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.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Get exposed to the transformative equation of holistic management in cattle production for a fruitful turnaround.

• Uncover the multiple benefits of bale grazing and why it’s becoming a trend among successful cattle producers.

• Understand the nuts and bolts of a robust grazing strategy with the intent to lengthen your grazing season lucratively.

• Unveil ways to select the best genetics for a low-input model to heighten your cattle herd’s productivity.

• Realize the true value and significance of land and soil health for your economic progress in cattle farming.

My special guest is Arron Nerbas

Coming from Canada's heartland, Arron Nerbas embodies the blend of traditional farming with innovation, raising approximately 550 cows on an entirely perennial forage basis. He's spent almost two decades experimenting with bale grazing and holistic management practices. Arron and his family's farm have witnessed firsthand the significant benefits, from increased forage biomass production to cost-efficient land management. Embracing change and innovation while honoring tradition, Arron is a living testament to the potential of sustainable, low-input farming.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Introduction and Background

00:03:24 - Holistic Management and Grazing

00:08:27 - Year-Round Grazing Strategy

00:12:23 - Selecting Genetics for the Program

00:14:47 - Additional Grazing Strategies and Benefits

00:16:15 - Bale Grazing Strategies,

00:19:26 - Bale Grazing Efficiency,

00:23:09 - Buying vs Making Hay,

00:24:12 - Wildlife and Bale Grazing,

00:26:04 - Importance of Soil Health,

00:31:08 - Advice for Moving towards Holistic Management,

00:32:17 - Importance of Community and Support,

Links:

Nerbas Brothers Angus: https://www.nerbasbrosangus.com/

Corral Technology: https://www.corraltech.com/

Neogen: https://www.neogen.com/industries/beef/

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