Casual Cattle Conversations

Ranch Management: Systems-Thinking, Decision Making, and Problem Solving with Trey Patterson

"Be humble, have a lot of humility, and be a lifelong learner." 

Listen to Trey Patterson share his outstanding story and knowledge about what mindset he uses to approach ranch management. 

Trey talks about his journey to where he is at today and how we can all work to stay open-minded as we manage ranches. He shares real and practical examples and experiences in this episode. 

You won't want to miss it!

Balancing Work Time, Family Time and Fun Time with Jared Wareham

Jared Wareham has advice for everyone in this episode! We are talking time management with an off the ranch job and family. He also shares what activities and habits he views as time-wasters and offers outstanding advice on professional development. 

The value in having social media pages for your ranch with Brandi Buzzard-Frobose

Brandi Buzzard-Frobose is experienced in operating social media pages for agriculture businesses. In this episode, Brandi shares why it is important to have a social media page for your ranch and tricks to make it successful. As an added bonus, she discusses how she juggles all the different aspects of her life and offers great advice for the ambitious, younger generation.

Data Collection and Profitability with Jerry Adams and Abram Babcock

In this episode, Jerry Adams and Abram Babcock discuss how Adams Land and Cattle Company has been using data collection in their feedlot and how it impacts profitability. They also talk about the impacts of implementing EID tags and increasing data collection on the cow-calf side of the beef industry. It's a great episode to learn about another side of the industry and gain insight on applying technology and data collection to your operation.

The Challenges and Rewards of Marketing Beef Directly to Consumers with Julie Ochsner

Julie Ochsner has been marketing beef directly to consumers long before the current trend we are seeing today. In this episode, Julie shares her story and advice for starting a direct to consumer beef business. She also talks about raising a family during this process and balancing other jobs. 

Working with Ranchers and Ag. Policy with Julie Ellingson

Julie serves as the Executive VP for the North Dakota Stockmen's Association and has been involved in ranching her entire life. She's a leader, a mother, a beef industry enthusiast and so much more. In this episode, Julie shares her advice on how she works in the ranching and political spaces and serves ND ranchers through these actions. She also offers insight on work-life balance and making the most of daily work commute. Take a listen to Julie's story. There is a message for everyone in this episode. 

The Value in Keeping Safety a Top Priority

Brad Liggett serves as the current president of Nationwide Agribusiness but comes from a farming and ranching background. In this episode, Brad shares his insight on the value of being safe on ranching operations and actions to take to be sure you are doing so on your operation. 

Creating your own Career Before Returning to the Ranch

Kirsten Angell has an entrepreneurial spirit and is an integral part of her family's ranch. She built her own career outside of ranching before her and her husband made the decision to return. She offers great insight on what it is like to wait a while before returning home. 

Living a Ranching Lifestyle without the Traditional Background

Kevin Miller operates a ranch in Colorado. However, he did not grow up in the agriculture industry. Kevin offers an inspiring story of how to take action and bridge your knowledge gap to accomplish your goals and live the lifestyle you want. 

Experiencing International Agriculture in College with Jacy Hauge

Jacy Hauge is a beef industry enthusiasts from North Dakota who had the opportunity to experience agriculture in Spain. This is an amazing episode for any youth who are interested in studying abroad or curious about how far FFA can take you in life.