Crop/Livestock Integration at Scale 1:17:14

5M ago1:17:14

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Duane and his family have done an awesome job of integrating livestock and cropland in a way that benefits both. Piling and grazing crop residue keeps cow winter feed costs low, and rotating cropland into pasture has resulted in organic matters up several percent and significantly reduced inputs. We discuss all that as well as his thoughts on famil…

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e118. Embracing Native Grasses with Kody Karr 57:00

5M ago57:00

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Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of Kody, a ninth-generation agrarian from northeast Missouri, who returned to his family's farm. Kody opens up about the evolution of their farming practices, transitioning from traditional row cropping to pasture-based operations. Hear about Kody's childhood experiences on the farm, his initial relucta…

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176: Dr. Trey Patterson - Padlock Ranch 1:17:09

5M ago1:17:09

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Dr. Trey Patterson manages the Padlock ranch, a large family owned diversified cattle and farming operation, in Wyoming. He joins me today to talk about their management and marketing strategies, family ranch ownership dynamics and much more! Resources Mentioned: The Advantage If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your farm o…

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e117. Fighting Fires and Grazing Sheep with William Vogl 1:04:43

5M ago1:04:43

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Join us on this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast as we welcome William Vogl from Vogl Homestead. Listen in as William shares his incredible journey in regenerative grazing, discussing his experiences in grass-based livestock production and the unique challenges of farming at high elevation with variable weather conditions. From raising sheep to…

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