On today’s episode, we talk to Doug Bean about putting technology to work on your operation and the value and efficiencies it can add. 

Doug Bean is the Operations Manager at Noland Cattle Company in Lyons Colorado. He was born and raised in the great state of Kansas and comes from generations of farmers and ranchers that continue to work the land there. He has one wife and three kids and is still amazed Tami said yes to that first date. His oldest boy is a computer science major at Kansas State, his middle boy is a student at Northeastern studying Wind Tech, and his daughter, his youngest, is planning on going to Kansas State to study Agricultural Economics and he could not be any prouder of them and can often be heard bragging about them. Most days he wonders how he got here but mostly he is just happy to be here. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• The technology their operation has implemented 

Resources & Links: 

• Noland Cattle Company email and website

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On today’s episode, our guest Dr. Lauren Lewis Cline gives great insight about effective leadership in rural communities.

 In this episode, we cover: 

• What’s involved in an Ag Leadership program 

Resources & Links: 

• Learn more about Lutz

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Today we’re doing something a little different on the podcast. With such a busy week this week, and extra time spent with loved ones, we wanted to do a quicker episode. I’m going to answer some questions I’ve received lately, specifically, questions about cattle buying. 

In this cattle buying Q&A, the questions I’ll be answering are: 

• Are auctions catering to buyers and letting you pick and choose?

Resources & Links: 

• Check out our website to learn more about Cattleman U

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On today’s episode, teammates Karoline and Grayson talk all about marketing tips and tricks for seedstock producers. Whether you sell by production sale or private treaty, you’ll get several key takeaways and marketing ideas that you can implement into your own business. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• The importance of implementing digital marketing such as social media marketing, social media ads, an excellent website, and email marketing

Learn more about how K Rose Company can help with your production sale marketing here. 

https://www.krosecompany.com/production-sale-marketing 

 Resources & Links: 

• KRose Company | Production Sale Marketing 

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Today on the show, our guest Jeff Kaprelian gives us insight on how to manage the margin. Jeff is the founder and CEO of Kapco Futures, Inc. which focuses on risk management strategies for cattle producers and others in Ag using data and analytics. 

In this episode on how to manage the margin, we cover: 

• Identifying risk and mitigating it

 Resources & Links: 

• Connect with Jeff Kaprelian on LinkedIn 

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Today on the show, our guest Eric Drees gives us tips on getting the most value out of your calves at the sale barn. With many years of experience as a lead auctioneer and assistant manager, Eric provides a lot of knowledge, perspective, and insight on this topic.

In this episode of, we cover: 

• The importance of communication and relationship between the producer and their market of choice

Resources & Links: 

• Connect with Eric Drees on Facebook 

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On today’s episode, teammates Karoline and Jordyn chat about all things Cattleman U, specifically how Cattleman U empowers ranching women. 

In this episode about how cattleman u empowers ranching women, we cover: 

• The vision and mission behind Cattleman U and how it has evolved 

Resources & Links: 

• Contact Cattleman U at [email protected] 

Connect with us on Instagram at @krosecompany, @cattlemanu, @rose.karoline

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Today I had the honor of visiting with Nic De Castro about generating profitable income from your land. Nic explains the value and the process of LandTrust and how their mission is to help landowners - specifically producers - be successful. 

Nic De Castro is an entrepreneur based in Bozeman, Montana. He's the founder LandTrust, the leading Recreation Access Network, that opens up outdoor recreation opportunities on private lands across the US. LandTrust aims to increase quality, private-land access for recreators and create a new, profitable revenue stream for rural landowners like farmers & ranchers to keep rural lands intact & in family hands.

In this episode, we cover: 

• The LandTrust process and mission and how it keeps the control in the producers’ hands

Resources & Links: 

• Visit the LandTrust website

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On today’s episode, join me as I dive into what's been fascinating me and frustrating me in the cattle industry. I’ll share what's been on my heart and mind lately as far as things that don’t make sense to me and my take on them.

In this episode, we cover: 

• How you must treat your ranch as a business

Resources & Links: 

• The Cattleman U Planner 

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Today’s guest on the podcast is Caroline Nelson and we’re talking all about how you should start before you’re ready. Caroline has really started her business from the ground up and shares her incredible knowledge and passion in the industry. 

Caroline Nelson is a sheep and cattle rancher in Townsend, MT. She and her husband Justin started Little Creek Lamb + Beef in 2018 to offer direct to consumer pasture raised meats to the local community and beyond. Caroline is passionate about soil health and sustainability, educating the public about ranching and cattle, and sharing this lifestyle with as many as possible through Little Creek camps and retreats for women. 

In this episode, Start Before You're Ready, we cover: 

• Approaching advocating with compassion and meeting people where they’re at 

Resources & Links: 

• Visit Caroline’s website