Casual Cattle Conversations

Cutting Through Challenges: The Story of Nodak Meats

Scott Sandquist, is a trailblazer who is reshaping the local meat processing landscape in a rural community. In this conversation, Scott shares the challenges and rewards that accompanied his bold vision: establishing NoDak Meats, a small meat locker in Steele, North Dakota.

From navigating the labyrinth of financing and regulations to labor hurdles, Scott's candid insights offer a rare and unvarnished look at the grit, resilience, and unwavering determination required to breathe life into such a venture. His steadfast commitment to quality and community reverberates throughout as he meticulously unpacks the nuances of ensuring food safety, managing timelines, and fostering transparency with clients.

Here's a glimpse of the invaluable wisdom you'll glean:

- Practical strategies for aspiring entrepreneurs to secure alternative funding and leverage local resources
- Insights into effective client communication, managing expectations, and building lasting relationships
- The art of balancing labor demands as a solo operator while maintaining operational efficiency
- Preserving agricultural traditions through responsible byproduct utilization and rendering processes

 

00:00:00 Introduction to Casual Cattle Conversations

00:00:54 Starting NoDak Meats

00:03:38 Moving to Steele and Starting the Business

00:05:49 Processing and Hanging Carcasses

00:08:10 Challenges in Starting the Business

00:09:47 Challenges of Running a One-Man Team in a Rural Setting

00:10:33 Join RancherMinds for Industry Expert Insights

00:12:19 State Inspected vs. USDA Inspection

00:14:47 Community Reception and Services Provided

00:16:20 Challenges of Maintaining a One-Man Team in Processing

00:20:00 Understanding Meat Processing Percentages

00:20:55 Customer Misconceptions About Meat Cuts

00:21:44 Considerations for Starting a Processing Operation

00:22:36 Incorporating Bible Verses on Meat Packages

00:23:03 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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

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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.

Find podcast resources and coaching opportunities here! https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast-coaching

How Cow-calf Producers Can Leverage Their Position in the Beef Supply Chain

This captivating and thought-provoking discussion unveils how commercial cow-calf producers can leverage their position in the beef supply chain to add more dollars to their bank accounts. In this engaging episode, rancher and podcast host Shaye Wanner weaves together the perspectives of industry luminaries Ian Wheal and Nick Jorgensen, as they discuss the importance of collaboration and just how powerful it can be.

As the conversation unfolds, you'll be immersed in a realm where data-driven decision-making takes center stage. Wheal, representing the cutting-edge company Breeder, illuminates the transformative potential of their ranch management app, empowering ranchers to capture individual animal performance, streamline operations, and forge stronger connections with customers through seamless information integration across the supply chain.

Meanwhile, Jorgensen, the visionary CEO of Jorgensen Land and Cattle, unveils the pivotal influence of the seedstock industry, unraveling the intricate interplay between genetics, genomics, and commercial success. Brace yourself for awe-inspiring real-world examples that showcase astounding genetic improvement within their customer base, challenging conventional wisdom and inspiring a mindset shift towards continuous improvement.

Here are just a few of the invaluable insights you'll uncover:

• Innovative strategies for enhancing profitability and streamlining operations
• The transformative power of data-driven decision-making in ranch management
• Leveraging genomics to accelerate genetic improvement and meet consumer demands
• Forging stronger connections with customers and consumers through supply chain collaboration
• Embracing a mindset of continuous improvement and sustainable ranching practices

Whether you're a seasoned rancher seeking to elevate your operation or a curious observer intrigued by the intricacies of the beef industry, this engaging conversation promises to ignite your curiosity and inspire you to embrace the future of data-driven ranching. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights from industry leaders who are shaping the trajectory of the beef supply chain.

