The Podcast for Cattle Producers
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Casual Cattle Conversations is the podcast for beef cattle producers and ranchers to explore new ideas and hear stories that will help them improve their current management practices. Shaye Koester - Wanner connects listeners to other cattle producers and beef industry experts to discover what management practices, industry trends, current events and inspiring stories are impacting today’s beef cattle industry.
Episodes
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Winter has more than made its appearance this year and for some people that means chopping ice and opening water tanks more than they'd like to...I mean does anyone actually like to do it?!?!?!
James Clark Gallagher Québec joins the show from Canada to discuss winter watering. Here's what we talk about 👇
1. Effective Water Tanks
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Feed is the number one input cost for many cow-calf producers. Renaissance Ag joins the podcast to share how they are working to create avenues for beef producers to obtain quality feed sources that are not weather dependent.
Resources
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Jeff Wilcox and Adam Cording join the show to discuss how farmers and cattle producers can keep mice and rats out of their feed sources, buildings, vehicles and homes with Good Nature mouse traps. Jeff and Adam discuss how rodents can have major economic and health impacts if their populations are not at the right level and demonstrate how the Good Nature mouse trap is a non-toxic and versatile device that keeps rodent populations down in problem areas.
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Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Jennifer Hill joins the show to discuss her experience implementing a continuous learning mindset and plan into her lifestyle as a cattle producer. Jennifer shares how this has impacted their operations management practices and why she continues to participate in the RancherMind program. Together, Jennifer and Shaye outline different opportunities and resources cattle producers can use to stay updated on the beef industry.
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
The new year is just around the corner and the next calving season will be here before you know it. Ray Williams joins the show to discuss what cattle producers can do to straighten out their herd records in a way that will move them toward their goals faster. Ray discusses what data points can be collected and different options for collecting them. We also talk about different methods for tagging calves and giving them their unique ID.
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Cattle producers have been focused on sustainability for generations, but how can they stay on top of this and continue to be progressive? Steve Wooten joins the show to discuss his family’s operation and how they continue to improve.
Steve covers…
1. What sustainability looks like on cattle operations
2. How you make changes to move in this direction
3. How sustainable practices impact your profitability in the long run
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Full Show notes
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Keep your cattle in and the wolves, coyotes, elk, deer and other wildlife out with these fencing strategies shared by Liam Shaw. Liam discusses several different fencing strategies to keep predators and wild game away from your herd and hay in this short podcast episode.
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Robbie Johnson joins the show to help cattle producers prepare for winter by making sure they set up their fences properly for grazing cornstalks. Robbie covers what types of energizers, posts, insulators and wire to consider using and offers tips for establishing a proper ground. If you watch the video he even shows examples of Gallagher products that can be used.
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Jason Medows joins the show this week to discuss comparison syndrome and how it impacts management decisions for cattle producers. He also brings to light methods of pulling yourself out of comparison syndrome and how to create a healthier relationship with your farm and ranch.
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Herd Health & Grazing
Learn how beef producers in Quebec have used intensive grazing to improve their herd health, while creating a business that fits their lifestyle. Brian and Kim Maloney with Brylee Farms, join the show this week to discuss their process for buying cattle, grass finishing them and selling the meat directly to consumers.