Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health

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  How Your Network Shapes Your Future (WCP 523) 20.07.2026 58Min.

  The Ranch Rolodex podcast is coming soon. The guys behind the podcast joined me to discuss their stories as it relates to starting a ranch. We discuss the importance of mentorship, challenging paradigms, and finding a network of people who can help you go further. Make sure to regularly hang out with Zach Hopson, Derek Jackson, and Daniel Unruh of the Ranch Rolodex Podcast.Sponsors:Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition - Grazing SchoolDominium Wealth (Episode 490)Ranch Right100th Meridian RanchingRelevant Links:Ranch Rolodex PodcastRanch Rolodex of Facebook
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  How Essential Oils Affect Livestock Gut Health (WCP 522) 17.07.2026 55Min.

  Many are familiar with the benefits of essential oils for external use and aroma therapy. Advanced Ag Products has figured out a coating technology that can get essential oils to the lower GI tract. They have been seeing great results with increasing livestock health and animal performance. We discuss this technology and its benefits with Dr. James Caldwell and Ken Stewart today.Sponsor:By-O-reg+
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  Moving Range Health and Livestock Performance Forward During a Drought (WCP 521) 13.07.2026 1Std. 7Min.

  Jake Miller has been facing a prolonged drought. They have been diligent to protect the range health and continue to challenge their cattle to move their ranch forward in the face of this drought. This has paid dividends when they have had large rainfalls. They have been able to hold on to the rain they do get and see the range spring back to life.Sponsors:Dominium Wealth (Episode 490)Ranch Right100th Meridian RanchingNebraska Grazing Lands Coalition - Grazing SchoolRelevant Links:Livewire Fence Supply
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  How to Protect the Ranch from Long-term Care Expenses (WCP 520) 11.07.2026 1Std. 5Min.

  Long-term Care can easily eclipse five figures per month. That becomes an issue pretty quickly from a cash-flow perspective. There are ways to protect the ranch and other assets from the threat of long-term care expenses. Mary Jo Irmen and Michelle Prather are writing a new book that will walk ranchers through the process of protecting their assets. Sponsor:Remedi Animal SolutionsRelevant Links:Care Income PlanningFarming without the BankMichelle's Book
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  Building a Marketplace for Regenerative Genetics (WCP 519) 01.07.2026 47Min.

  As the regenerative space matures it becomes more and more apparent that one of the challenges is finding genetics that won't break the bank with their maintenance requirements. On the other side of the same coin a challenge can be finding a marketplace for grass-based genetics that you have raised. Cory Eft is seeking to solve that through his Astoria Livestock Platform. We discuss what drew him to this work as well as the process through which he has been going to get it off the ground.Sponsor:Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition - Grazing SchoolRelevant Links:Astoria Livestock
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  How to Grow Employees that Help your Business Thrive (WCP 518) 24.06.2026 57Min.

  Emilie Hopson has spent years working in corporate HR. Now she has moved on to server ranchers with that expertise. She wants to help give ranchers the tools they need to grow thriving business that serve the ranchers, their families, their employees, and their communities.Sponsor: Remedi Animal SolutionsRelevant Links:Agri-Culture
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  How Can AI Give Humans More Time for What They are Best At (WCP 517) 18.06.2026 59Min.

  Gabe Wight had experience in fields where technology was deployed to help improve the effectiveness of the businesses in which he was involved. So he knew there was a way for technology to help his livestock business thrive as well. He developed Herd Advisor to help get his arms around the data he needed to help him make better decisions.Sponsors:Sunshine Bible AcademyRanch RightRelevant Links:Herd Advisor
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  How Pat Miletich is Helping Heal Soil through Detoxification (WCP 516) 10.06.2026 49Min.

  Pat Miletich struggled to breathe. For someone competing at the highest levels of Mixed Martial Arts that was a significant limitation. He found out that through detoxification of his body he could breathe better. This lead him on a journey about the connection between soil health and human health. Now he is on a mission to help farmers and ranchers detoxify their soil.Sponsors:Ranch RightKip Fladland HorsemanshipSunshine Bible AcademyRelevant Links:Soil Saviors (Code: WorkingCows10)
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  Developing an Independent AI Platform for Ranchers (WCP 515) 02.06.2026 43Min.

  The problem with most AI platforms is that they are more concerned about keeping you engaged than they are about giving you accurate well researched information. Ian Murdock trained Save.Ag on quality information from research papers and other sources to make sure that it gives accurate and relevant information to serve ranchers.Sponsors:South Dakota Grassland CoalitionSunshine Bible AcademyKip FladlandRelevant Links:Save.Ag
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  How to Become a Wealthy (Day Working) Cowboy (WCP 514) 25.05.2026 1Std. 15Min.

  It's easy to love the idea of being a day working cowboy. It is less clear hot to survive and thrive financially while doing that. Crockett Carothers has found a way to do both. It requires a different way of thinking about how you use your time. Crockett has managed to create the margin whereby he can make a living and have time to day work. Sponsors:Graze MagazineSouth Dakota Grassland Coalition Bird TourSunshine Bible AcademyRanch RightRelevant Links:Crockett Carothers on FacebookThe Wealth Cowboy Show on YouTube
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  Why Food Resonates So Deeply (WCP 513) 21.05.2026 55Min.