00:02:18 Introduction of Ian Wheal

00:03:15 Introduction of Nick Jorgensen

00:04:29 Collaboration Between Ian and Nick

00:07:33 Role of Commercial Cow Calf Producers

00:09:06 Role of Seed Stock Producers

00:09:23 The Impact of Seed Stock Producers on the Cattle Industry

00:11:50 The Role and Influence of Seed Stock Producers

00:12:29 Utilizing Genomic Testing in Cattle Breeding

00:13:59 Empowering Commercial Cattlemen in the Beef Industry

00:18:22 Creating Consistency and Quality in Beef Supply Chains

00:20:02 The Role of Seed Stock Producers in Supply Chain Optimization

00:23:41 Acceleration of Industry Advancements with Genomics

00:25:58 Value of Seed Stock Producers in Storytelling and Supply Chain Integrity

00:27:09 Genetics as Key Driver for Sustainability in Cattle Industry

00:27:48 Entry Requirements and Mindset for Commercial Cattlemen in Supply Chains

00:29:02 The Mindset Shift in the Beef Industry

00:31:06 Collaboration and Independence

00:32:04 Genetic Improvement and Fast Progress

00:36:17 The Importance of Data Tracking in Cattle Business

00:38:36 Determining Ideal Customers and Data Points

00:38:58 The Importance of Individual Weight in Supply Chain Management

00:40:12 Individual Animal Identification for Performance Tracking

00:42:18 Utilizing Genomics for Performance Improvement

00:43:28 Breeder App for Inventory Management and Supply Chain Integration

00:48:21 Embracing Innovation and Continuous Improvement in Beef Industry

00:49:22 The Future of the Beef Industry: Supply Chain Trends and Genomics

00:51:38 Appreciation and Conclusion

00:52:00 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Links:

https://www.breedr.co/

https://jorgensenfarms.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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The easiest way to create a new revenue stream for your ranch is with LandTrust. Learn more here! www.landtrust.com/a/cattleconvos 

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.

Find podcast resources and coaching opportunities here! https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast-coaching

Preserving Legacies: Capturing Family Stories for Generations

In this thought-provoking episode, we embark on an exploration of legacy – and what it means for farmers and ranchers. Vance Crowe is an amazing storyteller who helps families capture their legacy by interviewing their loved ones about family stories, life challenges and other experiences that influenced their actions and decisions.

As we journey through this captivating conversation, you'll discover:

- The transformative power of knowing your family legacy
- Insights into how to uncover your family legacy
- The importance of intergenerational connections

About Vance:

Vance Crowe is a communications strategist that has worked for corporations and international organizations around the world. He has spoken before more than 250,000 people, answering questions about some of the most sophisticated and controversial technologies in the modern age.

Vance has worked for organizations as varied as the World Bank, Monsanto, the US Peace Corps and even as a deckhand on an ecotourism ship.

Vance is the founder of Legacy Interviews, a service to privately record the life stories of individuals and couples so they can be passed down to future generations.

Key Moments:

00:00:00 Introduction to Legacy Interviews with Vance Crow

00:04:02 Vance Crow's Background and Journey to Legacy Interviews

00:06:48 Inspiration Behind Legacy Interviews

00:07:01 The Meaning of Legacy in Families

00:09:41 Unpacking the Concept of Legacy

00:10:58 Impact of Legacy Interviews on Families

00:14:40 Facilitating Reflection for Emotional Healing

00:15:53 The Influence of Interviewer on Storytelling

00:18:55 The Impact of Age on Interview Openness

00:22:04 The Evolution of Personality in Aging

00:23:40 Patterns in Women's Lessons Learned

00:25:10 Revelation on Partnering in Marriage

00:27:13 Long-Term Perspective and Wisdom

00:29:39 The Shift from Regrets to Lessons Learned

00:32:26 Realizing Parents are Human

00:34:46 Impact of Family Storytelling

00:37:26 Importance of Family Legacy in Succession Planning

00:38:44 The Importance of Trying New Things in Family Businesses

00:40:11 Success Comes from Being Experimental

00:41:04 Preserving Agricultural Stories and Legacies

00:42:30 Encouragement to Ask Questions and Share Stories

00:42:45 Embracing In-Person Connections and Sharing Stories

Links:

Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes 

Free Weekly Resources: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources 

https://www.legacyinterviews.com/

https://www.alltech.com/en-in/beef

https://herddogg.com/

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The easiest way to create a new revenue stream for your ranch is with LandTrust. Learn more here! www.landtrust.com/a/cattleconvos 

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.

