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 Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
This two-part series with Dr. Clint Rusk, Wes Chism and Ray Williams covers the challenges faced by seedstock and commercial cattlemen and how data collection and technology can play a role in providing solutions.
Here's what you'll hear in Part 1:
- Addressing Labor Challenges
- Management Styles
- What Data is Important to Collect
- How Data has Changed the Beef Industry
Dr. Clint Rusk joins the show from the Charolais Association and Wes Chism and Ray Williams join us from the team at Gallagher North America. Part 2 will be focused on improving the actual data collection and analysis process as well as how that data can be integrated into breed association databases.
Links:
Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes
Free Weekly Resources: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources
Take Your Ranch to the Next Level
Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic!
Learn More About RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations...
Connect with me on Social Media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/
Podcast Coaching
Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start? Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot.
Book a one-time coaching call using this link: https://calendly.com/cattleconvos/podcast-coaching
Interested in a coaching package? Email Shaye at casualcattleconversations@gmail.com and tell her about the podcast you want to start!
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Traceability systems and animal disease are important topics in the United States beef industry today. Discover why all cattle producers need to be aware of the impacts of animal disease and how they can take action on their own operations.
Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes
Free Weekly Resources: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources
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Take Your Ranch to the Next Level
Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic!
Learn More About RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations...
Connect with me on Social Media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/
Podcast Coaching
Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start? Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot.
Book a one-time coaching call using this link: https://calendly.com/cattleconvos/podcast-coaching
Interested in a coaching package? Email Shaye at casualcattleconversations@gmail.com and tell her about the podcast you want to start!
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Ray Williams joins the show from the team at Gallagher to share how cattle producers can start to create rotational grazing strategies. Ray covers where producers can start with stock rates, water, fencing supplies and paddock design in this short episode.
Resources
Gallagher Product Visuals: https://am.gallagher.com/
Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes
Free Weekly Resources: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources
Take Your Ranch to the Next Level
Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic!
Learn More About RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events
Connect with me on Social Media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/
Podcast Coaching
Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start? Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot.
Book a one-time coaching call using this link: https://calendly.com/cattleconvos/podcast-coaching
Interested in a coaching package?
Email Shaye at casualcattleconversations@gmail.com and tell her about the podcast you want to start!
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
JD Green joins the podcast from the University of Kentucky to discuss what causes weed populations to increase, how cattle producers can effectively reduce weed populations and how they can be proactive to reduce weeds in pastures and hay fields.
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Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes
Free Weekly Resources: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources
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Take Your Ranch to the Next Level
Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic!
Learn More About RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations...
Connect with me on Social Media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/
Podcast Coaching
Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start? Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot.
Book a one-time coaching call using this link: https://calendly.com/cattleconvos/podcast-coaching
Interested in a coaching package? Email Shaye at casualcattleconversations@gmail.com and tell her about the podcast you want to start!
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Neil Mentzer with Gallagher North America shares what steps cattle producers can take to ensure their electric fences work and keep cattle in this spring.
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Key Topics:
Establishing Proper Grounds
Ensuring Your Energizers will Work
Building Cross-fences and Offsets
Using Reels, Smart Fence and Tumble Wheels for Rotational Grazing
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Gallagher Product Visuals: https://am.gallagher.com/
Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes
Free Weekly Resources: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources
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Take Your Ranch to the Next Level
Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic!
Learn More About RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events
Connect with me on Social Media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/
Podcast Coaching
Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start?
Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot.
Book a one-time coaching call using this link: https://calendly.com/cattleconvos/podcast-coaching
Interested in a coaching package?
Email Shaye at casualcattleconversations@gmail.com and tell her about the podcast you want to start!
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Spring is on the way and that means making sure your water tanks are in working order for summer grazing. Jeremy McGill joins the show to discuss how cattle producers can design watering systems to fit their needs, reduce the input costs of these systems and fence off natural streams and waterways to limit access to cattle. We also touch on yearly maintenance, because we can't forget about that!
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Take Your Ranch to the Next Level
Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic!
Learn More About RancherMinds https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events
Connect with me on Social Media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/
Podcast Coaching
Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start? Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot.
Book a one-time coaching call using this link: https://calendly.com/cattleconvos/podcast-coaching
Interested in a coaching package? Email Shaye at casualcattleconversations@gmail.com and tell her about the podcast you want to start!
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Matt Woolfolk and Wes Chism dive into the topic of bull sale season and share advice for both commercial cattlemen and seedstock producers. This episode covers what to look for in bulls, bull budgeting and developing a relationship with your seedstock supplier for those buying bulls. It also covers customer service, what types of bulls people want and sale day meals for producers who are selling bulls.
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Resources:
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Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA
Newsletter: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources
Take Your Ranch to the Next Level
Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic!
Learn More About RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events
Connect with me on Social Media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/
Podcast Coaching
Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start? Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot.
Book a one-time coaching call using this link: https://calendly.com/cattleconvos/podcast-coaching
Interested in a coaching package? Email Shaye at casualcattleconversations@gmail.com and tell her about the podcast you want to start!
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Jamie Hauge joins the show to discuss his family's experience with the H-2A program. They have been using the program for about 17 years to source seasonal labor on their diversified operation. Jamie discusses why the program works better for their farming enterprise as opposed to their cow-calf enterprise, what changes he'd like to see made with the program and his advice for those just getting started with the program.
The content shared in this episode is intended to share a personal experience and not serve as legal advice.
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Resources: Herd Record-Keeping Solutions: https://www.cattleidapp.com/
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Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA
Newsletter: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources
Take Your Ranch to the Next Level
Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic!
Learn More About RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events
Connect with me on Social Media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/
Podcast Coaching
Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start? Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot.
Book a one-time coaching call using this link: https://calendly.com/cattleconvos/podcast-coaching
Interested in a coaching package? Email Shaye at casualcattleconversations@gmail.com and tell her about the podcast you want to start!
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Ray Williams with Gallagher North America joins the show to discuss the big-picture view of sustainability and what it means for family farms and ranches today. Ray covers what he is gaining from producer conversations at NCBA convention in New Orleans, the 3 segments of sustainability and why cattle producers need to do their part to prevent misinformation in the beef industry.
Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA
Newsletter: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources
RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events
Social Media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/
Resources: https://am.gallagher.com/
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Kacy Atkinson joins the show to share her family's story of losing her brother and what they learned about why estate plans are critical components to the business structure of farms and ranches. Kacy uses her previous experience from her days in extension combined with her personal experiences to provide cattle producers insight on how to get started with this process and what it means for their cattle operations.
*The content shared in this episode is to promote the importance of estate planning and finding the right lawyer to do so. It is not official legal advice. For legal advice on estate planning use an attorney.
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Herd Record-Keeping Solutions: https://www.cattleidapp.com/
Earn Premiums on Your Calves: https://redangus.org/marketing/
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Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA
Newsletter: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources
Take Your Ranch to the Next Level
Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic!
Learn More About RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events
Connect with me on Social Media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/
Podcast Coaching
Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start? Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot.
Book a one-time coaching call using this link: https://calendly.com/cattleconvos/podcast-coaching Interested in a coaching package?
Email Shaye at casualcattleconversations@gmail.com and tell her about the podcast you want to start!