  Raising food is honorable and resonates deeply with us as humans. Much of worship throughout time has involved food. On top of that food can heal many of the diseases caused by our broken food system. Justin and Jenni Bajema are doing what they can to fix this broken system where they are. We discuss the reasons this work matters and resonates so deeply.Sponsor:Remedi Animal SolutionsEp. 371 Ellen Bench – Implementing Homeopathic Livestock HealthEp. 368 Ellen Bench – Homeopathic Livestock HealthRelevant Links:Rebel Truth PodcastRebel Pastures
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  The Profit Producing Power of Aubrac Cattle (WCP 512) 12.05.2026 51Min.

  Finding cattle that are adapted to your environment goes a long way to generating and protecting profit. Ken and Jenny Stewart have recently acquired a herd of Aubrac Cattle and given their breadth of experience they are very excited about their ability to adapt to a plethora of different environments.Sponsors:Indreland RanchCreate CoachesRanch RightGraze MagazineRelevant Links:XL Ranch
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  How Conservation Easements Can Help with Succession and Protect Landscapes (WCP 511) 05.05.2026 56Min.

  There are many challenges with passing the ranch on to the next generation. It is difficult financially because many times people need to live on the equity they have built. It is also difficult financially because of the pressure that development puts on ranches to make room for urban expansion. The South Dakota Ag Land Trust has a solution that can help with both of these aspects. Bill Eastman and Karl Jensen join me today to discuss the logistics and considerations of putting your land into a conservation easement.Sponsors:Create Coaching (Applications Now Being Accepted)Indreland RanchSunshine Bible AcademySouth Dakota Grassland Coalition Bird TourRelevant Links:South Dakota Ag Land TrustPartnership of Rangeland TrustLand Trust Alliance
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  Making a Waste Product into an Easily Absorbed Feed Source (WCP 510) 01.05.2026 52Min.

  Marc Walther joined me to discuss several of the products his company produces. Trey Schmidt has been testing these products on his ranch for some time, and he was able to offer his perspective on the effectiveness of the products.Relevant Link:Impact Fusion Brands
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  Morgan Mickel on the Logistics of a Profitable Western Sheep Ranch (WCP 509) 27.04.2026 1Std. 9Min.

  Morgan Mickel has been sharing his ranching story on YouTube for about four years. He joins me to discuss the logistics of running a large-scale western sheep operation. We discuss working with herders, lambing, using guardian dogs, and marketing.Sponsors:South Dakota Grassland CoalitionRanch RightSunshine Bible AcademyIndreland RanchRelevant Links:Morgan Mickel on YouTube
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  Kip Fladland on Getting the Most Out of Your Ranch Horse (WCP 508) 24.04.2026 1Std. 1Min.

  Kip Fladland has been helping people get the most out of their ranch horse for decades. Today we are going to talk about the process of developing a connection with your horse and how to take your horse to the next stage of their training.Sponsors:Indreland RanchCreate CoachesGraze MagazineSouth Dakota Grassland CoalitionRelevant Link:Kip Fladland Horsemanship
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  Joel Salatin Reads a Chapter of His Forthcoming Book (WCP 507) 14.04.2026 48Min.

  Joel Salatin gave a great talk about how to undo the consolidation in our nation's food system. As part of that talk he read a chapter of his unreleased book "Food Emancipation." He also discussed at length the circumstances that led us to where we are with regard to food in this country and how we can chart a better path forward.Sponsor:Remedi Animal SolutionsRelevant Links:Rogue Food Conference at Polyface (Code: Cows30 for $30 off)The Lunatic Farmer BlogWorking Cows on Patreon
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  Finding Your Way in Regenerative Agriculture Through Unconventional Mentorships (WCP 506) 07.04.2026 55Min.

  Tom Shea has found that unconventional mentorships are key to finding your way in Regenerative Agriculture. His relationships have continued to shape his path forward in finding a way to be profitable. This has led him to take unconventional approaches like grazing solar farms and using technology to increase his effectiveness.Sponsors:Create CoachesRanch RightGraze MagazineSunshine Bible AcademyRelevant Links:National Grazing Lands Coalition Bus TourNational Grazing Land Coalition
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  Answering Steve Kenyon's Questions about Hearing from God (WCP 505) 03.04.2026 58Min.

  How do we hear from God? The Bible is the Word of God. The sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament are where we can hear from God. But what about other channels? What about coincidences? What about other voices that claim to be from God? How do we test those? Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching has some questions as a result of some classes he has been taking at church. I try to answer those questions today.Sponsor:Sunshine Bible AcademyRelevant Links:Greener Pastures Ranching on Facebook
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  How to Let Your Environment Shape Your Cattle (WCP 504) 30.03.2026 54Min.

  Jimmy Stewart and his wife have been on a journey to find cattle that can graze year-round, calve on their own, and raise a calf on the range. They are continuing to push the envelope to find consistent and even cattle that can provide a heterosis bump for the customers purchasing their bulls. Sponsors:Ranch RightGraze Magazine (Code: WORKINGCOWS)Sunshine Bible AcademyRelevant Links:Big Country Genetics