Find podcast resources and coaching opportunities here! https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast-coaching

Fortifying Fertility: A Rancher's Guide to Pre-Breeding Mineral Strategies

Imagine unleashing the full potential of your beef operation, one mineral at a time. In this informative episode, rancher Shaye Koester-Wanner invites renowned nutritionist Cadra Krueger to share her wealth of expertise on crafting strategic pre-breeding mineral programs. This conversation unveils the profound impact minerals can have on conception rates, calf health, and ultimately, your bottom line.

Cadra illustrates the intricate connections between mineral intake, reproductive success, and long-term calf vigor, underscoring the ripple effects of proper pre-breeding nutrition. Her emphasis on forging collaborative partnerships with extension agents and nutritionists equips producers with a roadmap for making well-informed decisions tailored to their unique operations.

Learn more about Alltech: https://www.alltech.com/en-in/beef 

Here are just a few of the invaluable gems you'll uncover in this engaging discussion:

• Strategies for selecting the optimal mineral forms to maximize bioavailability and herd utilization
• Insights into adjusting supplementation based on forage quality fluctuations and environmental stressors
• Tips for identifying potential mineral deficiencies or excesses in your specific region
• The critical role of macro and trace minerals in supporting reproductive health and fetal programming

00:00:00 Exploring Pre-Breeding Conception Mineral Programs

00:02:34 Cadra Krueger Background in Animal Nutrition

00:04:13 The Significance of Pre-Breeding Mineral Programs

00:06:17 Impact of Fetal Programming on Calf Fertility

00:07:43 Considerations for Successful Breeding Seasons

00:09:50 Determining Feed Deficiencies

00:12:05 Timing of Pre-Breeding Mineral

00:13:12 Seasonal Mineral Adjustments

00:15:22 Mineral Requirements for Heifers

00:16:32 Nutritional Adjustments in Drought

00:19:27 Importance of Mineral Program in Cattle Operations

00:20:42 ROI and Mineral Program Investment

00:21:05 Effects on Cattle Health and Weaning Weights

00:22:34 Questions for Mineral Company Representatives

00:23:36 Final Thoughts on Mineral Programs

Links:

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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The easiest way to create a new revenue stream for your ranch is with LandTrust. Learn more here! www.landtrust.com/a/cattleconvos 

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.

Find podcast resources and coaching opportunities here! https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast-coaching

Determining Who Sells the BEST Beef to Consumers

Intrigued by the prospect of tasting the finest steaks in America? This lively podcast follows rancher Tyler McCann as he describes the unique Rendezvous City Beef Roundup, an annual event he launched with his wife 7 years prior. What originated as a friendly competition between regional cattle ranchers has since evolved into a nationally renowned showcase attracting top producers from across the U.S., all vying for the coveted honor of the best-tasting beef.

Throughout the podcast, Tyler outlines the inner workings of this rapidly expanding event from the celebrity judge tastings to the interactive chef demos and educational sessions on cutting-edge topics like direct marketing and genetics. He also spotlights inspiring stories of past winners, like a Michigan ranch – Sawmill Creek Farms – who leveraged their victory into a stellar 35% increase in monthly sales.

By tuning into this cattleman's firsthand account, listeners can discover:
1) Innovative ideas for creating beef-centric marketing events to promote your product
2) Opportunities to get involved with or attend the next Beef Roundup
3) How the event benefits both participating ranchers through increased visibility and sales, as well as the local community through college scholarships and a boost in tourism

Whether you're a producer considering entering the competition or simply intrigued by the prospect of a steak showdown, Tyler's contagious enthusiasm is sure to leave you hungry for more. With new celebrity guests and activities revealed each year, the Beef Roundup promises no shortage of surprises.

00:16:57 Community College Partnership

00:18:59 Celebrating Connections and Impact

00:21:01 Significance of Increased Sales

00:21:37 Humbling Impact on Participants

00:21:53 Event Information and Participation

00:24:01 Closing Remarks and Invitation

RESOURCES

Thank you to this episode's sponsors:

Alltech: https://store.alltech.com/collections/beef

HerdDogg: https://herddogg.com/ 

The easiest way to create a new revenue stream for your ranch is with LandTrust. Learn more here! www.landtrust.com/a/cattleconvos

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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.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.

Find podcast resources and coaching opportunities here! https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast-coaching

What to Consider Before Selling or Buying Heifers with Doug Ferguson

Season 7 || Episode 19 Let's dive into heifer marketing and profitability with Doug Ferguson. Doug's sell-buy marketing strategies and mindset shifts will open your mind to how participating in the female side of the cattle market can be a profitability game changer for your ranch.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Understand sell-buy marketing strategies to increase profitability in the cattle industry.

• Learn how to identify and serve your ideal customer

• Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends in selling bred heifers and pairs.

• Gain insight into the importance of knowing your cost of production

• Hear how other cattlemen and women are applying these strategies to remain profitable

My special guest is Doug Ferguson

Doug Ferguson, a seasoned figure in the beef industry, brings a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for cattle marketing. Doug's roots in conventional farming have instilled in him a deep understanding of the industry. His commitment to sharing his expertise is evident through his in-person marketing schools, where he imparts practical knowledge and insights to fellow producers. Doug's approach is not only rooted in tradition but also incorporates a forward-looking perspective, making him a trusted source for those seeking to elevate their cattle marketing strategies.

https://mrcattlemaster.com/

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Cattle Marketing

00:09:58 - Trends in Marketing Bred Heifers

00:12:41 - Value Assessment and Trading Cattle

00:13:03 - Selling and Replacing Cattle

00:13:22 - Fallout Rate of Females

00:15:05 - Maximizing Profit with Cows

00:18:42 - Missed Opportunities when Selling Bred Heifers

00:22:05 - Sale Barn vs. Private Treaty Sales

00:24:09 - Providing Important Information to Customers

00:28:17 - Understanding Ideal Customers

00:30:06 - The Importance of Cattle Marketing

00:31:23 - The Example of Heifer Pricing

00:33:16 - Resources and Upcoming Events

00:35:25 - Market Demand and Timing

00:37:58 - Commitment to Cattle Farming

Links:

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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The easiest way to create a new revenue stream for your ranch is with LandTrust. Learn more here! www.landtrust.com/a/cattleconvos 

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.

Find podcast resources and coaching opportunities here! https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast-coaching

Key Challenges During the First Five Years of Regenerative Ranching with Joe Pokay

In between where we are and where we want to be lies the challenges that come with change. However, the difference in those who get to the other side and those who revert back to old ways comes down to practicing patience and maintaining the proper mindset. Joe Pokay, general ranch manager at the Noble Research Institute, shared how to stay patient and adopt the right mindset to make it through the first five years of focusing on regenerative principles during Season 7, Episode 18 of the Casual Cattle Conversations Podcast.

 

Key Moments:

(03:00) About Joe

(05:38) Mistakes Made During the First Five Years

(10:25) Removing Bias

(11:23) Challenges During the First Five Years

(13:00) Staying Motivated

(15:25) Metrics to track

(17:15) Rewarding Parts of the Beginning Days

(19:50) Going all in or one step at a time

(21:38) Building a Team & Resources

 

About Joe

Joe Pokay grew up in northwestern Colorado as a town kid but wasted no time in finding ways to work with great people in production agriculture who helped him get started. The opportunities and people he worked with helped him develop a passion and skillset for animal husbandry and land stewardship that he now applies every day as the general ranch manager for the Noble Research Institute.

Resources:

https://www.noble.org/regenerative-agriculture/

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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The easiest way to create a new revenue stream for your ranch is with LandTrust. Learn more here! www.landtrust.com/a/cattleconvos 

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.

Find podcast resources and coaching opportunities here! https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast-coaching

Applying the Soil Health Principles to Fit Your Operation

In Season 7, Episode 17 of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, Caitlin Word shares how cattle producers in all regions with different goals can regenerate their natural resources by being observant and applying the following soil health principles:

 

1. Know Your Context
2. Cover the Soil
3. Minimize Soil Disturbance
4. Increase Diversity
5. Maintain Continuous Living Plants/Roots
6. Integrate Livestock

 

 

While we discuss all of the soil health principles during our conversations, we go back to number one quite frequently. “I like to bring it back to outcomes. What outcomes are you looking for? You have to strike a balance between what you want and what nature can provide,” said Word. Caitlin walks through how different producers such as seedstock operators, those with hunting leases, stocker operators and cow-calf producers are all looking for slightly different outcomes and shares specific grazing strategies they can apply to find that balance between their desired outcome and regenerating the soil.

 

Learn more about regenerative ranching: https://www.noble.org/regenerative-agriculture/

 

Key Time Points

(04:15) Soil Health Principles

(7:55) Seedstock Producers

(14:50) Hunting Leases/Wildlife

(23:39) Stockers/Yearlings

(27:30) Cow-calf/moving during calving season

(36:30) Knowing which principle you need to improve/focus on

 

 

Links:

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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The easiest way to create a new revenue stream for your ranch is with LandTrust. Learn more here! www.landtrust.com/a/cattleconvos 

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.

Find podcast resources and coaching opportunities here! https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast-coaching

The Pros and Cons of Multispecies Grazing

Cattle and crops. That’s what a lot of us make our living on and know best. But what if adding one more species to your operation could not only improve your soil health and forages but also offer another revenue source throughout the year? Kevin Lynch shares the pros and cons of multispecies grazing as well as what beginners need to consider in Season 7, Episode 16 of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast.

 

About the Guest:

Kevin Lynch currently works in the Research Service Department at the Noble Research Institute where he is involved in forage and soil sampling and monitoring. He has worked with Noble for 17 years but has been passionate about small ruminants and grazing for over 40 years. What started as a 4-h project turned into a career of caring for land, soil, large and small livestock as well as exotic animals.

 

Key Time Stamps:

2:25 Kevin’s Background

 

06:15 What is multispecies grazing

 

9:01 Management Challenges

 

10:30 Why people graze multiple species at once

 

13:09 Animal Health and Mineral programs

 

18:20 Return on Investment

 

20:10 Is this right for you

 

24:06 Resources & Different Breeds to Consider

Links:

Noble Research Institute: https://www.noble.org/regenerative-agriculture/ 

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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The easiest way to create a new revenue stream for your ranch is with LandTrust. Learn more here! www.landtrust.com/a/cattleconvos 

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.

Find podcast resources and coaching opportunities here! https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast-coaching 

How to Know if Cover Crops are for You

Implementing cover crops into a grazing plan has a host of benefits for the soil, cattle and profitability of the business when done properly. Steve Swaffar shares his knowledge about cover crop grazing and how it can be an effective method of increasing soil cover in all climates if done properly. During this episode, you’ll learn about the following topics:

 

(04:08) Increasing popularity of cover crops

(06:00) Cover crops in wet climates versus arid climates

(08:30) Using cover crops for forage, soil health and grazing

(09:40) Return on investment

(11:02) Animal performance and managing livestock diets

(12:30) Beginner Mistakes

(15:10) Working synergistically with farmers

(20:15) Being prepared for when planting cover crops is the right decision for you

 

Steve Swaffar grew up in Tulsa and spent a majority of his time on the family farm where he was exposed to raising certified wheat and registered Angus cattle. He has spent his entire career in agriculture and currently works for the Noble Research Institute in Ardmore, OK.

 

Resources:

https://www.noble.org/regenerative-agriculture/

Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes 

Free Weekly Resources: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources 

The easiest way to create a new revenue stream for your ranch is with LandTrust. Learn more here! www.landtrust.com/a/cattleconvos 

RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events 

Connect with me on Social Media

 https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos

 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.

Find podcast resources and coaching opportunities here! https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast-coaching